Syracuse students agree: We're not at this game.
Syracuse handled Oakland in a game that was fairly close until the last four minutes. But a win is a win, especially in the non-conference. Either way, Syracuse heads into their last home game before Christmas. Another chance for a win before having a little bit of a break. The good news is Syracuse should get it done.
This is an interesting matchup for Syracuse at this point in the year. And you wouldn't think of it considering the team they are playing is named North Florida (better than Central and South). Oddly North Florida is the best three point shooting team in the nation in terms of the number of shots made. This is definitely the opposite kind of offensive team than Oakland, which is good as the perimeter defense is a bit better than Syracuse's interior defense. Where Sidibe and Dolezaj were in a bit of foul trouble, North Florida's primary offensive attack will not be in the paint, which should allow both players to stay in the game extended minutes. That helps Syracuse's offense as North Florida's interior defense is really not good. This should allow Syracuse to, in theory, get some decent offensive production from the post and in the paint, which should allow Syracuse's shooting to open up. Not to mention Syracuse should be able to get some transition buckets. Expect another big game from Hughes and Boeheim and Girard. But also expect some higher point outputs from Dolezaj, Sidibe, and probably Guerrier. This is kind of a great matchup for Syracuse as long as Syracuse is able to defend the Osprey shooters. Much like Oakland, this game should be fairly close at the half, but Syracuse should pull away in the 2nd half. Syracuse over North Florida by 18.
Today's game is available nationally on the ACC network at 6:00pm. John should be in the Dome today, unlike Wednesday. I'm in the home office. Here's hoping the crowd noise is a little louder today and GO ORANGE!
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