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Virginia Tech Hokies vs Syracuse Orange: Predictions for Men's Basketball Game

The Virginia Tech Hokies are set to face off against the Syracuse Orange in an exciting Men's Basketball game. The game is scheduled to take place on February 27, 2024, at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPNU.


Jan 28, 2023; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA;  Syracuse Orange center Mounir Hima (55) controls rebound over Virginia Tech Hokies forward Grant Basile (21) in the second half at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Lee Luther Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

Both teams have been performing well this season, and this game is expected to be a close one. Looking at the betting data, we can see that the odds are in favor of the Syracuse Orange. FanDuel has listed the Orange as -114 favorites to win, while Bet365NewJersey has them at -125. On the other hand, Virginia Tech Hokies are listed as +105 underdogs by both FanDuel and Bet365NewJersey.


In terms of the spread, MGM and DraftKings have set a spread of -1.5 points in favor of Syracuse Orange. This means that for those betting on Syracuse to cover the spread, they would need to win by at least 2 points. Conversely, those betting on Virginia Tech Hokies would need them to either win outright or lose by less than 2 points.


Jan 28, 2023; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies forward John Camden (11) chases after the ball in the second half against the Syracuse Orange at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Lee Luther Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

The total points line for this game is set at 154.5 points by most bookmakers. MGM and DraftKings have listed the over/under odds at -110 for both outcomes. This suggests that bookmakers expect a relatively high-scoring game.


It's worth noting that there have been some changes in the odds leading up to this game. Bet365NewJersey initially had Syracuse listed as -105 favorites but has since shifted their odds to -125. This change could be due to various factors such as recent team performance or player injuries.


Jan 28, 2023; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Syracuse Orange center Jesse Edwards (14) drives to the basket in front of Virginia Tech Hokies forward Grant Basile (21) in the first half at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Lee Luther Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

In conclusion, the upcoming Men's Basketball game between Virginia Tech Hokies and Syracuse Orange promises to be an intense battle on the court. The odds favor Syracuse, but Virginia Tech has shown resilience throughout the season. Fans can expect a high-scoring game with both teams giving their all to secure a victory.


Make sure to mark your calendars for February 27, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET, and tune in to ESPNU to catch all the action live from the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York.

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