Tale of The Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. Syracuse

Louisville (12-5, 5-1 ACC) is set to face Syracuse (8-8, 2-3 ACC) on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 7:00 p.m. EST at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. Here's how the Cardinals stack up against the Orange:

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Predictions

- ESPN Prediction: Per ESPN's Basketball Power Index, Louisville has a 58.1 percent chance to win against Syracuse. The Cardinals have a BPI rating of 11.2 (50th overall), whereas the Orange have a BPI rating of 6.1 (87th overall).

- KenPom Prediction: Per KenPom.com, the Cardinals have a 72 percent chance to take down the Orange, with a projected final score of 79-73 in favor of Louisville. Louisville has an adjusted efficiency margin of +17.97 (34th overall), whereas Syracuse has an adjusted efficiency margin of +4.28 (114th overall).

- Torvik Prediction: Per BartTorvik.com, the Cards have a 77 percent chance to take down the Orange, with a projected final score of 81-73 in favor of Louisville. Louisville has a "Barthag" of .8835 (32nd overall), whereas Syracuse has a "Barthag" of .5526 (145th overall).

- Personal Prediction: Louisville 82, Syracuse 72.

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