Syracuse vs Duke College Basketball Picks and Betting Predictions for Today

In today’s ACC college basketball matchup, the Syracuse Orange take on the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Let’s take a look at the best college basketball picks and betting trends, then give our Syracuse vs Duke prediction for today’s game.

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Syracuse vs. Duke Game Information

Syracuse Orange (9-9, 3-4 ACC) vs. No. 6 Duke Blue Devils (14-3, 4-2 ACC)
Date: Saturday, January 22, 2022
Hour: 12 p.m. Eastern Time
Campus: Cameron Indoor Stadium – Durham, North Carolina
Coverage: ESPN

Syracuse vs Duke College Basketball Betting Picks and Odds

All Syracuse vs Duke betting odds can be found at BetOnline

money line: YEAR: (+520) | DUKE: (-700)
Point difference: IRR: +11.5 (-110) | DUKE: -11.5 (-110)
Total: 155 — More: (+100) | Minus: (-120)

Syracuse vs. Duke Preview

This Syracuse vs Duke college basketball game will be an intriguing matchup between two teams in completely different locations. The Syracuse Orange fighters are big underdogs on the road for the Duke Blue Devils.

While Syracuse is coming off a 91-78 victory over Florida State, Orange has lost four of its last six. Consistency has been a nightmare for Orange as they have lost to the likes of VCU and Colgate at home. Their last four losses have been painful and the games have been decided by a total of 14 points. However, Syracuse is and always will be a threat with Jim Boeheim as coach and they are always good at stealing at least one game a season.

Duke started the season on fire, but has since split its last four conference games. Like Syracuse, Duke has also lost heartbreak, as its two most recent losses have come by a combined four points. Rookie forward Paolo Banchero has lived up to the hype this season, averaging 18 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. With a tough Syracuse defense to break down, Duke will need Banchero in his game.

Syracuse vs. Betting Trends Duke

• Syracuse is 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 5 games.
• The total has gone UNDER in four of Syracuse’s last 6 games at Duke.
• Syracuse is 1-6 in its last 7 games against Duke.
• Duke is 6-3 against the spread (ATS) in their last 9 games.
• The OVER is 12-6 in Duke’s last 18 games against conference opponents.

Syracuse vs Duke Prediction | college basketball picks

Syracuse’s defense always throws opposing teams, especially inexperienced ones, into tantrums. Buddy Boeheim is a deadly marksman if he gets going and can turn Duke’s script around quickly. If Syracuse is able to hang on deep in the second half, their defense will make this anyone’s game.

While Syracuse’s defense can wreak havoc on opposing teams, it hasn’t been nearly as effective this year. Duke’s defense has been much better this season. The Blue Devils are also a better offensive and rebounding team. With this game in Durham, there is little hope for Syracuse as Duke doesn’t lose two in a row very often.

Our Syracuse vs Duke prediction tonight will be Duke WINS on bet online.

The biggest difference between these two teams is defense, with Duke allowing nearly 10 fewer points per game than Syracuse. If their defense can make some plays early, it will be difficult for Syracuse to come back in such a hostile environment.

The Blue Devils are better on paper and, for the most part, have lived up to the hype. This should be a “get it right” game for the Blue Devils. For what it’s worth, he ESPN Matchup Predictor gives Duke an 89.3% chance of winning.

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