Villanova-Syracuse Odds Preview

The Villanova Wildcats and the Syracuse Orange will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Carrier Dome. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Villanova jumped out to a six point lead en route to an 82-72 victory over Rutgers on Thursday. Villanova could not cover the 17-point spread, but the game's 154 points sailed OVER the posted total of 137.5. Scottie Reynolds led Villanova with 21 points and six assists, while Corey Stokes chipped in with 17 points. Syracuse snapped a two-game losing skid by defeating Georgetown 98-94 in OT last time out. Syracuse failed to cover the 4-point spread, but the 192 points sailed OVER the posted total of 144.5. Jonny Flynn had 25 points with four rebounds and 11 assists, while Arinze Onuaku added 15 points and hauled down 14 rebounds for a double-double. Team records: Villanova: 21-5 SU, 13-9 ATS Syracuse: 19-7 SU, 9-13 ATS Villanova most recently: When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing DePaul are 3-2 After playing Rutgers are 4-6 After a win are 6-4 Syracuse most recently: When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing St. John's are 7-3 After playing Georgetown are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Villanova's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Villanova's last 5 games Villanova is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games Villanova is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games Syracuse is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home Syracuse is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games Syracuse is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Syracuse's last 6 games at home Next up: Villanova at DePaul, Wednesday, February 25 Syracuse at St. John's, Tuesday, February 24