Yesterday’s Results for Syracuse vs Indiana

CBB CLASSIC: Syracuse vs Indiana...

Analysis: Root Reserve on Syracuse Syracuse improved to 2-0 Thursday with a dominant 102-49 win over the Central Connecticut Blue Devils, easily covering as a 23.5-point home favorite while the Over (135.5) cashed. G Gavin Doty led the Orange with 18 points, while F Mark Morano added 16. The duo combined for 7 of Syracuse's 9 3-pointers as the Orange cruised. Indiana improved to 2-0 Thursday with a 92-69 win over the Bellarmine Knights, although the Hoosiers failed to cover as 29.5-point home favorites while the Over (153.5) cashed. Duke transfer G Darren Harris led the way with a career-high 23 points and 5 3s, while Villanova transfer G Bryce Lindsay chipped in 15 points. Syracuse has done a nice job taking care of the basketball, averaging just 6.5 turnovers through 2 games compared to Indiana's 11.5. The Orange are also shooting 51.5% from the field and pulling down 42.5 rebounds per game. Indiana is 2-0, but hasn't covered a spread yet, and its defense has allowed opponents to shoot 59% inside the arc. That's an area Syracuse should be able to exploit with Doty and F Sadiq White Jr. The game is technically on a neutral court, although playing in Indianapolis gives Indiana a bit of a hometown advantage. Syracuse has also won 6 straight meetings against the Hoosiers. With the Orange protecting possessions and shooting efficiently, there's no reason they can't keep this one close throughout.