Delaware State vs Syracuse Prediction 11/8/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Delaware State vs Syracuse Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, November 8th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Syracuse Orange Preview

The Syracuse Orange have a 1-0 record this season and are coming off an 85-47 win at home against Binghamton. The Orange shot 53.0% from the field and 19.0% from beyond the arc, while the Bearcats shot with 33.3% from the field and 7.7% from downtown. They made 68.8% of their free throws and grabbed 38 rebounds, while dishing out 20 assists and committing 5 turnovers. They had 21 fast break points and 54 points in the paint.

William Kyle III, Donnie Freeman, Nate Kingz, Naithan George and J.J. Starling were the starting five for Syracuse, with Freeman being the top scorer with 20 points and 6 rebounds, while shooting 63.6% from the field. William Kyle III followed with 16 points and 5 rebounds, while shooting 88.9% from the field. Naithan George added 14 points and 4 rebounds.

Delaware State Hornets Preview

The Delaware State Hornets have a 0-1 record this season and are coming off a 65-83 loss on the road against Temple. The Hornets shot 44.4% from the field and 43.8% from beyond the arc, while the Owls shot with 54.4% from the field and 38.1% from downtown. They made 76.9% of their free throws and grabbed 30 rebounds, while dishing out 9 assists and committing 16 turnovers. They had 5 fast break points and 30 points in the paint.

Kareem Watson, Muazibini Adamu, Ponce James, Rahmir Moore and Zion Bethea were the starting five for Delaware State, with Bethea being the top scorer with 20 points and 8 rebounds, while shooting 50% from the field. Ponce James followed with 16 points shooting 54.5% from the field. Rahmir Moore added 4 points and two rebounds.

Delaware State Hornets @ Syracuse Orange Betting Trends: November 8, 2025

Why the Syracuse Orange will win

• Syracuse has won each of its last 13 games at JMA Wireless Dome when playing with a rest advantage.
• Delaware State has lost each of its last seven games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Delaware State has lost the first half in 14 of its last 15 road day games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Delaware State Hornets will win

• Delaware State has won six of its last seven day games.
• Syracuse has lost three of its last four day games following a home win.
• Delaware State has won the first half in each of its last four day games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Delaware State’s last 14 Saturday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
• Fifteen of Syracuse’s last 16 day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.

Delaware State vs Syracuse Prediction

In this Delaware State vs Syracuse Prediction, Syracuse is coming as -24.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in their opening games of the season, as Syracuse is coming off a huge 38-point home victory and are playing once again at home. On the flip side, Delaware State is coming off an 18-point road defeat and are playing their second straight game on the road to start the season. Delaware State had better numbers last season but I don’t trust on them on the road so early in the season. Take Syracuse and lay the points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Syracuse -24.5