Pittsburgh vs Syracuse Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Jan 2025

Syracuse to Cover the Line?

We’re confident that Syracuse can produce a strong performance against Pitt. Our prediction is that they’ll cover the spread of +6.5 and you can currently get -110.

Teams’ Last H2H Saw 69-58 Syracuse Win

Pittsburgh Panthers were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Clemson Tigers by a 78-75 (OT) scoreline.

Syracuse Orange suffered a defeat in their last game. A 86-72 scoreline occurred on the road against Clemson Tigers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Syracuse have won two on the spin against Pitt. They won 81-73 at home and 69-58 on the road. In the previous 10 games between the teams, they have won five apiece.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Syracuse	1-0	85	47	38	1-0	0-0	1W
Pittsburgh	1-0	74	59	15	1-0	0-0	1W

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Pittsburgh vs Syracuse Prediction & Picks

We’re happy to get with Syracuse against the spread in this college game. -110 is available that they are able to cover +6.5 and that looks more than reasonable.

A good deal of research goes into our college basketball picks. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Pittsburgh vs Syracuse stats:

• The +6.5 line has been covered by Syracuse in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +6.5 line has been covered by Syracuse in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pitt in any of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pitt in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pitt in 6 consecutive games on the road.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pitt in 2 consecutive games against Syracuse.

Syracuse +6.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

If you’re searching for bigger odds and feel confident that your selection will perform well, then moving the betting line can secure an increased potential payout.

Best Bet

Syracuse +6.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Eddie Lampkin Jr. Under 2.5 Assists -147

Eddie Lampkin Jr. (Syracuse) is available at -147 to register Under 2.5 assists. He might fall short when it comes to covering the Player Assists line and we’re confident when it comes to this prop bet.

Latest Eddie Lampkin Jr. Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 10.5

+103

Under 10.5

-133

Assists

Over 2.5

+113

Under 2.5

-147

Rebounds

Over 9.5

-110

Under 9.5

-118

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J.J. Starling Over 19.5 Points -112

J.J. Starling (Syracuse) can be wagered to rack up Over 19.5 points at -112. We think this is the pick of the prop bets that are on offer when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

Latest J.J. Starling Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 19.5

+110

Under 19.5

-143

Assists

Over 1.5

-196

Under 1.5

+150

Rebounds

Over 3.5

+112

Under 3.5

-145

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Correct Score Prediction

Pittsburgh 72 - 70 Syracuse

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 72-70 win for Pitt. There are huge odds available when it comes to this selection.

Pittsburgh vs Syracuse Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Make Pitt Likelier Winners

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Pittsburgh as -357 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 78% likely to win. For those wanting to back Syracuse, you will find +280 about the underdogs.

8.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 151.5 right now. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. There’s the chance to back Under 151.5 at -110.

Pitt are -220 should you want to back the betting favorites in the Race to 20 points. Syracuse can be wagered at +160 to get to the 20-point mark first.

The betting sites offer stacks of team props and game lines when it comes to most college basketball contests. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Pitt

-357

Syracuse

+280

Point Spread

Pitt -8.5

-102

Syracuse +8.5

-120

Total Points

Under 151.5

-110

Over 151.5

-110

J.J. Starling Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite J.J. Starling is available at +110 to rack up Over 19.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -143 is available.

J.J. Starling (Syracuse)

Over 19.5

+110

Under 19.5

-143

Jaland Lowe (Pitt)

Over 18.5

-125

Under 18.5

-103

Ishmael Leggett (Pitt)

Over 16.5

-110

Under 16.5

-118

Cameron Corhen (Pitt)

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-118

Eddie Lampkin Jr. (Syracuse)

Over 10.5

+103

Under 10.5

-133

Jaland Lowe (Pitt)

Over 4.5

-179

Under 4.5

+136

Ishmael Leggett (Pitt)

Over 2.5

-167

Under 2.5

+128

Eddie Lampkin Jr. (Syracuse)

Over 2.5

+113

Under 2.5

-147

J.J. Starling (Syracuse)

Over 1.5

-196

Under 1.5

+150

Eddie Lampkin Jr. (Syracuse)

Over 9.5

-110

Under 9.5

-118

Ishmael Leggett (Pitt)

Over 5.5

-112

Under 5.5

-115

Cameron Corhen (Pitt)

Over 5.5

-112

Under 5.5

-115

J.J. Starling (Syracuse)

Over 3.5

+112

Under 3.5

-145

Jaland Lowe (Pitt)

Over 3.5

-132

Under 3.5

+102

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Pittsburgh Stats

Syracuse Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 144.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 149.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.60 pts and allowed 74.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.50 pts and allowed 74.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 149.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.20 pts and allowed 76.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.90 pts and allowed 75.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Atlantic Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Louisville	1-0	104	45	59	1-0	0-0	1W
SMU	1-0	96	76	20	1-0	0-0	1W
Georgia Tech	1-0	56	52	4	1-0	0-0	1W
Stanford	1-0	89	79	10	1-0	0-0	1W
Wake Forest	1-0	88	74	14	1-0	0-0	1W
Pittsburgh	1-0	74	59	15	1-0	0-0	1W
Duke	1-0	75	60	15	1-0	0-0	1W
Miami	1-0	86	69	17	1-0	0-0	1W
Notre Dame	1-0	89	67	22	1-0	0-0	1W
Clemson	1-0	88	38	50	1-0	0-0	1W
California	1-0	87	60	27	1-0	0-0	1W
Virginia Tech	1-0	98	67	31	1-0	0-0	1W
Florida State	1-0	108	76	32	1-0	0-0	1W
Virginia	1-0	87	53	34	1-0	0-0	1W
Syracuse	1-0	85	47	38	1-0	0-0	1W
North Carolina	1-0	94	54	40	1-0	0-0	1W
NC State	1-0	114	66	48	1-0	0-0	1W
Boston College	0-1	78	83	-5	0-0	0-1	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak