Published Mar 9, 4:30pm ET by
Demilade Adelekun - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 9, 4:30pm ET
Updated Mar 9, 4:30pm ET
Both teams are heading to Charlotte on losing streaks and meet Tuesday in a win-or-go-home ACC Tournament opener.
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| SMU Mustangs | -4.5 (-110) |
| Syracuse Orange | +4.5 (-110) |
Syracuse is 15-16 overall, 6-12 in the ACC, and the 14th seed in the tournament. The Orange need an autobid to make the big dance; Charlotte is their last chance. For More March Madness Betting Odds and Predictions, see the Full Hub".
Though his goaltending led to their loss versus Pitt, William Kyle is a true game-changer for Syracuse. He is one of the nation's leaders in blocks and a ridiculous athlete. Can his two way impact lead to the upset?
SMU is 19-12 overall, 8-10 in the ACC, and the 11th seed in the tournament. They are firmly on the bubble. They do not particularly need to win the ACC, but a deep tournament run is a must for them to go dancing.
SMU has been struggling in the last lap of ACC play. They have lost four of their last five and have put a sour taste on what has been a good year. This losing streak reached an all-time low in their last matchup. Boopie Miller poured in a career high of 34 points, but they still lost to Florida State. Can they figure it out in Charlotte?
Syracuse vs SMU is an interesting one. Both teams are on long losing streaks and need this game. We think SMU is the better side at their best. They have one of the best guard duos in the nation, and we think they can be a dark horse in the tournament. Our pick is SMU ATS()
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SMU ATS (-4.5)
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