Stephen Bailey: Syracuse 68, Miami 50
False warning
This time the Hurricanes can’t stop Syracuse. Miami gave the Orange a scare in its ACC opener, but missed its chance. SU is ready for Jim Larranaga’s 1-2-2 zone, and Trevor Cooney and C.J. Fair will bounce back from a couple off games. SU spends Saturday night smiling on the beach.

David Wilson: Syracuse 63, Miami 45
Eye of the Hurricane
Last time, the Orange caught the brunt of the storm, but it’s begun to calm. Miami (Fla.) sits below .500 in the conference as teams have started to figure out its zone defense. Tyler Ennis proved he can get to the rim against a good defense against Pittsburgh and he’ll do that more frequently against the less-talented Hurricanes.

Trevor Hass: Syracuse 65, Miami 53
Welcome to Miami
The Hurricanes held the Orange to its lowest point total of the season in Syracuse. This time SU cracks 50 — and then some – and bumps its overall record to 19-0. The Ennis and Manu Lecomte matchup should be a dandy, but Ennis has the clear edge in talent and composure. Syracuse will make a concerted effort to fluster Miami early, and will pull away late.