Syracuse Orange stands out as the favorable choice in this matchup, primarily due to their home-court prowess and balanced attack. The Orange's scoring average of 76 points per game, combined with a solid 3-point defense (allowing only 30.2% from deep), gives them a significant advantage. Its only tough for opponents to shoot well in the dome.
Judah Mintz, averaging 18.4 points per game, is poised to lead Syracuse's offense with efficiency and consistency. Syracuse's ability to maintain a steady offensive output, coupled with their defensive resilience, particularly in guarding the perimeter, positions them well against NC State. We are backing the Syracuse Orange to cover on Saturday night!