Syracuse (13-7, 6-3 Atlantic Coast) looks to extend its winning streak to six in Clemson, South Carolina against the Tigers (10-9, 4-5), who just beat No. 9 Duke.

Here’s what the men’s basketball beat writers think about the fate of SU’s winning streak:

Nick Alvarez (14-6)
And another one
Syracuse 83, Clemson 79

This run has to end eventually, and a road ACC game before hosting Duke reads like a trap game, but Clemson isn’t the team to end it. The Tigers allow 36.7% of their opponents’ points from 3 and SU doesn’t need much of an excuse to shoot it. Clemson has a few impressive wins, but they don’t have the size or playmaking to consistently beat this improved 2-3 zone. Orange shooters in the day. Syracuse continues to win games it should. Add Clemson to the list.

Michael McCleary (14-6)
Neaux Tigers!
Syracuse 65, Clemson 60

Woah. So, after starting off terribly, I’ve come back to tie it up. Syracuse has been streaking and I’m pretty sure it’s because I’m choosing it to win, but that’s not important. But let’s be real: This team looks good. Duke comes to the Carrier Dome this Saturday and the Orange are actually a real threat. Do you think their momentum stops against Clemson? The Orange get another resume-boosting win against the former Duke slayers.

Josh Schafer (14-6)
Anotha one
Syracuse 72 Clemson 65

Syracuse has won five in a row and it just simply can’t be picked against. The Orange have won in a multitude of ways and seem to fix whatever issues arise on any given night. Whether it be Elijah Hughes or Buddy Boeheim, SU will have enough lead scoring to win this one. Duke recently lost at Clemson, but I’d view that more as a rare case than a trend. The only way SU trips on Tuesday is if it’s caught looking ahead. But through the last month, the Orange have proven themselves a team that takes it one game at a time.

Published on January 27, 2020 at 11:06 pm