Northeastern vs Syracuse Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 20

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  • Syracuse is a -15.5 point favorite vs Northeastern
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Northeastern / Syracuse TV channel: ACC+

The Northeastern Huskies visit JMA Wireless Dome to take on the Syracuse Orange on Dec. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Syracuse, NY.

Syracuse is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-102).

The Northeastern vs. Syracuse Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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Northeastern vs. Syracuse Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northeastern+15.5 -118O 143.5 -110850
Syracuse -15.5 -102U 143.5 -110-1600

Northeastern vs Syracuse Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Syracuse will win this college basketball game with 75.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northeastern vs Syracuse Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Syracuse will cover the spread with 57.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northeastern have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.25 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Northeastern has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Northeastern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.05 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Northeastern has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.95 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 34 games (+11.45 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+4.35 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.95 Units / 10% ROI)

Northeastern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northeastern has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.65 Units / 6.6% ROI).

  • 4-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.55 Units / -4.4% ROI
  • 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI

Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has a 4-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.75 Units / -30.86% ROI).

  • 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.75 Units / -0.71% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.65 Units / -30.29% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.6 Units / 21.4% ROI

Northeastern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northeastern allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (261/696) last season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northeastern averaged 69.4 points per game (2,221 points/32 games) last season — tied for 47th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Northeastern had 16.6 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 44th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Northeastern shot 56% from inside the arc (228/409) last season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Northeastern had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (415 assists/ 399 TOs) last season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Northeastern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northeastern allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (261/696) last season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northeastern averaged 69.4 points per game (2,221 points/32 games) last season — tied for 47th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Northeastern had 16.6 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 44th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Northeastern shot 56% from inside the arc (228/409) last season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Northeastern had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (415 assists/ 399 TOs) last season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2


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