The Oregon Ducks (7-2) battle the Syracuse Orange (7-3) at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Sunday. Tip is set for 1 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Oregon vs. Syracuse odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Ducks beat the California Baptist Lancers 76-55 Tuesday, covering as 12-point home favorites. They are 6-3 against the spread (ATS) this season and 5-4 O/U. Oregon has covered 4 straight games and is 2-1 ATS on neutral-court games. It is led by C N’Faly Dante, who averages 16 points per game.
The Orange beat the Georgetown Hoyas 80-68 on Dec. 9. They covered as 1-point favorites and have covered 4 of their last 5. Syracuse is 4-6 ATs and 4-5-1 O/U. It failed to cover its 1st 5 games of the season and is 1-2 on neutral-court battles. The Orange are led by G Judah Mintz (20.1 PPG).
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