This is an 8* ASSASSIN on Syracuse.

Syracuse played in the First Four and it's advanced to this point having won three straight by five points or less. Duke's advanced with blowout wins over Iona and Rhode Island. The Orange most recently beat Michigan State 55-53, holding the Spartans to just 25.8 percent shooting. The Orange though were 24 of 31 from the free throw line. The Blue Devils held the Rams to just 39.7 percent shooting in their latest win, while also going 19 of 24 from the charity stripe. Note though that the Orange are 7-1 ATS in their last eight NCAA tournament games and 4-1 ATS in their last five against teams with a win percentage above 60, while Duke is just 1-3 ATS in its last four after back-to-back ATS covers. The Orange know they likely won't survive this round, but they won't be going down without a fight. In this grind it out battle, we're going to recommend grabbing as many points as you can. Play on the ORANGE.

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