Miami (FL) vs Syracuse Prediction 1/24/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Miami vs Syracuse Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Syracuse Orange Preview

Syracuse Orange have a 12-7 record this season and are tied in the 7th place of the ACC. They have a 3-3 conference record and are coming off a 76-74 home loss against Virginia Tech. Their previous three games were an 81-73 overtime away loss against Boston College, a 94-86 home win against Florida State and an 83-72 away win against Pittsburgh.

Offensively, Syracuse averages 75.6 points per game, while allowing 68.1 points per game defensively. The Orange shoot with 47% from the field and grab 36.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.4 assists per game. They average 6.4 blocks per game and 6.6 steals per game defensively.

J.J. Starling leads Syracuse in scoring, with an average of 11.4 points per game, while shooting with 44.8% from the field and 50% from the free throw line. William Kyle III is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.6 per game. Naithan George leads the team in assists with 5.5 per game.

Miami Hurricanes Preview

Miami Hurricanes have a 15-4 record this season and are in the 4th place of the ACC. They have a 4-2 conference record and are coming off a 65-63 home loss against Florida State. Their previous three games were a 69-59 away loss against Clemson, an 81-69 away win against Notre Dame and a 91-81 home win against Georgia Tech.

Offensively, Miami averages 84.9 points per game, while allowing 68.9 points per game defensively. The Hurricanes shoot with 51% from the field and grab 38.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.6 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 8.5 steals per game defensively.

Malik Reneau leads Miami in scoring, with an average of 19.6 points per game, while shooting with 56.2% from the field and 79.6% from the free throw line. Ernest Udeh Jr. is the team’s leading rebounder with 10.3 per game. Tre Donaldson leads the team in assists with 6.4 per game.

Miami Hurricanes @ Syracuse Orange Betting Trends: January 24, 2026

Why the Syracuse Orange will win

• Miami (FL) has lost each of its last 10 road day games against Conference opponents.
• The home team has won seven of the last eight games between Miami (FL) and Syracuse.
• Syracuse has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 home games.

Why the Miami Hurricanes will win

• Miami (FL) has won 16 of its last 17 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Syracuse has lost six of its last eight day games.
• Miami (FL) has won the first half in four of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Miami (FL)’s last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 152+ points.
• Each of Syracuse’s last six Saturday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 154+ points.

Miami vs Syracuse Prediction

In this Miami vs Syracuse Prediction, Miami is coming as -1.5 road favorites. Miami has been the better team this season and have been great on the road but are coming off back-to-back losses and are 3-6 against the spread in their last 9 games. Syracuse has been very strong at home but they have also dropped two straight games, so I don’t trust either side in this matchup. From a total perspective, both teams are 11-4 to the over in their last 15 games combined, so I expect another high-scoring affair today. Take the over 150.5 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Over 150.5