Once upon a time, Villanova and Syracuse were slugging it out in the old Big East Conference. That version of the Big East was known for violent physical contact and tremendous rivalries. ESPN “Big Monday” telecasts featured Big East matchups there drew ratings not close to being top in this era. Now Syracuse plays in the Atlantic Coast Conference. In comparison, Villanova is in the second generation of the Big East Conference. The one thing that remains the same is that these teams are perennial favorites with the College Basketball odds.
Villanova Wildcats vs. Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Information
Date and Time: | Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 9:30 p.m. ET |
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Location: | Madison Square Garden, New York, New York |
Villanova vs. Syracuse TV Coverage: | ESPN |
Villanova Wildcats vs. Syracuse Orange SBG Odds Overview
On the whole, Villanova is the more respected sports betting brand in this matchup. Cause by their two national championships in 2016 and 2018.
Villanova Wildcats Team Overview
Late on, Villanova has covered three of their most recent five games. The Wildcats have gone under the total in four of their last five matchups. Overall, Villanova is 6-2 straight up, 4-4 against the spread, and 4-4 over/under. The Wildcats rank 63rd for scoring offense and 227th for offensive rebounding. Defensively, Villanova ranks 81st for points allowed and 281st for rebounding. So far, guard Collin Gillespie leads Villanova with 17.8 points per game.
Syracuse Orange Team Overview
Late on has covered Syracuse has covered three of their most recent four games. The Orange have gone over the total in three of their last four matchups. Overall, the Orange is 5-3 straight up, 4-4 against the spread, and 5-3 over/under. Syracuse ranks 48th for scoring offense and 228th for offensive rebounding. Defensively, the Orange ranks 330th for points allowed and 208th for rebounding. Namely, Buddy Boeheim, Jim’s son, leads Syracuse with 19.1 points per game. And the coach’s other son, Jimmy, averages 14.1 points and 6.1 rebounds per contest.
Villanova Wildcats vs. Syracuse Orange Against the Spread
- Villanova is 52% against the spread as an away team
- The Wildcats are 51% vs. the line as favorites
- In non-conference action, Villanova is 48% on the board
- Following a win, the Wildcats are 47% against the spread
- Overall, Villanova is 63% under the total in away games
- As a favorite, the Wildcats are 52% under the total
- In non-conference games, the Wildcats are 51% over the total
- After a win, Nova is 58% to the under
- On the road, Syracuse is 52% against the spread
- As an underdog, the Orange are 53% vs. the odds
- In non-conference action, Syracuse is 39% against the spread
- Following a win, the Cuse is 46% on the board
- Syracuse is 81% over the total as an away team
- As an underdog, the Cuse is 71% over the total
- In non-conference games, Syracuse is 57% over the total
- Following a win, the Orange are 53% over the total
- Syracuse paid in four of their most recent six games against Villanova
- The Orange and Wildcats are 9-2 over the total in this series
Villanova Wildcats vs. Syracuse Orange SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Villanova will get a price break with the College basketball odds. Syracuse playing at MSG is considered a home game. But Nova is the superior team.
Villanova vs. Syracuse SBG Best Bet: Villanova Wildcats.