Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Orange. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN2, and it’s hosted by the Orange at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 151 points, with the Orange being the favored team playing at home against the Tigers.

LSU TIGERS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK

The Pick: Syracuse Orange -1.5

This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 28th.

WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-65 in favor of the Orange.
  • Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Does LSU Have A Chance at JMA Wireless Dome?

After their most recent game, LSU’s record stands at 4-2. In their last ten road games, including those from last year, LSU went 2-8. As of now, LSU has a 3-3 record vs. the spread heading into today’s game. In their previous five games, they are 2-3 vs. the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through six games, LSU has an over/under record of 4-2-0, with their games averaging 144.8 points per game on average. Over the course of the last five games, the Tigers’ games have averaged 72 points per game, along with an over/under record of 3-2.

In their latest game, LSU offense put up 75 points against North Florida. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 46% and made 4 threes. In terms of three-point shooting, the Tigers offense has been good from outside, hitting 36% of their three-pointers on an average of 17.7 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 47%.

So far this season, the LSU defense has been performing well, ranking 78th in the country at 67.2 points allowed per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 10.0 threes per game vs. Syracuse. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 36.0%.

Is a Home Win Possible for Syracuse?

After playing six games, Syracuse comes in with a 4-2 overall record. Looking at their last ten games at home, which includes last year, Syracuse has a 4-6 record. Syracuse has a subpar ATS performance, sitting below .500 at 1-5. Over their last five games, the team is 0-4-1 vs. the spread.

So far, Syracuse’s games have averaged 149.7 points per game with the average over/under line being 151.6 points. When analyzing the Orange’s last five games, they have produced a combined average of 76 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.

In their latest game, Syracuse’s offense looked good, scoring 105 points against Chaminade. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 56.4% and made 5/7 free throws. Leading Syracuse in scoring vs. Chaminade was Chris Bell with his 18 points. Justin Taylor also added 14 points for the Orange.

On defense, Syracuse is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 71.5 points per game. So far, the Syracuse defense is giving up an average of 11.3 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.3 times per game (290th).