NC State vs Syracuse Prediction
ACC action kicks off on Saturday as the NC State Wolfpack visits Syracuse. While three spots separate these teams in the national rankings,
home-field advantage sees the Orange as -3.5 point favorites for this even matchup. The total is set at 44.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
NC State Wolfpack (+3.5) vs. Syracuse Orange (-3.5); o/u 42
3:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 15, 2022, from JMA Wireless Dome and airing on ACCNetwork
NC State Wolfpack Game Notes
One week after losing to Clemson, NC State used its top notch defense to squeeze by Florida State. While the #14 Wolfpack stand 5-1, they haven’t lived up to last season’s surprise ACC title run. Devin Leary’s production has been erratic and the team’s offense mirrors his highs and lows. Last Saturday, Leary completed 10 of 21 for 130 yards and one touchdown and interception. A similar performance on Sat. won’t bode too well vs. the nation’s #10-ranked defense.
Syracuse Orange Game Notes
Firmly among college football’s mid-season turnaround stories, unbeaten Syracuse hasflexed two-way muscle against solid programs. This year, the Orange owns victoriesover Lousiville, Purdue, and Virginia to already match last year’s win total. Averaging38.4 ppg and allowing just 14 has spurred the Orange resurgence. Last week, Syracuseblanked lightly regarded Wagner 59-0. In its latest competitive contest, the Orange usedfive field goals and one Garrett Shrader rushing score as ammo to slide past Virginia22-20. Overall, Shrader’s 10 touchdowns and 1 pick efficiency have buoyed Syracuse’shot start.
NC State Wolfpack vs. Syracuse Orange Betting Trends
Under is 4-0 in the Wolfpack’s last 4 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in the Orange’s last 8 games on fieldturf.
Under is 6-1 in the Orange’s last 7 home games.
Under is 5-1 in the Orange’s last 6 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
NC State vs. Syracuse Betting Prediction
Syracuse is 4-1 ATS this season. NC State is 2-4 against the spread. Combined O/Uhovers around .500 for these defensive-minded programs. Under is 4-0 in theWolfpack’s last four games after allowing 200 rushing yards in their previous game.Under is 6-1 in the Orange’s last 7 home games. Given what we know about theseteams, take the Under 44 for their latest showdown.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 7 PREDICTION: Under 44
