Mercyhurst vs Syracuse Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 17

FILE - Syracuse assistant coach Adrian Autry jokes with players before an NCAA college basketball in the NIT against Mississippi in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Syracuse formally introduced new men's basketball coach Adrian Autry, Friday, March 10, 2023, but it turned into more of a celebration of Jim Boeheim, the Hall of Fame coach Autry is succeeding. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
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  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
  • Mercyhurst / Syracuse TV channel: ACC+

The Mercyhurst Lakers visit JMA Wireless Dome to take on the Syracuse Orange on Dec. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Syracuse, NY.

The Mercyhurst vs. Syracuse Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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Mercyhurst vs. Syracuse Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Mercyhurst vs Syracuse Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Syracuse will win this college basketball game with 78.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Mercyhurst vs Syracuse Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Syracuse will cover the spread with 59.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+10.45 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+3.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+3.35 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Mercyhurst has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 8 games (+15.75 Units / 157% ROI)
  • Mercyhurst has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 8 away games (+3.80 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Mercyhurst has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Mercyhurst have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.55 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Mercyhurst has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 8 games (+2.45 Units / 25% ROI)

Mercyhurst Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Mercyhurst has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI).

  • 2-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.75 Units / 133.48% ROI
  • 3-6 when betting the Over for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 6-3 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI

Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.65 Units / -23.98% ROI).

  • 5-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.75 Units / -1.49% ROI
  • 3-7 when betting the Over for -4.65 Units / -42.47% ROI
  • 7-3 when betting the Under for +3.7 Units / 33.48% ROI

Mercyhurst Offensive Stats & Trends:

Mercyhurst is shooting 75% from the free throw line (510/676) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 71%

Mercyhurst shot 80% from the free throw line (421/525) last season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 73%

Mercyhurst is shooting 31% from three (66/211) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 34%

Mercyhurst has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (114 turnovers/11 games) this season — tied for best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 13.1

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Mercyhurst has 79 steals this season — 5th fewest among Northeast Teams

Mercyhurst has averaged 7.2 steals per game (79 steals/11 games) this season — 5th lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Mercyhurst has 306 steals since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd most among Northeast Teams

Mercyhurst has averaged 7.3 steals per game (306 steals/42 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Mercyhurst Defensive Stats & Trends:

Mercyhurst is shooting 75% from the free throw line (510/676) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 71%

Mercyhurst shot 80% from the free throw line (421/525) last season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 73%

Mercyhurst is shooting 31% from three (66/211) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 34%

Mercyhurst has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (114 turnovers/11 games) this season — tied for best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 13.1

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Mercyhurst has 79 steals this season — 5th fewest among Northeast Teams

Mercyhurst has averaged 7.2 steals per game (79 steals/11 games) this season — 5th lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Mercyhurst has 306 steals since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd most among Northeast Teams

Mercyhurst has averaged 7.3 steals per game (306 steals/42 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 7.0


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