- Syracuse Orange is a -3.5 point favorite vs. California Golden Bears
- California vs. Syracuse Total (Over/Under): 56.5 points
- TV Channel: ACCN
California (0-1) visit JMA Wireless Dome to take on Syracuse (1-0) on Sep. 12 in Syracuse, NY. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 pm.
The Syracuse Orange are betting favorites in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).
The California vs. Syracuse Over/Under is 56.5 total points.
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California vs. Syracuse Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| California | +3.5 -112 | 56.5 -105 | +138 |
| Syracuse | -3.5 -105 | 56.5 -112 | -165 |
California vs Syracuse Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Syracuse will win this game with 59.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the California Golden Bears and the Syracuse Orange, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
California vs Syracuse Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Syracuse will cover the spread with 57.5% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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California Best Bets Today
- California has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 away games (+5.75 Units / 120% ROI)
- California has hit the 1H Game Total Over in their last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 87% ROI)
- California has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 5 away games (+4.95 Units / 84% ROI)
- California have covered the 1Q Spread in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 81% ROI)
- California has hit the Team Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.85 Units / 50% ROI)
Syracuse Best Bets Today
- Syracuse have covered the 1Q Spread in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.55 Units / 36% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+3.05 Units / 40% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.35 Units / 18% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.20 Units / 16% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
California Against the Spread (ATS) Record
California Golden Bears is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- California is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
- California is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- California is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Syracuse Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Syracuse Orange is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Syracuse is 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Syracuse is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Syracuse is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
California: Keys to the Game vs. Syracuse
California was 2-5 (.286) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team last season– T-4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .578
California was 2-6 (.250) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-25th-worst in FBS; Average: .454
California was 1-4 (.200) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards last season– T-31st-worst in FBS; Average: .379
California was 1-8 (.111) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .476
Syracuse: Keys to the Game vs. California
Syracuse was 8-3 (.727) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-38th-best in FBS; Average: .604
Syracuse was 8-1 (.889) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times last season– 7th-best in FBS; Average: .575
Syracuse was 6-3 (.667) when in a one score game last season– T-12th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .514
Syracuse was 2-7 (.222) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns in the 2023 season– T-12th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .450
Matchup Notes for California vs. Syracuse
Syracuse had just 215.3 receiving yards per game last season — 3rd-worst among ACC skill players. California’s defense allowed just 205.2 receiving yards per game last season — 5th-best among ACC defenses.
Syracuse’s TEs had just 0.1 receiving touchdowns per game last season — worst among ACC TEs. California’s defense allowed just 1.1 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-3rd-best among ACC defenses.
Syracuse’s WRs had just 153.4 receiving yards per game last season — 4th-worst among ACC WRs. California’s defense allowed just 205.2 receiving yards per game last season — 5th-best among ACC defenses.
California’s offense threw for 3,593 passing yards in 13 games (276.4 YPG) last season — 19th-best among FBS offenses. Syracuse’s defense allowed 252.8 passing yards per game last season — 15th-worst among FBS defenses.
California’s QBs threw for 3,508 passing yards in 13 games (269.8 YPG) last season — 21st-best among FBS teams. Syracuse’s defense allowed 252.8 passing yards per game last season — 15th-worst among FBS defenses.
California had 276.4 receiving yards per game last season — 4th-best among ACC skill players. Syracuse’s defense allowed 252.8 receiving yards per game last season — 15th-worst among FBS defenses.
California Offensive Stats & Trends
California’s offense threw for 3,593 passing yards in 13 games (276.4 YPG) last season — 19th-best among FBS offenses. Syracuse’s defense allowed 252.8 passing yards per game last season — 15th-worst among FBS defenses.
California were sacked on 20% of pass attempts (19/96) in the 4th quarter last season– 3rd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 7%
California’s QBs threw for 3,508 passing yards in 13 games (269.8 YPG) last season — 21st-best among FBS teams. Syracuse’s defense allowed 252.8 passing yards per game last season — 15th-worst among FBS defenses.
California TEs averaged 17.7 yards per reception (124 yards/7 catches) in the 4th quarter last season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.4
California had 276.4 receiving yards per game last season — 4th-best among ACC skill players. Syracuse’s defense allowed 252.8 receiving yards per game last season — 15th-worst among FBS defenses.
Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends
Syracuse Skill Players averaged 30.2 receptions per game (393/13) last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 18.8
Syracuse Skill Players averaged 30.2 receptions per game (393/13) last season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 19.6
Syracuse Skill Players were targeted 44.8 times per game (583/13) last season– highest among Power Conference Teams; Average: 30.4
Syracuse went for two on 23% of PATs last season– highest among Power Conference Offenses; Average: 6%
Syracuse averaged 370.0 Passing Yards per game (4,810/13) last season– best among FBS Offenses; Average: 227.2
California Defensive Stats & Trends
California did not record a sack (48 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.0
California did not record a sack (39 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 16.2
California allowed 13 TDs in close and late situations last season– most among Power Conference Teams
California allowed 13 TDs in close and late situations last season– T-2nd-most in FBS
California had no interceptions and 21 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 10.1
Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends
Syracuse had no interceptions and 15 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9.4
Syracuse allowed a Completion Pct of just 29% (8 completions/28 attempts) on third and 10+ yards to go last season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 55%
Syracuse allowed 9.3 yards from scrimmage per touch (298 yards / 32 touches) on 3rd and short last season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 5.0
Syracuse allowed opponents to rush for 20+ yards on 23 of their 396 carries (6%) last season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 3%
Syracuse allowed 5.0 yards from scrimmage per touch (447 yards / 89 touches) in the Red Zone last season– T-2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 3.7
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