Syracuse Orange vs. Virginia Cavaliers Betting Odds - Point Spread Pick
Date:
March 27, 6:09 pm
Location:
United Center
TV:
TBS
Betting Odds
Point Spread:
Virginia -8
Total:
124.5
<p>The Syracuse Orange and Virginia Cavaliers will meet in Chicago, Illinois with a trip to Houston on the line in the East Regional Final (Elite 8) scheduled for a 6:09 PM tip-off. The game will be aired on TBS. Virginia defeated Syracuse earlier in the regular season on January 24th, where the Hoos would beat Cuse, 73-65 in Charlottesville.
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<p>Syracuse is a defensive-oriented team. Coach Jim Boeheim has gotten the Orange back the tournament and in usual Syracuse fashion, put together a dramatic compilation of victories to further the mystique of one of the NCAA's most storied basketball programs. The Orange rank in the top 25 nationally in three of four major defensive categories, including scoring defense (25th), opponent three-point field goal percentage (17th) and opponent free throw percentage (14th). Syracuse is mediocre on the glass and does not feature an offense that complements this defense well. Cuse enters off of a thrilling 63-60 upset against Gonzaga.
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<p>Four key statistics about Virginia: field goal efficiency (49.3%), three-point field goal percentage (40.3%), scoring defense (59.8 ppg) and defensive rebounds (25.7%). The Cavaliers are ranked 7th nationally in shooting and 10th nationally from behind the three-point line. On defense they have the second-ranked scoring defense and they are the best in the country in defensive rebounds. This team is an old-fashioned basketball team that forces you to play a perfect game, as they are methodical and physical. The Cavaliers come in off an impressive handling of Iowa State 84-71. The last time UVA lost - against No.1 UNC in the ACC Championship Game.
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<div class="heading">Straight Up and Against the Point Spread Records:</div>
<p>Syracuse Orange, 22-13 SU, 19-15 ATS<br><br />
Virginia Cavaliers, 29-7 SU, 19-14 ATS
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<div class="heading">Key Betting Trends:</div>
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<li>UVA is 8-2 in their last ten straight up.</li>
<li>CUSE is 5-5 in their last ten straight up.</li>
<li>Both teams have covered against the spread in seven out of their last ten fixtures over all.</li>
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<div class="heading">Public Money:</div>
<p>Currently the money is virtually at a deadlock with 53% public sitting on the Cavaliers. On the Money Line, we have seen a huge difference as 93% of the public are willing to throw down -425 for Virginia. Syracuse is offered at 345. With regards to the Total Line, 83% are the under for a figure currently resting 124.5. The Total Line has moved by 2.5 points since the open suggesting a heavy dose of action from the public backs up the metrics.</p>
Syracuse Orange vs. Virginia Cavaliers Pick
We are not huge proponents of playing chalk but Virginia's defense and their efficient shooting makes them a lethal opponent for any team they encounter. Offense wins games but defense wins championships and we saw the cost of not being able to stop an opponent from shooting well or relying on one's offense and the ultimate result with both Kansas and Oregon exiting as No. 1 seeds yesterday. However, Virginia is a No. 1 seed for good reason. The Cavaliers have been absolutely dominant on defense all year long and they are playing a Syracuse team that has taken advantage of a watered-down bracket all tournament long. Cuse beat overrated No. 17 Dayton, upset artist No. 15 Middle Tennessee State and No. 11 Gonzaga who entered the Sweet 16 off of crushing No. 3 Utah, which is not an achievement despite popular opinion. The Hoos took down No. 16 Hampton but then followed up that outcome with impressive defeats of No. 9 Butler and No. 4 Iowa State. UVA has had the more difficult path to the Elite 8 and Syracuse has taken advantage of their name and the chips falling in their favor.
Free Pick:
Virginia -8 and Under 124.5
