Central Connecticut St Blue Devils vs Syracuse Orange prediction: Tobiason's hamstring hangs over Syracuse's rebuilt roster against Central Connecticut
Gerry McNamara's first Syracuse team is almost entirely new, and Aiden Tobiason's health may matter more than any number from last season.
| Spread | Syracuse -21.5 |
|---|---|
| Total (over/under) | 138.75 |
- Syracuse's imported talent should control the paint, while Central Connecticut tries to slow the game and win with jump shots and free-throw discipline.
- Luke Wilson and the Syracuse frontcourt against a Blue Devils offense that made 36.8% of its threes last season, 32nd nationally.
- No spread or total is posted yet. With only 15.6% of Syracuse's minutes returning, last season's numbers are a shaky guide for pricing.
A roster built from scratch
Syracuse went 15-17 last season, fired Adrian Autry and handed the program to Gerry McNamara. What he inherited was mostly empty space. Players on this season's roster accounted for just 15.6% of last season's minutes and 17.6% of its points, so almost everything the Orange did a year ago describes people who are gone.
The replacements arrive with real résumés. Gavin Doty averaged 18.0 points at Siena and posted an offensive rating of 125.2 (points produced per 100 possessions used). Francis Folefac came with him from Siena. Garwey Dual handled the ball at McNeese, and Luke Wilson anchored the middle at App State. The first look at the group was rough: a 72-52 exhibition loss at UConn on Oct. 13, when the offense struggled to create anything after an early injury.
Central Connecticut St Blue Devils vs Syracuse Orange line movement and odds
| Book | Devils ML | Orange ML | Devils spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fanatics | +2500 | -7000 | +21.5 (-110) | o139 (-110) |
| FanDuel | +2200 | -8000 | +21.5 (-110) | o138.5 (-115) |
| Kalshi (fee incl.) | +3021 | -3476 | — | — |
| Polymarket US (fee incl.) | +2244 | -5265 | — | — |
Where the money is on Central Connecticut St Blue Devils vs Syracuse Orange
On the Kalshi moneyline: Central Connecticut St Blue Devils: 48% of bets, 42% of the money; Syracuse Orange: 52% of bets, 58% of the money.
Central Connecticut St Blue Devils vs Syracuse Orange: quick answers
Who is favored in Central Connecticut St Blue Devils vs Syracuse Orange?
Syracuse is favored by 21.5 points (Syracuse -21.5).
What is the over/under for Central Connecticut St Blue Devils vs Syracuse Orange?
The total is 138.75 points.
When is Central Connecticut St Blue Devils vs Syracuse Orange?
Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
Has the line moved for Central Connecticut St Blue Devils vs Syracuse Orange?
No: Central Connecticut St Blue Devils has stayed at +21.5, and the total is still 138.5 (consensus of the regulated US sportsbooks since we first saw the game).
Where is the money on Central Connecticut St Blue Devils vs Syracuse Orange?
On the Kalshi moneyline: Central Connecticut St Blue Devils: 48% of bets, 42% of the money; Syracuse Orange: 52% of bets, 58% of the money.