Syracuse, NY – Syracuse’s men’s basketball team is, unsurprisingly, an underdog for their next game at the 2021 ACC Tournament – against Virginia’s top runner-up.
The Cavaliers (17-6) have an advantage over Orange (16-8) by a difference of 5 points for Thursday’s game in Greensboro, North Carolina. The consensus above / below is 133 points on Wednesday night, according to the Vegas Insider.
SU comes from a dominant 89-68 victory against the state of North Carolina, led by Buddy Boeheim with 27 points. According to Joe Lunardi’s bracketology, a victory over Virginia can almost guarantee a spot in this year’s NCAA Tournament.
UVA is already guaranteed a place in the March Madness, and is well rested for the quarterfinals after a bye in the 1st and 2nd rounds in the ACC tournament. The Cavaliers also had the advantage in their only clash this season, crushing Orange 81-58 at the University of Virginia.
GAME INFORMATION
Who: Syracuse vs. Virginia Basketball
When: Thursday, March 11, 2021
Where: Greensboro, North Carolina
Time: 12:00
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN is available for live streaming on fuboTV (7 days free), Sling (3 days free), Hulu + Live TV (7 days free) and other live TV services.
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