Syracuse vs. Maryland Showdown: Can Orange Upset Terrapins in Brooklyn Clash?
December 21, 2024Maryland recently celebrated a commanding 111-57 victory over St. Francis, marking their fifth consecutive win at home.
In contrast, Syracuse is coming off a disappointing 75-71 loss to Georgetown, which was their first home defeat of the season.
Both teams are known for their high-scoring capabilities, with Syracuse averaging 79.3 points per game and Maryland leading with 87.8 points.
In their last meeting on November 27, 2017, Syracuse narrowly defeated Maryland 72-70, but this time they will not have the advantage of playing at home.
Syracuse enters the game with a record of 5-5 and 0-1 in the ACC, while Maryland boasts a 9-2 record and is 1-1 in the Big Ten.
The Syracuse Orange are set to face the Maryland Terrapins on December 21, 2024, at 12 p.m. EST at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
This matchup will be broadcasted on ESPN2, allowing fans to follow the action live.
Maryland has excelled in non-conference play, holding an impressive 8-1 record and ranking third in the Big Ten with an average of 27.1 defensive rebounds per game.
Syracuse has a 5-4 record against non-conference opponents, including a narrow victory in their only game decided by less than four points.
Maryland has consistently outperformed their opponents this season, winning eight games by 24 points or more.
BetMGM Sportsbook has set Maryland as the favorite to win by 12.5 points, with an over/under of 155 points for the game.
Key players to watch include Julian Reese for Maryland, who averages 12.1 points and 8.5 rebounds, and Donnie Freeman for Syracuse, averaging 13.4 points and 7.9 rebounds.
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AP News • Dec 21, 2024
Maryland Terrapins and the Syracuse Orange play in Brooklyn, New YorkFOX Sports • Dec 21, 2024
Maryland Terrapins and the Syracuse Orange play in Brooklyn, New York