Virginia vs Syracuse Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Mar 2025

We’re Going Over With Our Total Bet

There are odds of -110 about Over 137.5 points and this looks more than generous when Virginia face Syracuse. The bar might have been set too low in terms of the total line.

9 of Last 10 Matchups Have Been Virginia Wins

Virginia Cavaliers previous game saw them claim a 60-57 home win over Florida State Seminoles.

Syracuse Orange lost on the road in their last game. SMU Mustangs won 77-75.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Virginia claim a 84-62 win over Syracuse. Virginia have won six on the spin against Syracuse. They’ve also claimed 9 wins in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

Virginia vs Syracuse Prediction & Picks

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals for this college matchup. Our pick is for Over 137.5 points to be scored at odds of -110 which makes plenty of appeal.

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making college basketball predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Virginia vs Syracuse stats:

• The 137.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Virginia games on the road.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Virginia games on the road.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Virginia games on the road.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Syracuse games at home.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Syracuse games.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Syracuse games.

Over 137.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

In order to land bigger odds on your Overs wager, it’s possible to combine this with the winning team. The Match Result & Total lines can provide a larger potential payout.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Dai Dai Ames Over 12.5 Points -108

Dai Dai Ames (Virginia) can be backed to register Over 12.5 points at -108. There’s a fairly strong case that he will be able to cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points.

Latest Dai Dai Ames Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 12.5

-109

Under 12.5

-119

Assists

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

+145

Rebounds

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

+145

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J.J. Starling Over 17.5 Points -114

J.J. Starling (Syracuse) is available at -114 to rack up Over 17.5 points. We think that the line looks really appealing for this Player Points bet as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

Latest J.J. Starling Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 17.5

-112

Under 17.5

-115

Assists

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+140

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-116

Under 3.5

-111

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Correct Score Prediction

Virginia 72 - 69 Syracuse

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 72-69 win for Virginia. There are huge odds available when it comes to this selection.

Virginia 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.

Tight Affair Likely According to the Books

There’s the opportunity to back Syracuse at -115 on the Moneyline although Virginia are priced up at betting odds of -104. The hosts have a 53% chance of victory in the eyes of the leading sportsbooks.

The spread currently stands at 1.5 and the total points line is 136.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Over 136.5, then the odds are -112.

Syracuse can be backed in lots of ways and that includes Race to 20 Points where they are -120 favorites. Virginia are -120 should you think they’ll make this total first instead.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The betting sites offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Moneyline

Virginia

-104

Syracuse

-115

Point Spread

Virginia +1.5

-118

Syracuse -1.5

-104

Total Points

Under 136.5

-108

Over 136.5

-112

J.J. Starling Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

J.J. Starling is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -112 that he gets Over 17.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -115.

J.J. Starling (Syracuse)

Over 17.5

-112

Under 17.5

-115

Isaac McKneely (Virginia)

Over 15.5

-111

Under 15.5

-116

Dai Dai Ames (Virginia)

Over 12.5

-109

Under 12.5

-119

Eddie Lampkin Jr. (Syracuse)

Over 11.5

-116

Under 11.5

-111

J.J. Starling (Syracuse)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+140

Isaac McKneely (Virginia)

Over 2.5

-102

Under 2.5

-127

Dai Dai Ames (Virginia)

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

+145

Eddie Lampkin Jr. (Syracuse)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

+105

Eddie Lampkin Jr. (Syracuse)

Over 10.5

-102

Under 10.5

-127

J.J. Starling (Syracuse)

Over 3.5

-116

Under 3.5

-111

Isaac McKneely (Virginia)

Over 2.5

-116

Under 2.5

-111

Dai Dai Ames (Virginia)

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

+145

Micro Betting

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to college basketball micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Virginia Stats

Syracuse Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 137.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.60 pts and allowed 69.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.00 pts and allowed 74.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 147.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 137.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.40 pts and allowed 80.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 72.40 pts and allowed 74.70 pts in the last 10 home games