The Syracuse defense has certainly got its grove back since Boeheim's return holding 4 of their 6 opponents to under 40% FG's and 6 of 7 under 42%. Despite those numbers 2 of the last 3 Cuse games went OVER the total but it was versus the ACC's #1 and #2 teams in FG% with the total points scored versus Virginia being 138 and versus Notre Dame they totaled 147.

VT comes in at #9 in FG%. VT has gone OVER 5 of their last 6 games not because of their offense but instead a D which allowed 5 of their last 6 foes to shoot between 49%-59%. Of those past 6 opponents their last 4 were against the conference #1, #3, #4 and #5 scoring offense with the other 2 ranking #9 and #11 all ahead of Syracuse (#13).

Look for this game to stay UNDER the posted number.