Stanford Cardinal vs Syracuse Orange Matchup

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

Syracuse vs Stanford Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Orange and Cardinal. The game is starting at 11:00 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Cardinal at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148 points, and Stanford is favored by -10.5 to win at home against Syracuse.

Syracuse vs. Stanford Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Syracuse Orange at Stanford Cardinal
Where: Stanford at Maples Pavilion
Date: Wednesday, January 29th
Betting Odds STAN -10.5, SYRA +382 | STAN -512 O/U 148

Orange Preview: Can The Orange Secure a Road Victory?

Syracuse Orange Recent Game/Games

Syracuse fell to 9-11 on the season after a 77-73 home loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday. Despite being +8 underdogs, the Orange kept it close, covering the spread. The game’s total points hit 150, just over the 149.5 O/U line.

Syracuse led 33-32 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the second half while scoring 40. They’ll need to tighten up defensively to turn things around.

Orange Offense Breakdown

Syracuse's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field and 34.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes on 32 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.8%, and they managed to grab 20 offensive rebounds.

Jaland Lowe led the way with 22 points and 6 assists, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. J.J. Starling and Ishmael Leggett each added 16 points, with Leggett hitting both of his threes. Chris Bell also contributed 12 points, connecting on 4 of 9 from deep.

Orange Team Defense

Despite Syracuse's defensive efforts, they allowed 77 points on 40% shooting from the field, with the opposing team hitting 27 of their 67 attempts. Inside the arc, Syracuse gave up 16 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Syracuse's defense allowed 11 made threes on 32 attempts, with the other team shooting 34%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 8 of those attempts, shooting 61% from the line. Syracuse also gave up 20 offensive rebounds.

Cardinal Preview: Will Stanford Win at Home?

Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games

Stanford improved to 14-6 on the season with a 78-71 win over Florida State on Saturday. Playing at home, the Cardinal entered the game as -4.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 149, just over the pre-game line of 148.5.

Stanford led 33-25 at halftime, but the game opened up in the second half. They scored 45 points after the break while allowing 46 points to the Seminoles.

Cardinal Offense Breakdown

Stanford's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field and hitting 45.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 58.2%, and they added 15 free throws on 21 attempts, shooting 71.4% from the line.

Oziyah Sellers led the way with 27 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 66.7% from three-point range, hitting 4 of 6 attempts. Jamir Watkins contributed 20 points and 8 rebounds, while Malique Ewin added 16 points and 7 boards.

Cardinal Team Defense

Stanford's defense gave up 71 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Stanford's defense conceded 11 threes on 24 attempts, with their opponents shooting 45%. They also sent them to the line 21 times, where they hit 15 free throws, a 71% rate. Stanford gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Orange vs Cardinal Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Syracuse has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 75 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
In their last ten games at home, the Cardinal have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 73 points per game in this stretch.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Orange have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
The Cardinal have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.