Miami Hurricanes Defeat Syracuse Orange 85-76
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · JMA Wireless Dome
Miami Hurricanes 85, Syracuse Orange 76, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Miami Hurricanes vs Syracuse Orange?
Miami Hurricanes beat Syracuse Orange 85-76 at JMA Wireless Dome on January 24, 2026.
Who was favored in Miami Hurricanes vs Syracuse Orange?
Miami Hurricanes were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.
In a competitive matchup, the Miami Hurricanes triumphed over the Syracuse Orange with a final score of 85-76 at the JMA Wireless Dome. This victory marks Miami's continued strong performance in the NCAAB season, as they improve their record to 17-4, while Syracuse falls to 12-9.
Both teams entered the game with contrasting recent forms. Syracuse had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, currently on a two-game losing streak. They averaged 78.0 points scored per game while allowing 71.4 points. Their last five games saw them scoring an average of 81.2 points but conceding 77.4 points. In their most recent outings, Syracuse lost to the Virginia Tech Hokies 74-76 and the Boston College Eagles 73-81. Prior to this, they had secured wins against the Florida State Seminoles (94-86), Pittsburgh Panthers (83-72), and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (82-72).
On the other hand, Miami had a strong record of 8-2 in their last ten games, although they too are on a two-game losing streak. The Hurricanes averaged 84.6 points scored while allowing 72.1 points during this stretch. Their last five games resulted in an average of 75.0 points scored and 72.2 points allowed. Miami's recent losses came against the Florida State Seminoles (63-65) and the Clemson Tigers (59-69). Prior to these defeats, they had impressive victories over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (81-69), Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (91-81), and Wake Forest Demon Deacons (81-77).
The home team, Syracuse, had a home record of 4-3, while Miami boasted a solid away record of 6-1. In their previous meeting during the 2025 season, Miami defeated Syracuse 91-84, giving Miami a 1-0 edge in their head-to-head record this season.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but it is a factor that often influences game outcomes. The betting market reflected Miami as a slight favorite, with DraftKings listing the odds at MIA -1.5, with a total set at 149.5. The odds for Miami's moneyline were -130, while Syracuse's was +110.
The game conditions were standard for a college basketball matchup, played in the indoor setting of the JMA Wireless Dome. Fans witnessed a high-scoring affair, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities.
As the game progressed, key plays defined the outcome. Malik Reneau's layup, assisted by Tre Donaldson, extended Miami's lead to 79-69 in the second half. J.J. Starling responded with a driving layup for Syracuse, bringing the score to 79-71. However, Miami maintained their advantage with free throws from Donaldson and a series of layups and dunks from Ernest Udeh Jr. and Nate Kingz, ultimately sealing the game at 85-76.
Overall, this fixture highlighted the competitive nature of NCAAB, with Miami demonstrating resilience in bouncing back from recent losses, while Syracuse continues to seek consistency in their performance.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MIA -1.5 | 149.5 o -108 / u -112 | Miami Hurricanes -130 · Syracuse Orange +110 |
Leaders
- PointsDonnie Freeman14Syracuse Orange
- AssistsNaithan George5Syracuse Orange
- ReboundsDonnie Freeman4Syracuse Orange
- PointsMalik Reneau20Miami Hurricanes
- AssistsMalik Reneau5Miami Hurricanes
- ReboundsMalik Reneau11Miami Hurricanes
Recent form
Syracuse Orange
Last 10: 6-4Streak L278 scored · 71.4 allowed per game4-3 at home
- L74-76vs Virginia Tech HokiesJan 22
- L73-81at Boston College EaglesJan 17
- W94-86vs Florida State SeminolesJan 14
- W83-72at Pittsburgh PanthersJan 10
- W82-72at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsJan 7
- L61-64vs Clemson TigersDec 31
- W77-48vs Stonehill SkyhawksDec 23
- W91-83vs Northeastern HuskiesDec 20
- W76-62vs Mercyhurst LakersDec 18
- L69-70vs Hofstra PrideDec 13
Miami Hurricanes
Last 10: 8-2Streak L284.6 scored · 72.1 allowed per game2-1 away
- L63-65vs Florida State SeminolesJan 21
- L59-69at Clemson TigersJan 17
- W81-69at Notre Dame Fighting IrishJan 14
