The Syracuse Orange (9-11) travel to face off against the Stanford Cardinal (14-6) on Wednesday, January 29th. This game will be played at Maples Pavilion in Stanford and televised on ESPNU. Stanford is coming off a win in their previous game, while Syracuse is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pittsburgh. Tip-off is set for 11:00 ET.
Syracuse Orange vs Stanford Cardinal
The Orange Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Syracuse Orange Recent Game/Games
The Orange fell to 9-11 on the season after a 77-73 home loss to the Panthers on Saturday. Despite being +8 point underdogs, Syracuse kept it close and covered the spread.
After leading 33-32 at halftime, the Orange scored 40 points in the 2nd half but allowed 45. The game’s total points of 150 narrowly went over the 149.5 O/U line.
The Cardinal Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games
Stanford improved to 14-6 on the season with a 78-71 win over Florida State on Saturday. Playing at home, the Cardinal not only picked up the win but also covered the -4.5 spread. The total points for the game ended at 149, just over the 148.5 O/U line.
Stanford led 33-25 at halftime and scored 45 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 46 points after the break, making the game closer than expected.
Orange Offense Breakdown
Syracuse put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field and 34.4% from three-point range, hitting 11 of 32 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.8%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 61.5% of their shots.
Jaland Lowe led the way with 22 points and 6 assists, despite going 0-for-4 from beyond the arc. J.J. Starling and Ishmael Leggett each added 16 points, with Leggett hitting both of his three-point attempts. Syracuse also grabbed 20 offensive rebounds in the game.
Cardinal Offense Breakdown
Stanford put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field and 45.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.2%, and they connected on 71.4% of their free throws, going 15/21 from the line.
Oziyah Sellers led the way with 27 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 66.7% from three, hitting 4 of 6 attempts. Jamir Watkins added 20 points and 8 rebounds, while Malique Ewin contributed 16 points and 7 boards.
Orange Team Defense
Syracuse’s defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 27 of 67 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 two-point baskets on 35 tries, a 45% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Syracuse’s defense saw the other team hit 11 of 32 shots, a 34% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8, shooting 61%. Syracuse allowed 20 offensive rebounds in the game.
Cardinal Team Defense
Despite giving up 77 points, Syracuse’s defense held their opponent to 40% shooting from the field, with 27 made baskets on 67 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposing team shot 45%, connecting on 16 of their 35 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Syracuse allowed 11 threes on 32 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. The opponent also went to the free-throw line 13 times, making 8, which is 61%. Syracuse gave up 20 offensive rebounds in the game.
Orange vs Cardinal Trends
- Across their ten previous road games, Syracuse has an ATS mark of 5-4-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 73 points per game.
- In their last five games at home, the Cardinal have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 73 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Orange have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 3-0.
- Stanford has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
Orange vs Cardinal Prediction
For a point-spread wager in this Cardinal vs. Cardinal game, we suggest taking the Cardinal at -10.5. Even though our predictions have the Cardinal winning 74-73, we see the Orange as the better choice on the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 148 and our model has the Orange and Cardinal finishing with a combined 147 points. Our pick is to take the under.
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Last updated:January 29, 2025 Stanford Cardinal, Syracuse Orange