Who’s Playing
Colgate @ Syracuse
Current Records: Colgate 3-2; Syracuse 2-0
What to Know
The Colgate Raiders are 0-5 against the Syracuse Orange since December of 2015, but they’ll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. They will face off against one another at 5 p.m. ET at Carrier Dome. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
The Raiders simply couldn’t be stopped on Thursday, as they easily beat the Suny Poly Wildcats at home 97-50.
Meanwhile, ‘Cuse had enough points to win and then some against the Drexel Dragons on Sunday, taking their game 75-60. Guard Buddy Boeheim was the offensive standout of the contest for ‘Cuse, picking up 23 points.
Colgate have to know they’ll be fighting an uphill battle given the 10.50 point spread they are up against. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Colgate, who are 1-1-1 against the spread.
Colgate is now 3-2 while the Orange sit at 2-0. Two last-season stats to keep an eye on: The Raiders enter the matchup with only 5.5 steals given up per game on average, good for 27th best in college basketball. But ‘Cuse ranks 25th in college basketball when it comes to steals per game, with 8.1 on average. Ball control might end up being a major factor in this one.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
- Where: Carrier Dome — Syracuse, New York
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $15.00
Odds
The Orange are a big 10.5-point favorite against the Raiders, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 10.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -109
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Series History
Syracuse have won all of the games they’ve played against Colgate in the last seven years.
- Nov 13, 2019 – Syracuse 70 vs. Colgate 54
- Nov 21, 2018 – Syracuse 77 vs. Colgate 56
- Dec 09, 2017 – Syracuse 72 vs. Colgate 58
- Nov 11, 2016 – Syracuse 83 vs. Colgate 55
- Dec 08, 2015 – Syracuse 78 vs. Colgate 51
Injury Report for Syracuse
- Niko Ruffin: Game-Time Decision (Lower Leg)
- Bourama Sidibe: Out (Knee)
Injury Report for Colgate
No Injury Information
