Northeastern vs. Syracuse

This is only the third game for Northeastern, who are coming off of a win over UMass where they allowed 75 points and 41.9% shooting. Northeastern is 7-3 UNDER the total in there past 10 games as an underdog. Syracuse has been focusing on defense with several personnel shifts taking place. The Orange has been without center Bourama Sidibe due to a knee injury, and guard Buddy Boeheim returned the last game after a three-game hiatus due to the program's contact tracing protocols. They come off a win over B.C. allowing 63 points and 35.4% shooing while forcing 17 turnovers. Syracuse is 42-30 UNDER the total as a home favorite of 12.5 to 18 points, plus 116-86 UNDER when the total is 140 to 149.5. And Syracuse won the last meeting with Northeastern two years ago allowing 49 points and 34% shooting. Play Northeastern/Syracuse UNDER the total.