Syracuse has been playing better lately — at least until they ran into Louisville.
Hard to believe, but over the years Pitt is 6-2 at the Carrier Dome under Jamie Dixon, the same record as at the Pete.
This is not a make or break game for either team as far as the NCAA Tournament is concerned. For either team it would be a solid win but not a killer loss — well, a little worse for Syracuse since it would be at home, but not by much.
But both teams need this game to try and get a little more confidence — and get a little more room to breathe in their chances of making the NCAA Tournament.