Beat writers predict No. 4 Syracuse to break two-game losing streak against Maryland
David Wilson: Syracuse 69, Maryland 60
Baltimore’s finest
The No. 4 Orange will be fired up after the loss to then-No. 5 Duke and respond with one of its best offensive performances of the season. C.J. Fair has been excited to return to his home state, so what better time for a breakout performance than Monday in College Park?
Trevor Hass: Syracuse 64, Maryland 53
Terra-pinned
Maryland simply doesn’t have the weapons to hang with Syracuse. The fact that the Orange lost at Cameron isn’t all too surprising, but SU is way too talented to lose three in a row. Tyler Ennis and Trevor Cooney return to form, and Syracuse gets its elusive 26th win.
Stephen Bailey: Syracuse 67, Maryland 59
Slow and steady
Syracuse dictates the pace and gets back on track with a victory over the Terps. Maryland has firepower and a slew of productive offensive players, but the SU zone will force turnovers and give the Orange extra possessions. Look for an improved performance from the SU backcourt, which shot just 3-of-18 against Duke on Saturday.
