Syracuse men's basketball: predictions and poll vs Colgate from

Syracuse Basketball: Previewing the Colgate Game

Breaking Down the Orange and Raiders

Syracuse men's basketball will tip off its 2022-23 season on Monday, November 7th, when they host Colgate at the JMA Wireless Dome. The Orange are coming off a disappointing 16-17 season, but they have a lot of talent returning this year. Led by senior guard Joe Girard III, Syracuse will look to make a run at the NCAA Tournament. Colgate, on the other hand, is coming off a 16-15 season. The Raiders are led by senior guard Tucker Richardson, who averaged 17.5 points per game last season. Colgate is a tough opponent, but Syracuse should be able to win this game at home.

Key Players to Watch

Syracuse * Joe Girard III, guard * Judah Mintz, guard * Jesse Edwards, center * Benny Williams, forward * Maliq Brown, forward Colgate * Tucker Richardson, guard * Nelly Cummings, guard * Keegan Records, forward * Oliver Lynch-Daniels, forward * Ryan Moffatt, center

Prediction

Syracuse should be able to win this game at home. The Orange have more talent than Colgate, and they should be able to use their size advantage to their advantage. Syracuse should win by double digits.

Poll Results

In a recent poll of Syracuse fans, 82% of respondents said they believe the Orange will win this game. Only 18% of respondents said they believe Colgate will win.