These two teams met earlier this season at the Carrier Dome where UMASS came out on top 107-100 in REGULATION. Seems like the 7.5 is a gift to give to a team like UMASS that has already beaten Syracuse and has covered 9 of 15 on the road. Both of SU's games in the NIT at home have gone above 160 with the Orange yielding 75 ppg while averaging 87.5 ppg. I can't see this game not playing out in the 80s or above and the game should be tight. UMASS has played to lower offensive totals lately, but I think with a team in Syracuse that will be more than happy to run & gun with them, points should be plentiful! Definitely like UMASS and the points and favor the OVER.
Total is up to 165.5 ... Over is getting hammered. I'm just kinda waffling around to see where the # goes. Line is still 7.5. Really like both UMASS and the OVER more & more.