Witness the Battle of High-Scoring Teams
Current Records and Team Dynamics
Currently, the Georgetown Hoyas stand at 7-2, while the Syracuse Orange have a record of 5-4. The Orange are looking to extend their eight-game home win streak, dating back to last season. Their recent high-scoring matchup with Albany on Tuesday showed their offensive and defensive prowess. Syracuse comfortably won with a 17-point margin, setting a new team best for the season. Donnie Freeman led the charge with 10 for 13 shooting and 24 points plus eight rebounds. Jaquan Carlos also made a significant impact with a double-double of 12 points and 12 assists. Syracuse finished the game with 23 assists, the most since November 2023.
On the other hand, after a string of five wins, Georgetown's good fortune ran out last Friday. They suffered a 73-60 defeat to West Virginia, marking their lowest-scoring game of the season. Syracuse now has a winning record, while Georgetown's defeat dropped their record to 7-2. Both teams are among the highest scoring in the league, with Syracuse averaging 80.2 points per game and Georgetown averaging 76.7. The question remains: who can run the score up higher?
Upcoming Game Details
The Syracuse Orange will face off against the Georgetown Hoyas at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York. This is a crucial game for both teams as they strive for victory. The game will be televised on the ACC Network, and fans can also follow it through the CBS Sports App or online streaming on fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply). Ticket cost is $8.82.
Odds and Predictions
According to the latest college basketball odds, Syracuse is a slight 1.5-point favorite against Georgetown. Bettors have slightly moved against the Orange as the game opened with them as a 3.5-point favorite. The over/under is set at 151.5 points. SportsLine's advanced computer model provides college basketball picks for every single game, including this one. It will be interesting to see how the odds play out and which team comes out on top.
Series History
In the series history, Syracuse has won 5 out of their last 9 games against Georgetown. The recent matchups have been closely contested, with the scores varying. For example, on Dec 09, 2023, Syracuse won 80-68. On Dec 10, 2022, Syracuse won 83-64. These past games give an insight into the competitive nature of the series and add to the excitement of the upcoming match.
Going forward, Syracuse is expected to win a tight contest, but anything can happen on the basketball court. Fans can expect an intense battle between these two high-scoring teams.