Indiana Hoosiers vs Syracuse Orange Point Spread Picks

The Indiana Hoosiers have had to replace a lot of key parts from a year ago, but still have some talent. However, they still the true experience it will take to head to the Carrier Dome and face an unbeaten Syracuse team. Jim Boeheim seems to always have a great team. This year has been no exception, as the Cuse has three straight wins and covers against BCS conference teams. C.J. Fair is a bona fide All-American candidate, and is averaging 18 points per game, while Tyler Ennis has dished out 33 assists, and has 20 steals already. Indiana may have a better chance later in the year against this type of opponent in this type of venue, but for now they are just not there yet. Stick with the Orange in this one.

the Syracuse Orange were once ranked No. 1 in the country. They started the season at 18-1, so the one thing to be sure of is that this team has an "A" game that can compete with anyone in the country. They have regained the swagger and confidence by winning five of their last six, and have taken on the characteristics of the team that started 18-1. The Hoosiers own a lot of blowout wins this season, but the area they have struggled vs. good defensive teams, and they will see one in the Sweet 16. Indiana lost twice to a strong defensive Wisconsin team, lost to Ohio St., and Butler as well, so this game will be tight. The Hoosiers have not been good in neutral-site games, as they are 7-18-2 ATS in their llast 27. While the Cuse, getting out of the familiar Big East, are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 non-conference tilts. Take the points and back the Cuse.