The Syracuse Orange (20-13) go head-to-head against the Arizona State Sun Devils (20-11) in the First Four at University of Dayton Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 9:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Syracuse Orange vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Free Prediction
The Orange are trying to rebound after their 78-59 loss to the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels in the . One of North Carolina’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 28 trips to the line, while Syracuse went just 14 times. Oshae Brissett was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
In the , the Sun Devils fell to the Colorado Buffaloes, 97-85. Colorado’s 29.6 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Arizona State, who had a mark of 18.4. The Buffaloes’ mark was below their season average of 29.8, while the Sun Devils’ was below their season average of 28.4. Arizona State’s Remy Martin had a good performance, leading the team in scoring with 20 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
This showdown pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Arizona State ranks 18th in offensive efficiency and Syracuse ranks 48th in defensive efficiency. Moreover, the Orange, who rank 18th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 percent), will square off against the Sun Devils, who rank 270th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.3 percent).
Syracuse Orange vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Syracuse, ATS Winner – Syracuse, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Arizona State ranks 62nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while Syracuse ranks 263rd (18.2).
The Orange rank 68th in rebounds allowed per game (32.9) while the Sun Devils rank 229th (36.6).
Arizona State ranks 116th in assists per game (14.2) while Syracuse ranks 271st (11.0).
The Orange average 5.6 blocks per game, which ranks eighth in the nation. The Sun Devils rank 145th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Arizona State ranks 48th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Syracuse ranks 138th (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Orange have been outscored by an average of 7.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Syracuse has defeated opponents by an average of 3.0 points.
During their last five games, the Sun Devils have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.6 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
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