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Syracuse @ Virginia Tech

Current Records: Syracuse 13-8; Virginia Tech 12-8

What to Know

The Syracuse Orange and the Virginia Tech Hokies are set to square off in an ACC matchup at 7 p.m. ET Jan. 28 at Cassell Coliseum. Virginia Tech will be strutting in after a victory while the Orange will be stumbling in from a defeat.

'Cuse was close but no cigar on Tuesday as they fell 72-68 to the North Carolina Tar Heels. Forward Chris Bell put forth a good effort for the losing side as he had 15 points.

Speaking of close games: things were close when Virginia Tech and the Duke Blue Devils clashed on Monday, but Virginia Tech ultimately edged out the opposition 78-75. Virginia Tech's forward Grant Basile was one of the most active players for the team, picking up 24 points along with eight rebounds.

'Cuse is expected to lose this next one by 6. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 4-2 against the spread when expected to lose.

The Orange were able to grind out a solid win over the Hokies in the teams' previous meeting earlier this month, winning 82-72. The rematch might be a little tougher for 'Cuse since the squad won't have home-court advantage. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Cassell Coliseum -- Blacksburg, Virginia
  • TV: ACC Network
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $55.00

Odds

The Hokies are a solid 6-point favorite against the Orange, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hokies as a 7-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Syracuse have won five out of their last nine games against Virginia Tech.

  • Jan 11, 2023 - Syracuse 82 vs. Virginia Tech 72
  • Feb 12, 2022 - Virginia Tech 71 vs. Syracuse 59
  • Jan 23, 2021 - Syracuse 78 vs. Virginia Tech 60
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Syracuse 71 vs. Virginia Tech 69
  • Jan 07, 2020 - Virginia Tech 67 vs. Syracuse 63
  • Jan 26, 2019 - Virginia Tech 78 vs. Syracuse 56
  • Dec 31, 2017 - Syracuse 68 vs. Virginia Tech 56
  • Jan 10, 2017 - Virginia Tech 83 vs. Syracuse 73
  • Feb 02, 2016 - Syracuse 68 vs. Virginia Tech 60