There are six games on the ACC schedule today with the big name matchup going to UNC/Syracuse. On the surface you might think the Heels have a chance since they are playing a highly ranked opponent. Of course when you consider Michigan State and Louisville and their high pressure approach in stopping the Heels and compare it to the Syracuse zone you'll see a stark difference. The Orange will use their 2-3 zone, the same that the Heels have struggled with against Miami and all season long. It seems highly unlikely that UNC will be able to win this one unless Marcus Paige and Leslie McDonald can be 3 point threats and the Heels can take care of the ball.
While the UNC and Syracuse matchup have the marquee programs, the game of the day is likely Virginia and NC State. The Cavaliers have discovered something the last few games blowing out FSU and Wake. NC state has played 3 halves of good basketball in conference play, and outside of a bad half against Pitt, still has a chance to move to 2-1 with a win over UVA.
Check out more previews, links, and analysis below.
NCAAGameSim.com Predictions
UNC at Syracuse - Syracuse wins 69-65 Sim the game here
Notre Dame at Georgia Tech - Notre Dame wins 75-65 Sim the game here
Wake Forest at Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh wins 72-59 Sim the game here
Boston College at Virginia Tech - Pittsburgh wins 72-59 Sim the game here
Duke at Clemson - Duke wins 72-64 Sim the game here
Virginia at NC State - Duke wins 72-64 Sim the game here
View more predictions at NCAAGameSim.com
| Team | Conf | Pct | Overall | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | 2-0 | 1.000 | 15-0 | 1.000 |
| Pittsburgh | 2-0 | 1.000 | 14-1 | 0.933 |
| Virginia | 2-0 | 1.000 | 11-4 | 0.733 |
| Maryland | 2-1 | 0.667 | 10-6 | 0.625 |
| Duke | 1-1 | 0.500 | 12-3 | 0.800 |
| NC State | 1-1 | 0.500 | 11-4 | 0.733 |
| Wake Forest | 1-1 | 0.500 | 11-4 | 0.733 |
| FSU | 1-1 | 0.500 | 10-4 | 0.714 |
| Clemson | 1-1 | 0.500 | 10-4 | 0.714 |
| Notre Dame | 1-1 | 0.500 | 10-5 | 0.667 |
| Virginia Tech | 1-1 | 0.500 | 8-6 | 0.571 |
| Miami | 1-2 | 0.333 | 9-6 | 0.600 |
| UNC | 0-2 | 0.000 | 10-5 | 0.667 |
| Georgia Tech | 0-2 | 0.000 | 9-6 | 0.600 |
| Boston College | 0-2 | 0.000 | 5-10 | 0.333 |
 Injury Report |
|---|
| Patrick Rooks (CL) |
| injured hip, out for season |
| Robert Carter (GT) |
| torn meniscus, out indefinitely |
| Travis Jorgenson (GT) |
| Torn ACL, out for season |
| Deandre Burnett (MI) |
| injured wrist, out for season |
| PJ Hairston (NC) |
| Ineligible |
| Jerian Grant (ND) |
| academically ineligible |
| Marquis Rankin (VT) |
| out for personal reasons |
Links
- Roy Williams hopes No. 2 'Cuse lights UNC's fuse
- UNC next to attempt to solve the Syracuse 2-3 zone
- Former UNC player P.J. Hairston headed to NBA Developmental League
- DeCock: Weary Williams focuses energy on turning UNC around
- UNC whistleblower stands firm: Player couldn’t read, and she’ll show evidence to Williams
- Syracuse basketball ranked 5th in NCAA's Ratings Percentage Index
- Syracuse basketball freshman Tyler Ennis has played beyond his years for Orange
- Virginia eyes first 3-0 ACC start since 2009-10 season
- Notre Dame men's basketball: New road trip ‘refreshing’ for ND
- Pitt to face a consistently inconsistent Wake Forest today
- Hood, Devils not fretting about Jabari Parker as Clemson looms
- Duke comes calling to Littlejohn, facing Clemson in Saturday matinee
- MBB Game Notes: at Clemson (Jan. 11, 2014)
- Stock Watch: Hood rebounds in a big way
- Smaller lineup may produce big results for Duke
Today's Games
| Time | Matchup | TV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00:00 PM | Boston College @ Virginia Tech | RSN | Preview |
| 12:00:00 PM | Notre Dame @ Georgia Tech | ACCN | Preview |
| 12:00:00 PM | Wake Forest @ Pittsburgh | ACCN | Preview |
| 12:00:00 PM | UNC @ Syracuse | ESPN | Preview |
| 2:00:00 PM | Duke @ Clemson | RSN | Preview |
| 5:00:00 PM | Virginia @ NC State | ESPN2 | Preview |
