Online NCAA basketball betting players usually have their hands full when it comes to the Big East, and there will be no exceptions this Saturday as Syracuse heads to Louisville in a battle of two teams who are desperate for a win. The Orangemen have dropped five of their last seven, while the Cardinals have won just three of their last six, and those are numbers that can drop you like a stone in basketball’s toughest conference.
Syracuse Louisville Betting – Saturday, 12:00 PM ET
After two straight wins on the road, the No.12 Orangemen (20-5, 7-5) failed to execute in the second half of a 64-56 loss to Georgetown at home, as they were outscored by 10 points after the halftime break. Kris Joseph had 14 points to lead the way, while C.J. Fair came off the bench with 12 points for the Orangemen, who shot 39.6% from the field (missing 12 of their 16 long-range attempts) and they were outrebounded 28-21. You would probably receive a nice sports betting bonus if you picked Syracuse to be this inconsistent during the season, and it’s at both ends of the floor, so it’s tough to figure out how they can fix it.
The No.16 Cardinals (18-6, 7-4) fell apart in overtime of an 89-79 loss at Notre Dame as they were outclassed in the extra period, and really, in the second half as well. Kyle Kuric poured in a game-high 28 points, while Terrence Jennings had 14 points and seven boards for the Cardinals, who were soundly trounced at the free-throw line (8-of-11 as opposed to 20-of-28 for the Fighting Irish), and on the boards (38-29 for Notre Dame). In their defense, the Cardinals have been battling injuries this season, and soon they’ll have a full squad back.
In a game that will be well worth the price per head for ticket buyers, the Cardinals should be the home favorites in Syracuse’s first trip to the KFC Yum! Center. The Orangemen will hope for better luck after four straight losses at Freedom Hall, Louisville’ old stomping ground, and Syracuse was actually the last team to play the Cardinals at Freedom Hall. We’re betting on the Orangemen to continue their strange season and snag an all-important win on the road on Saturday night, as the Cardinals still aren’t fully healthy. Preston Knowles still isn’t back at full strength, and he’s the Cardinals’ best offensive weapon, which means they could struggle against the zone. The Orangemen will look to slow this game down, and we think they have the edge in the interior, which is enough to wager on Syracuse in your online sportsbook.
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