Syracuse Orange (4-5) vs Pittsburgh Panthers (2-7)
Game Info: Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 3:30 pm (Yankee Stadium)
Betting Odds: Syracuse Orange +3 -- Over/Under: 37.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Syracuse Orange will play the Pittsburgh Panthers in an ACC game on Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium in New York. Syracuse has lost five games in a row, while Pittsburgh has lost three games in a row.
Syracuse Preview
The Syracuse Orange are 4-5 (0-5) this season after they lost to Boston College by a score of 17-10 last week. Syracuse led 7-3 in the first quarter, but they played pretty poorly on offense in this game for the loss. The Orange were out gained by a total of 350-246 and turned the ball over four times in the game. Syracuse has also lost to Virginia Tech, Florida State, UNC, and Clemson during this losing streak. The Syracuse offense is scoring 24.4 points per game with 199.9 passing yards per game and 153.1 rushing yards per game, while going 41.2% on third downs. Garrett Shrader has thrown for 1,508 yards, nine touchdowns, and five interceptions for the Orange this season. LeQuint Allen has rushed for 695 yards and seven scores, while Damien Alford has caught 24 passes for 389 yards and one touchdown. The Syracuse defense is allowing 23.3 points against per game this year.
Pittsburgh Preview
The Pittsburgh Panthers are 2-7 (1-4) this year after they lost to Florida State by a score of 24-7 in their last game. Pittsburgh led 7-0 in the second quarter, but they were out scored 24-0 to finish the game with the loss. The Panthers were out gained by a total of 501-333 and turned the ball over three times in the game. Pittsburgh’s lone ACC win came against Louisville by a score of 38-21. The Pittsburgh offense is averaging 20.7 points per game with 212.3 passing yards per game and 102.6 rushing yards per game, while going 31.3% on third downs. Christian Veilleux has thrown for 1,018 yards, six touchdowns, and seven interceptions for the Panthers this season. Rodney Hammond Jr. has rushed for 338 yards and three touchdowns, while Konata Mumpfield has caught 36 passes for 498 yards and four scores. The Pittsburgh defense is giving up 28.2 points against per game this season.
Syracuse Orange Team Facts
- Syracuse has lost each of its last 11 games as an underdog.
- Syracuse has failed to cover the spread in each of its last eight games in November.
- Syracuse has lost the first half in 15 of its last 19 games against conference opponents.
- Seven of Syracuse's last eight games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Pittsburgh Panthers Team Facts
- Pittsburgh has won each of its last 12 matches as a favorite when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Pittsburgh has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Seven of Pittsburgh's last eight games as a favorite against Syracuse have gone UNDER the total points line.
Pick
Syracuse comes into this game in shambles and they are on a five game losing streak. The Orange started the season with four straight wins, but it looks like they have pretty much given up on the year, as they have shown very little over their last four games. Pittsburgh has lost three games in a row and has been out scored 82-14 in their last two games. Both teams have struggled to score in recent games, but I cannot back this Syracuse team with how they have played. Give me Pittsburgh to get the win at Yankee Stadium.
David’s Pick Pittsburgh -3
AUTHOR: David Racey
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