Louisville vs Syracuse Prediction 1/14/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Louisville vs Syracuse Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, January 14th, at the JMA Wireless Dome. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Cardinals’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Orange’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Louisville

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Syracuse

-Recent betting trends in games played between Louisville and Syracuse

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Cardinals and Orange. 

Louisville is On Fire

Louisville is on fire heading into this game and they have won six straight games. Two games ago against Clemson, Louisville won 74-64, and in the last game against Pittsburgh, they won 82-78. Louisville shot 45.6 percent from the field and 37.1 percent from behind the three-point line. Reyne Smith had a strong game putting up 25 points and three rebounds. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. 

Louisville is averaging 77.8 points while their defense is giving up 70.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 111th while the defense is ranked 142nd. They are shooting 31.1 three-point attempts per game which is 12th in the league. Chucky Hepburn has been the top player for Louisville averaging 15.1 points while shooting 42.8 percent from the field. 

Why Louisville Will Beat Syracuse

• Louisville has won each of its last six games.
• Syracuse has lost three of its last four night games against Conference opponents.
• Syracuse has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against Conference opponents.

Syracuse Figuring It Out?

Syracuse hasn’t been exactly dominant this season, but maybe they are figuring it out with their wins in the last two games. In the last game against Boston College, Syracuse scored 79 points and they ended up winning by eight points. JJ Starling had a huge game putting up 26 points, five rebounds, and three assists. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. In the second half the offense scored 47 points but in this game, it’s going to be about the offense putting on a show early. 

Syracuse is averaging 75.9 points while their defense is giving up 77.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 166th in the league while the defense is ranked 32nd. They are averaging 18.9 assists per game, which is 125th in the league. Forward Donnie Freeman has been the top player, averaging 13.4 points while shooting 47.3 percent from the field. 

Total Points Facts

• Four of Syracuse’s last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 153+ points.
• Four of Louisville’s last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.

Louisville vs Syracuse Prediction

 Give me Louisville here. Yes, Syracuse has won the last two games, but this is a big step up in competition. Syracuse’s defense has been a major issue giving up 77.6 points per game and their defense is going to really struggle here. Louisville’s offense has been good averaging 77.8 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Back Louisville against the spread here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Louisville -7