Canisius at Syracuse odds, picks and predictions
The Canisius Golden Griffins are set to begin their season against the Syracuse Orange (1-0) on Wednesday at JMA Wireless Dome. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+/ACC Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Canisius vs. Syracuse odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Golden Griffins were 10-20 last season, giving them 12 or fewer wins in 4 straight seasons. Canisius lost its leading scorer from a season ago in G Jordan Henderson, but it expects G Tahj Staveskie (12.4 points per game) to take a step forward in his sophomore season.
The Orange, with coach Adrian Autry replacing longtime coach Jim Boeheim, tipped off their season with an 83-72 win over New Hampshire on Monday, failing to cover as 18-point home favorites while the Over of 148 easily cleared. Syracuse had 5 players score double-digit points on Monday, with G Judah Mintz leading the way with 20 points.
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Canisius at Syracuse odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:32 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Canisius +700 (bet $100 to win $700) | Syracuse -1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Canisius +13.5 (-115) | Syracuse -13.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 152.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Canisius at Syracuse picks and predictions
Prediction
Syracuse 86, Canisius 71
Moneyline
I'll AVOID the moneyline in this contest as Syracuse has -1100 odds to win and it's hard to envision a scenario where Canisius wins on the road.
Against the spread
SYRACUSE -13.5 (-105) is the lean in this matchup. The Orange were up by 12 at halftime in Monday's victory, so they'll need to learn to finish games strong under a new regime.
Syracuse was a solid 9-6-3 ATS at home last season and it has a deep lineup that can trouble Canisius.
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Over/Under
OVER 152.5 (-110) is how I'd wager on the total with the expectation that Syracuse shoots the better from the 3-point line on Wednesday. The Orange converted only 5 of their 21 treys on Monday, but they also made 22 of their 27 free-throw attempts.
Syracuse will continue to get easy points at the free-throw line at home, and Canisius will score enough late in the game to hit the Over.
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