Pittsburgh vs Syracuse Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Pittsburgh vs Syracuse

The Pittsburgh Panthers square off against the Syracuse Orange, with tip-off scheduled for 16:30 on Saturday, March 7.

We think a wager on the totals provides value after finding that the line is set at a generous 141.5. Expect Pitt and Syracuse to surpass this number at -110.

Pittsburgh Panthers were beaten 75-74 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Florida State Seminoles.

Syracuse Orange lost on the road in their last game. Louisville Cardinals won 77-62.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Syracuse won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 83-72 triumph when facing Pitt. It’s been six Pitt wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Syracuse	15-17	2400	2376	24	12-6	3-11	6L
Pittsburgh	13-20	2327	2370	-43	8-10	5-10	1L

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Pittsburgh vs Syracuse Prediction & Picks

Step into Pittsburgh vs Syracuse with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.

Game Prediction

There could be lots of baskets being racked up during this college showdown, with our pick being Over 141.5 points in total. Odds of -110 look well worth taking for this outcome.

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Key Pittsburgh vs Syracuse stats:

• The 141.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Pitt games.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Pitt games.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Syracuse games at home.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Syracuse games.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Over 141.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Pittsburgh 73 - 76 Syracuse

We’re expecting a close contest so it might be worth going for Syracuse to win by a 76-73 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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Pittsburgh vs Syracuse Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Syracuse are regarded as having a 74% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -278. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Pittsburgh are trading at +225.

The spread is 6.5 and the total points line is currently 141.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 141.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

Pitt

+225

Syracuse

-278

Point Spread

Pitt +6.5

-110

Syracuse -6.5

-110

Total Points

Under 141.5

-110

Over 141.5

-110

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Pittsburgh Stats

Syracuse Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 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 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 136.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 133.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 141.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 65.10 pts and allowed 71.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.40 pts and allowed 67.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 158.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 141.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.90 pts and allowed 84.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.90 pts and allowed 76.90 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
Duke	32-2	2798	2147	651	21-0	11-2	11W
Virginia	29-5	2742	2326	416	19-1	10-4	1L
Miami	25-8	2704	2349	355	16-4	9-4	1L
North Carolina	24-8	2553	2282	271	19-1	5-7	2L
Clemson	24-10	2521	2269	252	16-3	8-7	1L
Louisville	23-10	2797	2382	415	16-2	7-8	1L
California	21-11	2492	2344	148	17-4	4-7	2L
Stanford	20-12	2431	2326	105	12-7	8-5	1L
NC State	20-13	2762	2525	237	13-7	7-6	1L
SMU	20-13	2779	2561	218	17-3	3-10	1L
Virginia Tech	19-13	2521	2396	125	15-4	4-9	2L
Florida State	18-15	2652	2572	80	12-8	6-7	1L
Wake Forest	17-16	2602	2543	59	12-6	5-10	1L
Syracuse	15-17	2400	2376	24	12-6	3-11	6L
Notre Dame	13-18	2308	2335	-27	11-7	2-11	2L
Pittsburgh	13-20	2327	2370	-43	8-10	5-10	1L
Boston College	11-20	2090	2191	-101	10-10	1-10	1W
Georgia Tech	11-20	2287	2400	-113	10-10	1-10	12L

• 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

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