Syracuse vs Oakland Prediction, Odds, Lines, Spread, and Picks - December 6 | College Basketball
The Syracuse Orange of the ACC will be the opponent for the Oakland Golden Grizzlies when they head to upstate New York. The Grizzlies enter with a 2-8 record and a five-game losing streak.
The Orange seem to be in the midst of their second consecutive subpar season. The Orange are just 4-4 thus far this season, but their most recent game at Notre Dame, a one-point victory, allowed them to snap a 3-game losing streak. The first tap is set for 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Syracuse vs Oakland Betting Odds
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Syracuse vs Oakland Match Details
Fixture: Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Syracuse Orange
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 6 at 6:00 PM ET
Venue: Carrier Dome, Syracuse, NY
Syracuse vs Oakland Key Stats
With just a 2-8 record after their opening game, the Grizzlies have had a modest debut. They travel to the Carrier Dome on Tuesday night on a five-game losing streak and a winless road record.
The Grizzlies came close to breaking their losing streak in their most recent game against Purdue Fort Wayne in Horizon League play, but ultimately lost 79-73.
Nearly 76 points are scored by the Grizzlies in every game, while 80 are surrendered, for a season differential of -4.4 points. Overall, the Grizzlies are shooting 44% from the field, including 33% from 3-point range. The Grizzlies' defense allows the opposition to shoot 47% from the field and 37% from three-point range.
Under the direction of head coach Jim Boeheim, the Orange have a history of being among the best in college basketball. The Orange, though, have had difficulty lately. The Orange are only 4-4 so far this season and have dropped three of their previous four contests. This season, the Orange have already suffered defeats to teams like Bryant and Colgate.
The Orange managed to defeat Notre Dame by one point on the road in their previous game. So far, the Orange are only scoring 69.4 points per game while surrendering 69.3 points per game. In total, they are shooting 43.5% from the field but only 31% from 3-point range.
Syracuse vs Oakland Betting Prediction
The Orange need to make the most of a matchup that they are supposed to take advantage of, especially after an exciting victory over Notre Dame. Oakland's offense, which is just the 154th most effective in basketball and shoots the ball at just 44%, should be slowed down by the Orange's defense.
Against a Grizzlies club that is outrebounded by about 10 per game, the Orangemen ought to be able to pound the offensive boards. Tonight's spread will be covered by the Orange
Pick: Orange -16 (-110)
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