Ohio vs Syracuse Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 1

BetMGM Betting Aug 30, 2024, 6:43 PM

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Syracuse running back LeQuint Allen (1) rushes against Georgia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)

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Syracuse is a -17.5 point favorite vs. Ohio
Ohio vs. Syracuse Total(Over/Under): 47.5 points
TV Channel: ACCN

The Ohio Bobcats 0-0 visit JMA Wireless Dome to take on the Syracuse Orange 0-0 on Aug. 31 in Syracuse, NY. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.

Syracuse is a betting favorite in Week 1, with the spread sitting at -17.5 (-110).

The Ohio vs. Syracuse Over/Under is 47.5 total points.

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Ohio vs. Syracuse Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

	Spread	Total (O/U)	Moneyline
Ohio	+17.5 -110	47.5 -110	+625
Syracuse	-17.5 -110	47.5 -110	-1000

Ohio vs Syracuse Prediction:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Syracuse will win this game with 89.6% confidence.

Ohio vs Syracuse Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Syracuse will cover the spread with 67.8% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Ohio and Syracuse, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.

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Ohio Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals

Ohio has hit the Game Total Under in their last 6 away games (+6.00 Units / 91% ROI)

Ohio has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+5.40 Units / 35% ROI)

Ohio has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games (+5.00 Units / 34% ROI)

Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.90 Units / 37% ROI)

Ohio has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 11 games (+4.50 Units / 8% ROI)

Syracuse Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals

Syracuse has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+5.05 Units / 55% ROI)

Syracuse has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)

Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+2.75 Units / 30% ROI)

Syracuse has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 games at home (+0.95 Units / 25% ROI)

Syracuse have covered the Spread in 2 of their last 3 games at home (+0.90 Units / 27% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Ohio players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Ohio Player Prop Bets Today

Parker Navarro has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Parker Navarro has hit the TD Passes Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 43% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Syracuse players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Syracuse Player Prop Best Bets Today

Umari Hatcher has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Ohio Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Ohio was 7-6 against the spread last college football season (+0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI).

Ohio was 9-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.5 Units / 5.74% ROI
Ohio was 4-9 when betting the Over for -5.9 Units / -41.26% ROI
Ohio was 9-4 when betting the Under for +4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI

Syracuse Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Syracuse is 5-7 against the spread this college football season (-2.65 Units / -18.6% ROI).

Syracuse was 5-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.05 Units / -5.57% ROI
Syracuse was 5-8 when betting the Over for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI
Syracuse was 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI

Ohio: Keys to the Game vs. Syracuse

Ohio is 17-2 (.810) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2022 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .464

Ohio was 6-1 (.857) when making 7 or more explosive plays in the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .466

Ohio is 13-3 (.722) when passing for more than 200 yards since the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .408

Ohio is 13-3 (.722) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2022 season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .429

Syracuse: Keys to the Game vs. Ohio

Syracuse is 10-3 (.667) when making 7 or more explosive plays since the 2022 season– T-28th-best in FBS; Average: .543

Syracuse was 1-6 (.143) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards in the 2023 season– T-13th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .407

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-32nd-worst in FBS; Average: .401

Syracuse is 3-9 (.250) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2022 season– T-12th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .497

Matchup Notes for Ohio vs. Syracuse

Syracuse’s WRs gained 1,686 yards on 112 receptions (15.1 YPR) last season — best among ACC WRs. Ohio’s defense allowed just 11.4 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.

Syracuse’s WRs gained 1,686 yards on 112 receptions (15.1 YPR) last season — best among ACC WRs. Ohio’s defense allowed just 10.1 Yards Per Reception last season — best among NonP5 defenses.

Syracuse’s WRs gained 1,686 yards on 112 receptions (15.1 YPR) last season — best among ACC WRs. Ohio’s defense allowed just 10.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-best among FBS defenses.

Ohio’s QBs threw for 2,326 passing yards in 12 games (just 193.8 YPG) last season — 34th-worst among FBS teams. Syracuse’s defense allowed 235.5 passing yards per game last season — 2nd-worst among ACC defenses.

Ohio gained 2,326 yards on 213 receptions (just 10.9 YPR) last season — T-25th-worst among FBS skill players. Syracuse’s defense allowed just 11.4 Yards Per Reception last season — 4th-best among ACC defenses.

Ohio’s RBs averaged just 6.0 yards after the catch last season — T-19th-worst among FBS RBs. Syracuse’s defense allowed just 5.4 RAC to RBs last season — T-12th-best among FBS defenses.

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends

Ohio’s RBs averaged just 6.0 yards after the catch last season — T-19th-worst among FBS RBs. Syracuse’s defense allowed just 5.4 RAC to RBs last season — T-12th-best among FBS defenses.

Ohio’s offense threw for 2,333 passing yards in 12 games (just 194.4 YPG) last season — 32nd-worst among FBS offenses. Syracuse’s defense allowed 235.5 passing yards per game last season — 2nd-worst among ACC defenses.

Ohio’s WRs had just 136.8 receiving yards per game last season — 30th-worst among FBS WRs. Syracuse’s defense allowed 235.5 receiving yards per game last season — 2nd-worst among ACC defenses.

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends

Syracuse’s WRs gained 1,686 yards on 112 receptions (15.1 YPR) last season — best among ACC WRs. Ohio’s defense allowed just 10.1 Yards Per Reception last season — best among NonP5 defenses.

Syracuse’s WRs gained 1,686 yards on 112 receptions (15.1 YPR) last season — 18th-best among FBS WRs. Ohio’s defense allowed just 10.1 Yards Per Reception last season — best among NonP5 defenses.

Syracuse gained 2,212 yards on 185 receptions (just 12.0 YPR) last season — 4th-worst among ACC skill players. Ohio’s defense allowed just 10.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-best among FBS defenses.

Ohio Bobcats Defensive Stats & Trends

Ohio tackled opponents for a loss on 93 of 364 rushing attempts (26% TFL%) in the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 16%.

Ohio tackled opponents for a loss on 93 of 364 rushing attempts (26% TFL%) in the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 16%.

Ohio has tackled opponents for a loss on 179 of 824 rushing attempts (22% TFL%) since the 2022 season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 16%.

Ohio allowed 274.2 yards from scrimmage per game in the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 383.1

Ohio has tackled opponents for a loss on 179 of 824 rushing attempts (22% TFL%) since the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 16%.

Syracuse Orange Defensive Stats & Trends

Syracuse allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 1 of 53 attempts (2%) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%

Syracuse has tackled opponents for a loss on just 4 of 85 rushing attempts (5% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– T-4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11%.

Syracuse allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 1 of 53 attempts (2%) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 9%

Syracuse forced 20 fumbles in the 2023 season– 3rd-most among Power Conference Teams

Syracuse allowed first downs on 82% of pass attempts on 3rd and short in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 50%