Syracuse Basketball: Predictions for Cornell 'Boeheim Bowl'

Syracuse Basketball: Predictions for Cornell ‘Boeheim Bowl’

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 15: NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 15: Buddy Boeheim #35 of the Syracuse Orange reacts while walking off the court after Syracuse Orange lost the game 83-76 to the Connecticut Huskies during the 2k Empire Classic at Madison Square Garden on November 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

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We have a reinvigorated ‘Boeheim Bowl’ as the backdrop for this Syracuse basketball vs Cornell matchup on Saturday in the Carrier Dome.

The Syracuse basketball team has to be feeling jolly after getting the biggest win of their young season vs the No. 1 ranked (wink wink) Ohio State Buckeyes. Now the team returns home to the Carrier Dome for its’ final seven games of nonconference play.

Syracuse has to play the Cornell Big Red, just another ho hum nonconference opponent for Syracuse to annihilate right? Wrong.

Well sure maybe Syracuse has a 92-31 advantage in the series with Cornell and the Orange have captured the most recent 38 pairings (per Cuse.com) and probably will win a 39th time on Saturday.

But the backdrop is a family reunion? We’ve seen Jim Boeheim (coach) and Jimmy Boeheim face off, but now we’ll see Jim Boeheim coach, Buddy Boeheim play for Syracuse and his brother Jimmy Boeheim play for Cornell. Should add some intrigue to this annual matchup.

Our expert panel gives their takes on this game and how they see this ‘Boeheim Bowl’ playing out on Saturday.

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