- W91-81vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsJan 10
- W81-77at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsJan 8
- W76-69vs Pittsburgh PanthersDec 31
- W105-67vs North Florida OspreysDec 21
- W98-81vs Florida International PanthersDec 17
- W104-79vs UL Monroe WarhawksDec 13
- W88-64vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesDec 6
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Miami Hurricanes | Syracuse Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 33-54 | 30-61 |
| Field goal % | 61 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 7-13 | 6-21 |
| Three-point % | 54 | 29 |
| Free throws | 12-15 | 10-15 |
| Free throw % | 80 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 21 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 5 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 16 |
| Assists | 20 | 13 |
| Steals | 4 | 11 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 6 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 4 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 16 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 52 | 42 |
| Fouls | 13 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 96 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half43-40J.J. Starling makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-40Tre Donaldson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half45-42Nate Kingz makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-42Tru Washington makes 25-foot three point jumper (Malik Reneau assists)
- 2nd Half48-44J.J. Starling makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-44Malik Reneau makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-46Naithan George makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-48Donnie Freeman makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half52-48Shelton Henderson makes 6-foot dunk
- 2nd Half54-48Tru Washington makes layup (Shelton Henderson assists)
- 2nd Half54-50Donnie Freeman makes 13-foot jumper (Nate Kingz assists)
- 2nd Half57-50Timotej Malovec makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tru Washington assists)
- 2nd Half57-51William Kyle III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-52William Kyle III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-52Malik Reneau makes 8-foot jumper (Tre Donaldson assists)
- 2nd Half59-55Kiyan Anthony makes 30-foot three point jumper (J.J. Starling assists)
- 2nd Half62-55Timotej Malovec makes 27-foot three point jumper (Malik Reneau assists)
- 2nd Half62-56Kiyan Anthony makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-56Shelton Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-56Shelton Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-56Shelton Henderson makes layup (Timotej Malovec assists)
- 2nd Half69-56Tre Donaldson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Shelton Henderson assists)
- 2nd Half69-58Kiyan Anthony makes layup
- 2nd Half69-60Naithan George makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half71-60Ernest Udeh Jr. makes layup (Malik Reneau assists)
- 2nd Half71-63Tyler Betsey makes 26-foot three point jumper (Naithan George assists)
- 2nd Half73-63Tre Donaldson makes 5-foot jumper
- 2nd Half75-63Shelton Henderson makes layup (Tre Donaldson assists)
- 2nd Half75-65Donnie Freeman makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half77-65Malik Reneau makes layup (Tre Donaldson assists)
- 2nd Half77-67Donnie Freeman makes 7-foot jumper (Naithan George assists)
- 2nd Half77-69Sadiq White Jr. makes 5-foot dunk (J.J. Starling assists)
- 2nd Half79-69Malik Reneau makes layup (Tre Donaldson assists)
- 2nd Half79-71J.J. Starling makes driving layup
- 2nd Half80-71Tre Donaldson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-71Tre Donaldson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-73Nate Kingz makes layup (J.J. Starling assists)
- 2nd Half83-73Ernest Udeh Jr. makes 5-foot alley oop dunk (Dante Allen assists)
- 2nd Half83-76Nate Kingz makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tyler Betsey assists)
- 2nd Half85-76Ernest Udeh Jr. makes 3-foot dunk (Tre Donaldson assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Syracuse Orange, below favours Miami Hurricanes.
Venue
- JMA Wireless DomeSyracuse, NY
- Attendance21417
- OfficialsSean Hull, Ron Groover, Kellen Miliner
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