I like Cuse here as well. Any other game and the Garden would be rocking for St. John's but the Cuse fans will be out in force making this a virtual home game for the Orange. They won't be caught off guard and lose by 20 either. My only fear with Cuse is Scoop causing a crap load of turnovers in a big game...again.
If you've ever been to MSG for a Syracuse game you'd know what I mean. I've seen them play St. Johns there before - the Red Storm will have their contingent, especially with the season they've had, but the Cuse fans have a huge hold on that place and I think you'll see more Orange than Red. Simply put: I don't bet against Syracuse at MSG with tight spreads like this.
It is early but I sure like this start. Kennedy going down doesn't hurt the Cuse backers either. I hit them on the 1st half as well, hoping it holds as it is but St. Johns can't stay this cold all game.