Albany Great Danes vs Syracuse Orange Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Albany vs Syracuse NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Syracuse.

Albany vs Syracuse Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Great Danes 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! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 155.5 points, and Syracuse is favored by -13.5 vs. Albany.

Albany vs. Syracuse Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Albany Great Danes at Syracuse Orange
  • Where: Syracuse at JMA Wireless Dome
  • Date: Tuesday, December 10th
  • Betting Odds SYRA -13.5, ALBNY +550 | SYRA -906 O/U 155.5

Great Danes Preview: Can the Great Danes Grab a Win on the Road?

Albany Great Danes Recent Game/Games

The Great Danes dropped to 4-4 on the season after an 80-74 loss to the Terriers on Saturday. Albany, who were +1 underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 154 exceeded the O/U line of 138.5.

Albany trailed 35-27 at halftime but outscored Boston 39-31 in the second half. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

Great Danes Offense Breakdown

Albany's offense was powered by their three-point shooting, hitting 57.9% from deep (11/19) in their last game. Overall, they shot 44.3% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. Their two-point shooting, however, was just 38.1% (16/42).

Kyrone Alexander led the way with 27 points, shooting 50% from the field and 57.1% from three (4/7). Michael McNair added 16 points, hitting 6 of 7 shots overall and 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.

Great Danes Team Defense

Albany's defense struggled, giving up 80 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 28 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Albany's opponents shot 40%, connecting on 9 of 22 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 17 free throws (60%). Albany gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Orange Preview: Will the Orange Win at JMA Wireless Dome?

Syracuse fell to 4-4 on the season after a 69-64 road loss to Notre Dame on Saturday. The Orange entered the game as +5 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the O/U line of 145.

Syracuse trailed 30-26 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 39 points to the Fighting Irish after the break.

Orange Offense Breakdown

Syracuse's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, going 0-for-9 from three-point range. However, they shot 57.1% on two-point attempts, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 47.1%.

At the free-throw line, the Orange hit 16 of 24 attempts, shooting 66.7%. They recorded 7 offensive rebounds and 13 assists in the game.

Orange Team Defense

Syracuse gave up 69 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. The Orange allowed 51% shooting from two-point range, as their opponents hit 14 of 27 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Syracuse's defense saw their opponents make 8 of 22 three-point attempts, good for 36%. The Orange also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 63%.

Great Danes vs Orange Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Albany has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 74 per game. The team went 1-9 overall in these games.
  • Through their last ten home contests, the Orange offense has averaged 72 points per game while allowing an average of 79. Syracuse posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 4-5-1 ATS.
  • As the betting underdog, the Great Danes have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Albany posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
  • Although the Orange have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.

Albany vs Syracuse Prediction & Free Pick

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