Fordham vs. Syracuse Free Pick
SYRACUSE, NY (The Spread) – Syracuse kicks off its 2011 college basketball season tonight when it hosts Fordham at 4:00PM ET. Will the Orange cover?
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed Syracuse as 26-point favorites over Fordham for this afternoon’s tip off. This will be the first game of the 2011 season for both the Orange and Rams, who upset Big East member St. John’s 84-81 in their opener last season.
LINE MOVEMENT: Syracuse opened as a 26.5-point favorite but the line was bet down to 26, which is where it currently sits at most books. The Orleans in Vegas has Syracuse listed at –26, with –110 juice.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 500-plus wagers placed on today’s game, 85% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Orange. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
FREE PICK: Take ‘Cuse. There won’t be any two-year magic for the Rams this time around. While Fordham did knock off St. John’s last year, Syracuse returns all but one member of their 2010 starting lineup that went 18-0 last year. Look for the Orange’s outstanding defense to frustrate Fordham sophomore Branden Frazier as ‘Cuse rolls to victory in its opener. According to latest college basketball trends, the Orange are 5-2 against the spread in their last seven games overall while the Rams are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight Big East games.
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