4.4* NCAAB POD 59-28 ATS #Syracuse vs #Michigan

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Syracuse +2 4.4* NCAAB POD
I like the Orange to continue their role in the Final Four and move onto the National Championship. Michigan will struggle in the half court because Jim Boeheim will eliminate the wide open looks that Nick Stauskas took against Florida. Syracuses sufficating defense won't let Michigan get out in transition either which will turn this game into a half court game. Syracuses defense is the best Michigan faced all year because they shut down the three rankin 3rd in the nation and allowing 18.2% over their last 5 games combined from 3 and 31.5% overall.

There is a reason John Beilein is 0-9 vs. Boeheim and I think that will continue. Michigan is also not a deep team so expect Syracuse to try to get some of these players in foul trouble. Syracuse has plenty of offensive talent that is showing up in this tournament led by point guard Michael Carter Williams who could be a lottery pick in the draft. CJ Fair and James Southerland can knock down the three while Christmas and Keita will get offensive rebounds for second chance points. Syracuse was ranked 12th in offensive rebounding % and I think that will be the difference.