NC State (3-3) vs Syracuse (4-1)
Game Info: Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Carter-Finley Stadium)
Betting Odds: NC State +4.5 / Syracuse -4.5 --- Over/Under: 54.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ACC Network
In this article, we will formulate a Syracuse vs NC State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 12th at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 7 matchup.
Syracuse Orange Betting Preview
The Syracuse Orange are 4-1 (1-1) this year after they defeated UNLV in overtime by a score of 44-41 last week. Syracuse led 31-21 in the third quarter, but they needed a touchdown with 23 seconds left to force overtime, where they picked up the win. The Orange outgained UNLV by a total of 492-354, tied the turnover battle at one, and went 11-18 on third down in the game. Kyle McCord threw for 355 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while LeQuint Allen rushed for 71 yards and two scores.
Syracuse also has wins over Ohio, Georgia Tech, and Holy Cross, but they did lose to Stanford by a score of 26-24 earlier this year. The Syracuse offense has scored 35.8 points per game with 369 passing yards and 109.6 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 26.2 points per game this season. The Orange have gone 55% on third down and 6-8 on fourth down through five games. Kyle McCord has completed 64.2% of his passes for 1,814 yards, 17 touchdowns, and six interceptions, while Trebor Pena has caught 34 passes for 383 yards and five scores.
NC State Wolfpack Betting Preview
The NC State Wolfpack are 3-3 (0-2) this season after they lost to Wake Forest by a score of 34-30 last week. NC State led 30-20 in the fourth quarter, but they allowed the last 14 points in the game for the loss. The Wolfpack outgained Wake by a total of 419-315, tied the turnover battle at two, and went 8-15 on third down in the game. CJ Bailey threw for 272 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Justin Joly caught four passes for 73 yards and one score.
NC State also has losses against Tennessee and Clemson, but they did pick up wins against Western Carolina, Louisiana Tech, and NIU. The NC State offense has scored 27.8 points per game with 218.7 passing yards and 123.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 33.7 points per game this season. The Wolfpack have gone 37.8% on third down and 3-8 on fourth down so far this season. CJ Bailey has completed 65.4% of his passes for 741 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Justin Joly has caught 20 passes for 313 yards and one score.
Why Syracuse will cover
- Syracuse has won 15 of its last 17 games as a favorite.
- NC State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of Syracuse's last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Four of NC State's last five games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Syracuse's last three October games as a favorite has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- NC State ranks 119th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (33.7).
- NC State ranks 17th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (9.8).
- Syracuse ranks 14th among FBS teams for yards per game this season (478.6).
- Syracuse ranks 113th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (109.6).
Syracuse vs NC State Prediction
NC State has been an extremely disappointing team so far this season and we saw them collapse in the fourth quarter last week against Wake. The Wolfpack did lose McCall early in that game, but there is no excuse for blowing a double-digit lead in the fourth. On the other side, Syracuse picked up a huge win over UNLV last week and their offense has scored 42 and 44 points in their last two games. I think the Orange will continue to roll in this game against a bad NC State team and I like them to win by a few scores. Take Syracuse here.
David’s Pick Syracuse -4.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
