Syracuse Orange vs Texas Longhorns Matchup

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

Texas vs Syracuse Prediction

Betting on today's Longhorns and Orange game? Catch the action at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, as the Orange hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. Texas comes into this non-conference matchup as the -10.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 154.5 points.

Texas vs. Syracuse Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Texas Longhorns at Syracuse Orange
Where: Brooklyn at Barclays Center
Date: Thursday, November 21st
Betting Odds TX -10.5, TX -502 | SYRA +375 O/U 154.5

Longhorns Preview: Do the Longhorns Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Texas Longhorns Recent Game/Games

Texas cruised to an 89-43 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday, November 16th. The Longhorns were heavy favorites at -43 and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 132 fell under the 141-point line.

After leading 33-23 at halftime, Texas clamped down defensively, allowing just 20 points in the 2nd half while scoring 56 of their own.

Longhorns Offense Breakdown

Texas put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 64.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 71.1%. They dominated inside, hitting 77.4% of their two-point attempts, while going 5-for-14 from three-point range (35.7%).

At the free-throw line, the Longhorns shot 72.2%, making 26 of 36 attempts. Arthur Kaluma and Tre Johnson each scored 18 points, with Johnson hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Kaluma also contributed 7 rebounds and 2 assists.

Longhorns Team Defense

Despite giving up 43 points from the free-throw line, the Texas Longhorns' defense struggled to contain their opponent's shooting, allowing them to hit 64% of their shots overall. The Longhorns gave up 29 field goals on 45 attempts.

Inside the arc, Texas allowed their opponent to shoot 77%, with 24 made two-point baskets on 31 attempts. From three-point range, the Longhorns gave up 5 threes on 14 attempts, a 35% shooting rate.

Orange Preview: Can the Syracuse Offense Score Enough at Home?

Syracuse Orange Recent Game

Syracuse improved to 3-0 on the season with a 104-95 win over Youngstown State on Saturday. The Orange were -12.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 199, well over the pre-game O/U line of 151.5.

Syracuse trailed 38-31 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Youngstown State 42-35. While they got the win, the Orange will likely focus on tightening up their defense going forward.

Orange Offense Breakdown

Syracuse's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 104 points with a field goal percentage of 50.7%. They were particularly effective inside the arc, shooting 62.7% on two-pointers, while struggling from deep, hitting just 5 of 22 attempts (22.7%). Their effective field goal percentage was 54.8%, and they also connected on 25 of 38 free throws (65.8%).

J.J. Starling led the way with 38 points, shooting 60.9% from the field, though he made just 2 of 7 from three. Eddie Lampkin Jr. was a force inside, hitting 8 of 10 shots and grabbing 13 rebounds, while also dishing out 7 assists. Donnie Freeman added 12 boards, and Nico Galette contributed 21 points.

Orange Team Defense

Despite Syracuse's struggles on defense, they gave up 95 points on 50% shooting. The Orange allowed 62% from inside the arc, with the opposing team hitting 32 of their 51 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Syracuse held their opponent to 22% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 22 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the line 38 times, where they converted 25 free throws.

Longhorns vs Orange Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five games away from home, the Longhorns have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 70 points per game in this stretch.
Across the Orange last five home games, the team averaged 74 points per game while allowing 82. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
Through their last three games as the underdog, the Orange have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Longhorns have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.