Georgetown Hoyas vs Syracuse Orange Matchup

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

Georgetown vs Syracuse Prediction

Planning on watching today's Hoyas and Orange game? Catch the action at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY, as the Orange hosts this showdown at 2:30 ET on ACCN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 151 points, with Syracuse being favored by -1.5 over Georgetown.

Georgetown vs. Syracuse Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Georgetown Hoyas at Syracuse Orange
Where: Syracuse at JMA Wireless Dome
Date: Saturday, December 14th
Betting Odds SYRA -1.5, GEORGE +103 | SYRA -125 O/U 151

Hoyas Preview: Can the Hoyas Pull Off a Win at Syracuse?

Georgetown dropped to 7-2 on the season after a 73-60 road loss to West Virginia on Friday. The Hoyas entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 143-point over/under line.

Georgetown led 30-28 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 45.

Hoyas Offense Breakdown

Georgetown's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.

Javon Small led the way with 26 points, hitting 4 of 9 threes and shooting 56.2% overall. Tucker DeVries added 15 points, connecting on 3 of 6 from deep, while Jayden Epps contributed 17 points, despite shooting 33.3% from three.

Hoyas Team Defense

Georgetown's defense gave up 73 points, with the opponent shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the opponent hit 9 of 26 threes, shooting 34%. Georgetown also sent them to the line 13 times, where they made 12 free throws, a 92% success rate. The Hoyas gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Orange Preview: Taking a Look at the Orange Chances at Home

Syracuse improved to 5-4 on the season with a 102-85 home win over Albany on Tuesday. The Orange entered the game as 12-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 187 exceeded the O/U line of 156.5.

Syracuse led 47-34 at halftime and added 55 points in the 2nd half, though they allowed Albany to score 51 points after the break.

Orange Offense Breakdown

Syracuse's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 102 points on 63.5% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 70.8% of their two-point attempts, while also connecting on 40% from beyond the arc.

Donnie Freeman led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 76.9% overall and a perfect 4-for-4 from three. Jaquan Carlos dished out 12 assists, and the team finished with 23 assists overall, hitting 16 of 18 free throws (88.9%).

Orange Team Defense

Syracuse's defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 63% shooting from the field. They allowed 40 made baskets on 63 attempts.

Inside the arc, Syracuse's defense gave up 34 two-point baskets on 48 attempts, a 70% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts, a 40% success rate.

Hoyas vs Orange Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Georgetown has an ATS record of 1-4 while averaging 63 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
When looking at their past three home matchups, Syracuse has an ATS record of 1-1-1 while averaging 69 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
As the betting underdog, the Hoyas have an ATS mark of just 0-3 in their last three games. Georgetown posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Orange have a straight up record of 8-2 and an ATS mark of 4-6.