Syracuse Men’s Basketball: Predictions and Poll vs. Youngstown State
Orange Look to Start Season Strong Against Penguins
The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team will tip off their 2022-23 season on Monday, November 7th, when they host the Youngstown State Penguins at the JMA Wireless Dome. The Orange are coming off of a disappointing 16-17 season, but they have high hopes for this year with the addition of several key transfers.
The Penguins are coming off of a 20-10 season and they return three starters from that team. They will be led by senior guard Dwayne Cohill, who averaged 15.9 points per game last season. Youngstown State is a well-coached team and they will be a tough test for the Orange in their season opener.
According to ESPN, Syracuse is a 13.5-point favorite in this game. The Orange have a much more talented roster than the Penguins, but they will need to play well to avoid an upset. Syracuse has a lot of new players this season, so it will be important for them to gel quickly.
Keys to the Game
Here are some keys to the game for Syracuse:
- Get off to a good start.
- Control the tempo of the game.
- Limit turnovers.
- Rebound the basketball.
- Make free throws.
If Syracuse can do these things, they should be able to win this game. However, if they start slowly or turn the ball over too much, they could be in trouble.
Prediction
I predict that Syracuse will win this game, but it will be a close one. The Orange will need to play well to avoid an upset. I think the final score will be Syracuse 75, Youngstown State 65.
