Syracuse Meets #6 Villanova Tuesday on ESPN From New York!

Tuesday night features two of the greatest coaches in NCAA basketball betting History.  Specifically, Jay Wright of Villanova and Jim Boeheim of Syracuse are giants of the sport.  Wright has two national championships, and Boeheim has one. Additionally, Boeheim took Syracuse to five Final Fours.  Wright has led the Wildcats to three Final Four berths.  Further, Wright was named “Coach of the Decade” for the 2010s.  Both are members of the Basketball Hall of Fame.  Madison Square Garden is known as “The World’s Most Famous Arena.”  It makes for the perfect venue for a Boeheim vs. Wright showdown.

Villanova Wildcats vs. Syracuse Orange CashBet Wagering Analysis

On this occasion, there will be a sharp increase in sportsbook wagering action.  Syracuse and Villanova are perennial national powers and March Madness participants.  Public money will split evenly based on the respective reputations of these college hoops powers.  Villanova is fresher on the minds of gamblers as a recent two-time champion.  But with that comes a price increase. In comparison, sharps will give Syracuse a hard look as the quality underdog.

Villanova Winning but Not Profitable After A Month of Action

Late on, Villanova has covered three of their most recent five games.  The Wildcats have gone under the College basketball odds 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 63^rd for scoring offense and 22^7th for offensive rebounding.  Defensively, Villanova ranks 81^st for points allowed and 281^st for rebounding.  So far, guard Collin Gillespie leads Villanova with 17.8 points per game.

Defenseless Syracuse Fails to Turn Profit Thus Far

Late on, 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 48^th for scoring offense and 228th for offensive rebounding.  Defensively, the Orange ranks 330^th for points allowed and 208^th for rebounding.

Of course, Syracuse has been known for its 2-3 zone under Boeheim for decades.  Thus, defensively, the terrible start to the season is a Bet on college basketball concern.

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. At the same time, 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.  While 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.  Overall, as an underdog, the Cuse is 71% over the total.  And in non-conference games, Syracuse is 57% over the total.  Following a win, the Orange are 53% over the total.

On the whole, Syracuse got the money 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 CashBet Free Pick  

As mentioned earlier, Syracuse consistently beats the CBB betting odds against Villanova.

Villanova vs. Syracuse CashBet Best Bet: 

Syracuse Orange