Syracuse Orangemen (+3.5) at Villanova Wildcats (-3.5)

The Pick: Villanova -3.5


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Wildcats vs. Orangemen Betting Overview

Syracuse enters The Pavillion in Villanova, Pennsylvania as the #20 team in the nation to take on #14 Villanova in college basketball action. The game takes place on Monday, February 21, 2011 and will be telecast on ESPN. Syracuse is 22-6 for the season and 4-3 on the road. Villanova is 21-6 and 13-2 at home.

Jim Boeheim’s Orangemen have come on strong in the conference in the last few games and have a modest two game win streak. Villanova has won five of their last ten games and defeated Syracuse 83-72 in their last meeting in January. Let’s preview the teams and check the odds before we give our free pick.

Villanova Wildcats News and Betting Tips for Monday, February 21, 2011

Villanova Wildcats are coached by Jay Wright and shoot 44% from the field and hold the opposition  to 39% from the field this season. They hold a 6.9 rebounding edge over their opponents and have had three close games in a row.

Corey Fischer leads the team with 16.3 points per game and hands out 5 assists per game while managing 1.7 steals per game. Antonio Pena hauls in 7.4 rebound per game and shoots 50% from the field. Mouphtaou Yaron makes a block per game.

Syracuse Orangemen News and Betting Tips for Monday, February 21, 2011

Syracuse maintains a 3.4 rebounding edge over their opponents with 37.8 boards per game while the other teams average 30.3 per game. They average 73 points per game and give up 63 per game. They are not a good free throw shooting team and 65.5% per game.

Kris Joseph leads the team with 15 points per game and Scoop Jardine hands out 5.9 assists and makes 1.7 steals per game. Rick Jackson grabs 11.3 rebounds per game, 2.4 blocks and shoots 57% from the field.

Our Orangemen vs. Wildcats Pick and Predictions

These two teams are officially known as “not hot”. Both teams are struggling for their lives in the conference battle. Being at home is a huge advantage for the Wildcats as they have already defeated this opponent on the road. The odds have Villanova -3.5 and they will cover that spread. Syracuse can’t hang with them on the boards and Villanova has the defensive stoppers to make this happen.

Our Pick: Villanova -3.5


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In-depth Orangemen at Wildcats Betting Trends

ATS Trends

Syracuse
  • Orange are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Monday games.
  • Orange are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
  • Orange are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
  • Orange are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 vs. Big East.
  • Orange are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
  • Orange are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Villanova
  • Wildcats are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 Monday games.
  • Wildcats are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a S.U. win.
  • Wildcats are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
  • Wildcats are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
  • Wildcats are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
  • Wildcats are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
  • Wildcats are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5.
  • Wildcats are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite.
  • Wildcats are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
  • Wildcats are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Big East.

OU Trends

Syracuse
  • Over is 4-0 in Orange last 4 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
  • Under is 4-1 in Orange last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
  • Under is 4-1 in Orange last 5 Monday games.
  • Over is 17-5 in Orange last 22 games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5.
  • Over is 18-7 in Orange last 25 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5.
  • Under is 5-2 in Orange last 7 overall.
  • Under is 5-2 in Orange last 7 vs. Big East.
  • Over is 7-3 in Orange last 10 games as a road underdog.
  • Under is 16-7 in Orange last 23 games following a ATS loss.
Villanova
  • Under is 5-0 in Wildcats last 5 games as a home favorite.
  • Under is 4-0 in Wildcats last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
  • Under is 5-0 in Wildcats last 5 home games.
  • Under is 5-0 in Wildcats last 5 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5.
  • Over is 4-0 in Wildcats last 4 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
  • Under is 7-1 in Wildcats last 8 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5.
  • Under is 5-1 in Wildcats last 6 games following a ATS loss.
  • Over is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 Monday games.
  • Under is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
  • Under is 7-2 in Wildcats last 9 games as a favorite.
  • Under is 6-2 in Wildcats last 8 overall.
  • Under is 6-2 in Wildcats last 8 vs. Big East.

Head to Head

  • Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
  • Underdog is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
  • Orange are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.