Florida State Seminoles (5-0) vs Syracuse Orange (4-2)
Game Info: Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 12:00 pm (Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium)
Betting Odds: Florida State Seminoles -17.5 -- Over/Under: 55.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Syracuse Orange will play the Florida State Seminoles in an ACC game on Saturday afternoon at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. Syracuse has lost two games in a row, while Florida State is undefeated and ranked #4 in the country.
Syracuse Preview
The Syracuse Orange are 4-2 (0-2) this season after they lost to North Carolina by a score of 40-7 last week. Syracuse trailed 27-0 at halftime and their only touchdown came right after halftime. The Orange were out gained by a total of 644-221 and turned the ball over two times in the loss. Syracuse won their first four games of the season, but they lost their last two games to Clemson and UNC. The Syracuse offense is scoring 32.8 points per game with 248 passing yards per game and 174.2 rushing yards per game, while going 49.4% on third downs. Garrett Shrader has thrown for 1,272 yards, eight touchdowns, and five interceptions, while also rushing for 368 yards and six touchdowns for the Orange this year. LeQuint Allen has rushed for 401 yards and seven scores, while Umari Hatcher has caught 19 passes for 310 yards and two touchdowns. The Syracuse defense is allowing 19 points against per game this year, but has allowed 71 points in their last two games.
Florida State Preview
The Florida State Seminoles are 5-0 (3-0) this season after they defeated Virginia Tech by a score of 39-17 in their last game. Florida State led 22-0 after the first quarter, but their lead was trimmed to 22-17, before they pulled away in the second half. The Seminoles out gained the Hokies by a total of 452-313 and forced Virginia Tech to go 2-13 on third downs. Florida State has also defeated LSU, Southern Miss, Boston College, and Clemson. The FSU offense is averaging 42.4 points per game with 257.6 passing yards per game and 174.6 rushing yards per game, while going 39% on third downs. Jordan Travis has thrown for 1,198 yards, 12 touchdowns, and one interception for the Seminoles this year. Trey Benson has rushed for 389 yards and six scores, while Johnny Wilson (questionable) has caught 20 passes for 357 yards and two touchdowns. The Florida State defense is giving up 21.4 points against per game this season.
Florida State Seminoles Team Facts
- Florida State has won each of its last 11 games.
- Florida State has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four home games in October.
- Each of Florida State's last six games at Doak Campbell Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Syracuse Orange Team Facts
- Syracuse has lost each of its last 11 games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
- Syracuse has covered the spread in eight of its last nine October games against AP-ranked teams.
- Syracuse has lost the first half in each of its last six games against conference opponents.
- Each of Syracuse's last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Pick
Syracuse is in a very rough part of their schedule and they looked pretty bad against UNC last week, while Florida State is looking like one of the best teams in the nation. I really thought Syracuse would play better in conference play, but Clemson and North Carolina pretty much dominated them. Florida State has scored at least 31 points in every game this year, but they do give up some points, so I expect the Orange to score a few touchdowns in this one. Just like last week with Florida State, I am taking the over here.
David’s Pick Over 55.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
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