Indiana Hoosiers defeat Syracuse Orange 83-80: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · NCAAB · Syracuse Orange 80, Indiana Hoosiers 83
The Indiana Hoosiers beat the Syracuse Orange 83-80 on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, a neutral site. The Syracuse Orange covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 146.5, with 163 points combined. AiQ went 3-0 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Syracuse Orange vs. Indiana Hoosiers final score and game recap
The Syracuse Orange led 38-34 at halftime. The Indiana Hoosiers outscored the Syracuse Orange 49-42 in the second half. They trailed by 4 points at halftime and came back to win.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Ryan Moesch (Syracuse Orange): 19 points, 6 assists.
- Kiyan Anthony (Syracuse Orange): 16 points, 3 assists.
- Markus Burton (Indiana Hoosiers): 20 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Darren Harris (Indiana Hoosiers): 20 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists.
Who covered the spread in Syracuse Orange vs. Indiana Hoosiers?
The Syracuse Orange covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs, losing by 3 points.
The spread opened at Indiana Hoosiers -4.5 and closed at Indiana Hoosiers -5.5. AiQ's pick was the Syracuse Orange +5.5: a win.
Did Syracuse Orange vs. Indiana Hoosiers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 163 points combined against a closing total of 146.5, over by 16.5. 72 of the 163 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 147.5 and closed at 146.5. AiQ's pick was the over 146.5: a win.
How did AiQ's Syracuse Orange vs. Indiana Hoosiers predictions do?
AiQ went 3-0 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Indiana Hoosiers to win at -250, a win (+$40 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Syracuse Orange +5.5, a win.
- Total: the over 146.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the moneyline, the spread and the total.
Syracuse Orange vs. Indiana Hoosiers game prop results: team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Syracuse Orange team total 70.5: the over, paying -115, with 80 scored.
- Indiana Hoosiers team total 76.5: the over, paying -110, with 83 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Syracuse Orange won the first half, paying +154.
- First-half total 68.5: the over, paying -120, with 72 points scored.
- First-half spread: Syracuse Orange +3.5 covered, paying -125.
Syracuse Orange vs. Indiana Hoosiers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Syracuse Orange at +202 and the Indiana Hoosiers at -250. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Indiana Hoosiers a 68% favorite. The Indiana Hoosiers won as the favorite at -250: $40 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Indiana Hoosiers, the best price before the game was -245 at Fanatics: priced below fair (−2.3% value).
The spread moved toward the Indiana Hoosiers between the open and the close, and the Syracuse Orange covered. The total moved down from 147.5 to 146.5, and the game went over.
Syracuse Orange and Indiana Hoosiers betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Syracuse Orange 2-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (2-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went over.
This result left the Indiana Hoosiers 3-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over. That made it three straight wins for the Indiana Hoosiers.
What's next for Syracuse Orange and Indiana Hoosiers?
Next for the Syracuse Orange: at the St. John's Red Storm on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Next for the Indiana Hoosiers: the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at home on Thursday, November 12, 2026.