Le Moyne Dolphins vs Syracuse Orange Matchup

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

Le Moyne vs Syracuse Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Dolphins and Orange. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ACC, and it's hosted by the Orange at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Syracuse as the -22 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 151.5 points.

Le Moyne vs. Syracuse Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Le Moyne Dolphins at Syracuse Orange
  • Where: Syracuse at JMA Wireless Dome
  • Date: Monday, November 4th
  • Betting Odds SYRA -22, LEMYN +1670 | SYRA -6000 O/U 151.5

Dolphins Preview: Can the Le Moyne Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Le Moyne Dolphins Records

Last season, Le Moyne finished with a 12-17 overall record and a 10-8 mark in Northeast Conference play. At home, they posted a 7-3 record, winning by an average of 10.3 points per game. However, they struggled on the road, going 5-14 with a -7.7 scoring margin.

Against the spread, the Dolphins were 16-12, including a 10-8 record on the road. They went 7-2 straight-up when favored and 6-3 ATS in those games. As underdogs, they were 5-15 straight-up but 10-9 ATS. Their average over/under line was 144.1 points, and they had a 13-16 O/U record, with their games averaging 141.4 points.

Dolphins Offense Breakdown

Le Moyne Dolphins Offense Stats

Last season, Le Moyne averaged 72.4 points per game, ranking 256th in possessions per game with 64. They shot 43% from the field, placing 309th nationally, and had an effective field goal percentage of 51%, ranking 198th. The Dolphins were 187th in two-point percentage at 51%.

Le Moyne was 17th in three-pointers made per game, averaging 9.8, and 14th in attempts with 28.4, shooting 34% from beyond the arc. They struggled at the free-throw line, making 11.2 per game, ranking 332nd.

Le Moyne Dolphins Top Returning Offensive Players

Darrick Jones Jr.: G
  • Games: 28 (Last Year)
  • PPG: 8.5 (Last Year)
  • Assists: 1 (Last Year)
  • Rebounds: 2.8 (Last Year)
Robby Carmody: G
  • Games: 29 (Last Year)
  • PPG: 7.5 (Last Year)
  • Assists: 0.7 (Last Year)
  • Rebounds: 1.9 (Last Year)

Dolphins Team Defense

Last season, the Dolphins allowed 70.2 points per game, ranking 115th in the nation. Opponents shot 30.6% from beyond the arc against them, placing Le Moyne 119th in 3-point defense. They also limited teams to 14.9 free throws per game, ranking 41st in that category.

Le Moyne averaged 8 steals per game, ranking 50th in the country, but they were less effective in blocking shots, averaging 3.2 per game, which was 204th nationally.

Orange Preview: Can the Orange Grab a Win at Home?

Syracuse Orange Records

Syracuse finished last season with a 20-12 record, going 11-10 in ACC play. At home, they were 15-4, but struggled on the road, posting a 5-8 record.

The Orange were 13-19 against the spread and 18-14 on over/unders. Their games averaged 151.9 points, with an average O/U line of 151 points.

Orange Offense Breakdown

Syracuse Orange Offense Stats

Last season, Syracuse averaged 76.3 points per game, ranking 42nd in possessions per game with 69.8. They shot 46% from the field, placing 104th, and had an effective field goal percentage of 51%, ranking 171st. The Orange made 6.8 three-pointers per game, shooting 33% from beyond the arc, and attempted 20.4 threes per game, ranking 249th in attempts.

Syracuse Orange Top Returning Offensive Players

Jyare Davis returns after averaging 17.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game last season. Lucas Taylor is also back, having averaged 14.5 points, 3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.

Orange Team Defense

Last season, Syracuse struggled defensively, allowing 75.6 points per game, which ranked 262nd in the country. Opponents shot 35.4% from three-point range against them, placing the Orange 399th in that category. However, they did a good job of limiting free throws, allowing 15.8 per game, which ranked 63rd nationally.

One area where Syracuse excelled was in creating turnovers, averaging 9.1 steals per game, which was 13th in the nation. They also averaged 4 blocked shots per game, ranking 93rd.

Dolphins vs Orange Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Le Moyne has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 65 points per game in these games.
  • Syracuse has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 81 points per game while allowing 83. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Dolphins have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-5-1.
  • Syracuse has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.

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