Syracuse Basketball: Notre Dame (round 2) crystal ball predictions

SOUTH BEND, IN - JANUARY 11: Head coach Mike Brey of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts in the second half of the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Purcell Pavilion on January 11, 2020 in South Bend, Indiana. Louisville defeated Notre Dame 67-64. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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Joe Arrigo, contributor (12-6)

Syracuse is continuing to win in this crazy roller coaster of a season.The Orange barely survived a very close game in Blacksburg against a Virginia Tech team that had one of the most unique approaches to the zone I have ever seen. The Orange controlled most of the game yet somehow the game went down to the final seconds.

What makes this game against Notre Dame so important is the fact the Syracuse seems to always lose to the Irish. Beating teams like Notre Dame are going to be key in the final standings.

There aren’t many good teams in the ACC, so Syracuse has the chance to finish very high in the league.

This game will come down to the wire as every Syracuse- Notre Dame does, and I think the Orange will prevail. Earlier in the year, I picked Notre Dame when they first matched, but I think Syracuse will win this one because the Orange have now found their confidence. I’m not picking against them until I see that change.

Final score
Syracuse 71 Notre Dame 68

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