Who's Playing

Wake Forest Demon Deacons @ Syracuse Orange

Current Records: Wake Forest 9-4, Syracuse 6-6

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: JMA Wireless Dome -- Syracuse, New York
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Ticket Cost: $6.00

What to Know

We've got another exciting ACC matchup on schedule as the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Syracuse Orange are set to tip at 2:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday at JMA Wireless Dome. The Demon Deacons are no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.

Last Saturday, Wake Forest couldn't handle Clemson and fell 73-62.

Wake Forest's loss came about despite a quality game from Hunter Sallis, who went 11 for 15 en route to 26 points plus two steals. What's more, Sallis also posted a 73.3% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in February.

Wake Forest struggled to work together and finished the game with only five assists. That's the fewest assists they've posted since back in January.

Meanwhile, Syracuse earned a 75-63 win over Bucknell on Saturday.

Syracuse's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Eddie Lampkin Jr., who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 11 rebounds. Jaquan Carlos was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 11 points and nine assists.

Wake Forest's defeat dropped their record down to 9-4. As for Syracuse, the victory got them back to even at 6-6.

Looking forward, Wake Forest is expected to win a tight contest, barring any buzzer beaters. This will be their first time playing as the favorites on the road this season.

Everything came up roses for Wake Forest against Syracuse in their previous meeting back in February, as the squad secured a 99-70 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Wake Forest since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

Odds

Wake Forest is a slight 2.5-point favorite against Syracuse, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Demon Deacons as a 1.5-point favorite.


The over/under is 144 points.

See college basketball picks for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. Get picks now.

Series History

Syracuse has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Wake Forest.

  • Feb 03, 2024 - Wake Forest 99 vs. Syracuse 70
  • Mar 08, 2023 - Wake Forest 77 vs. Syracuse 74
  • Mar 04, 2023 - Syracuse 72 vs. Wake Forest 63
  • Jan 29, 2022 - Syracuse 94 vs. Wake Forest 72
  • Jan 08, 2022 - Wake Forest 77 vs. Syracuse 74
  • Feb 08, 2020 - Syracuse 75 vs. Wake Forest 73
  • Mar 02, 2019 - Syracuse 79 vs. Wake Forest 54
  • Mar 06, 2018 - Syracuse 73 vs. Wake Forest 64
  • Feb 11, 2018 - Syracuse 78 vs. Wake Forest 70
  • Jan 03, 2018 - Wake Forest 73 vs. Syracuse 67