Bucknell vs. Syracuse Free Pick
SYRACUSE, NY (The Spread) – No. 1 Syracuse will face a pair of challenging non-conference opponents starting tonight, when the Orange host Bucknell at 7:00PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed Syracuse as a 19-point favorite over Buckell for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 134 points. The Bison enter the day with a 7-4 record and are 2-4 on the road, while the Orange are 11-0 overall and 8-0 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Orange opened as 19.5-point favorites but the odds are now down to 19 at most sports books. The over/under total opened at 134 and while some books are offering the line at 133.5, most books have the odds at 134.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 1,000-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 71% 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 Syracuse. According to latest college basketball trends, the Orange are 7-1 against the spread in their last eight games as a favorite of 13.0 points or greater are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 non-conference games. The Bison, meanwhile, are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games and 1-5 ATS in their last six games as a road underdog. If Syracuse is on top of its game, it should roll past Bucknell on its home floor tonight.
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