Syracuse Basketball: Virginia Tech Hokies crystal ball predictions

LAHAINA, HI - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Mike Young of the Virginia Tech Hokies participates in the post game press conference after the game against the Michigan State Spartans at the Lahaina Civic Center on November 25, 2019 in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images) /

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Syracuse basketball looks to get back on track vs Virginia Tech in the dome on Tuesday. Here are our full crystal ball predictions + top x-factors.

Syracuse basketball already had a slim margin for error prior to losing to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday. Things won’t get easier for the Orange on Tuesday night vs a very game Virginia Tech squad.

Although the oddsmakers don’t necessarily feel that way. Per Vegas, Syracuse is a five-point favorite at home and per the ESPN BPI Analytics, the team has a 63.5 percent chance to come away with the win.

Syracuse will be playing Virginia Tech for the first time this season and it’ll add a new chapter to the rivalry. Say hello to head coach Mike Young, it’s his first year at the helm for the Hokies after building a winner in Wofford.

Syracuse will have to be ready for a new challenge in the dome late on Tuesday evening if they have any hopes of reaching the NCAA tournament. Here is our full crystal ball predictions and our top x-factors for this pivotal ACC clash.

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