Syracuse Basketball: Pitt Panthers (part 2) crystal ball predictions

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - JANUARY 25: Terrell Brown #21 of the Pittsburgh Panthers attempts to grab the ball as Quincy Guerrier #1 of the Syracuse Orange is called for a foul during the second half of an NCAA basketball game at the Carrier Dome on January 25, 2020 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images) /

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Joe Arrigo, contributor (19-8)

Syracuse is in must-win territory, which isn’t any breaking news to Orange fans. With four games until the ACC Tournament, Syracuse needs to go 4 and 0 in order to be back on the bubble.

A lot of people have completely written off the Orange from making the Big Dance, but not me. I think winning the next four games, and advancing to the semi-finals of the ACC Tournament could be enough for the committee to put them in.

Think about this, CBS pays millions of dollars to host March Madness. If they want Syracuse to be in over a team like Rhode Island or Richmond, they will do so.

As for this game against Pittsburgh, I think it is going to be a lot tougher than what it may look like. Pittsburgh at home is always tough to beat, no matter what kind of season they are having.

Syracuse is obviously desperate for wins, but so are the Panthers. Jeff Capel will have his team ready to win. If Syracuse doesn’t come ready to play, they will definitely lose this game. However, that won’t happen. Syracuse will show up and play like their lives are on the line. The end of the season is going to be very interesting in my opinion.

FINAL SCORE

SYRACUSE 73 Pittsburgh 68

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