Syracuse vs Pittsburgh Prediction 2/18/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Syracuse vs Pitt Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday,  February 18th, at the Peterson Events Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Orange’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Panthers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Syracuse

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Pitt

-Recent betting trends in games played between Syracuse and Pitt

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

Syracuse Just Keeps Losing

Syracuse faced off against North Carolina in the last game, and shocking to no one, it was another loss. The offense scored 82 points, while the defense gave up 88 points and that led to the defeat. The offense scored 48 points in the second half, but it still wasn’t enough because they played zero defense. Syracuse shot 43.9 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from behind the three-point line. Even though they lost, Eddie Lampkin Jr did have a strong game putting up 26 points and 11 rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points. The offense usually hasn’t been the issue; it’s the lack of defense. 

Syracuse comes into this game with an 11-14 record overall and they have gone 12-12-1 against the spread. Syracuse is averaging 74.9 points while their defense is giving up 78.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 157th in the league while the defense is ranked 332nd in the league. J.J. Starling is averaging 18.7 points while shooting 42 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from behind the three-point line. Syracuse will meet NC State and Virginia Tech after this game.

Why Syracuse Will Beat Pitt

• Pittsburgh has lost four of its last five night games.
• Syracuse has won three of its last four night games at Petersen Events Center.
• Syracuse has won the first half in each of its last four night games at Petersen Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Can Pitt Win a Second Straight Game?

Pitt has been up and down but they are coming off a victory in the last game. Pitt faced off against the Miami Hurricanes and gave up only 65 points on the way to the nine-point victory. Pitt shot 43.1 percent from the field and 35.3 percent from behind the three-point line. Ishmael Leggett had a strong game putting up 21 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. There were five different players that put up 11 points. 

Pitt currently sits with a 14-10 record overall and they have gone 12-12 against the spread. At home this season they have gone 10-3 straight up. The Panthers are averaging 77.2 points while their defense is giving up 71.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 98th in the league while the defense is ranked 166th. Jaland Lowe is averaging 16.5 points while shooting 37.7 percent from the field. 

Why Pitt Will Beat Syracuse

• Pittsburgh has won 14 of its last 15 night games at Petersen Events Center.
• Syracuse has lost six of its last seven night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Pittsburgh has won the first half in nine of its last 11 night games at Petersen Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Syracuse vs Pitt Prediction

Both of these teams trend towards the over, and there is going to be no shortage of scoring in this game. Syracuse is averaging 74.9 points per game, and they are going to run up the score. Their defense is going to be a problem though, much like it has been all season. They are ranked 332nd in the league and they are going to be destroyed here. Back the over to cash here with ease.