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Syracuse @ MARYLAND
MARYLAND +4 -105 over Syracuse
The Orangemen are still the #1 ranked team in the country and they’ve proven over and over that they’re tough as shoe leather but their sum is still better than their parts. Syracuse’s run is over and a bit of a breather is now in order after a series of intense games that ended with a loss to Duke on Saturday. We count seven games in its last eight in which the Orange were pushed to the limit. After this game, Syracuse has a five day break before they host Virginia on Saturday. The Orangemen had an amazing run with a slew of close games but over the course of a season it’s near impossible to maintain that intensity. After back-to-back losses and with just four games remaining until the ACC tournament gets underway, this appears to be the most vulnerable conference spot of the season for the Orange.
We’re not 100% sure if Maryland is playing for their tournament lives here but we can assure you that a loss here and they have no chance of getting an at-large bid. Things could have been very different for the Terps this season, as they were so close on a few occasions. Maryland lost to UConn by one-point to open the season. They lost by four points to Pitt on January 25 and nine days ago they lost at Duke by just two points. Had they been able to win two of those three close games, they would absolutely be in a position to get into the NCAA tournament. Still, if the Terps win here, win at Clemson next Sunday and close the season with a home win over Virginia, they at least have to be considered. What we like is that Maryland bounced back after that deflating loss to Duke by defeating Wake to set up this one. They’ve had six days to prepare for this huge game while the Orange have played two very tough games this past week. Maryland could not have asked for a better setup and this small line suggests they’ll respond.
Our Pick
MARYLAND +4 -105 (Risking 2.1 units - To Win: 2.00)
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