Syracuse vs Clemson Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 8

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The Syracuse Orange (6-2) visit Memorial Stadium to take on the Clemson Tigers (8-0) on Oct. 22. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Clemson.

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Syracuse vs. Clemson Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 8

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Syracuse vs Clemson Prediction for Week 8

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Clemson will win this game with 64.9% confidence.

Syracuse vs Clemson Spread Prediction for Week 8

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Clemson will cover the spread with 70.4% confidence.

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

Best Syracuse Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Syracuse players for Week 8, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Garrett Shrader has hit the TD Passes Over in 4 of his last 5 games (+2.95 Units / 46% ROI)

Garrett Shrader has hit the Passing Yards Over in 4 of his last 6 games (+1.60 Units / 22% ROI)

Best Clemson Player Prop Best Bets Today

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Clemson players for Week 8, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

DJ Uiagalelei has hit the Passing Yards Under in 9 of his last 11 games (+6.60 Units / 50% ROI)

Joseph Ngata has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 5 of his last 6 games (+3.80 Units / 53% ROI)

Will Shipley has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 5 of his last 7 games (+2.70 Units / 33% ROI)

DJ Uiagalelei has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 3 of his last 4 games (+1.80 Units / 38% ROI)

Syracuse Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals

Syracuse have covered the 1Q Spread in 12 of their last 16 games (+7.61 Units / 41% ROI)

Syracuse have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.65 Units / 40% ROI)

Syracuse has hit the Moneyline in their last 5 games (+5.75 Units / 21% ROI)

Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Over in their last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)

Syracuse has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 games (+4.99 Units / 26% ROI)

Clemson Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals

Clemson has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 13 games (+11.00 Units / 16% ROI)

Clemson has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 games (+11.00 Units / 15% ROI)

Clemson has hit the 1Q Moneyline in their last 9 games (+6.00 Units / 19% ROI)

Clemson have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)

Clemson has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)

Syracuse Against the Spread (ATS) Record

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Clemson Against the Spread (ATS) Record

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Syracuse: Keys to the Game vs. Clemson

#22 Syracuse is 1-13 (.071) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2020 season– 3rd-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .465

#22 Syracuse is 2-11 (.133) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2020 season– 8th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .319

#22 Syracuse is 4-16 (.200) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2020 season– tied for 8th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .419

#22 Syracuse is 4-14 (.222) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2020 season– 5th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .506

Clemson: Keys to the Game vs. Syracuse

#5 Clemson is 8-1 (.889) when intercepting at least 1 pass — tied for 4th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .618

#5 Clemson is undefeated (7-0) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays — 4th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .411

#5 Clemson is 19-1 (.760) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times since the 2020 season– tied for 2nd-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .437

#5 Clemson is 16-3 (.667) when making 7 or more explosive plays since the 2020 season– tied for 4th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .459

Matchup Notes for Syracuse vs. Clemson

Clemson has gained 1,361 yards on 119 receptions (just 11.4 YPR) this season — fourth-worst among ACC skill players. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 9.4 Yards Per Reception this season — best among ACC defenses.

Clemson’s TEs has gained 581 yards on 59 receptions (just 9.8 YPR) since the 2021 season — fourth-worst among ACC TEs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — second-best among ACC defenses.

Clemson’s WRs has gained 929 yards on 74 receptions (just 12.6 YPR) this season — fourth-worst among ACC WRs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 9.4 Yards Per Reception this season — third-best among P5 defenses.

Syracuse’s WRs has gained 1,220 yards on 79 receptions (15.4 YPR) this season — second-best among ACC WRs. Clemson’s defense has allowed just 10.3 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — tied for third-best among FBS defenses.

Syracuse’s TEs has gained 18 yards on 3 receptions (just 6.0 YPR) this season — worst among ACC TEs. Clemson’s defense has allowed just 9.8 Yards Per Reception this season — second-best among ACC defenses.

Syracuse’s TEs has 3 receptions in 5 games (just 0.6 per game) this season — second-worst among P5 TEs. Clemson’s defense has allowed 24.7 receptions per game this season — worst among ACC defenses.

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends

Syracuse’s TEs has 9 receptions in 13 games (just 0.7 per game) since the 2021 season — worst among ACC TEs. Clemson’s defense has allowed 21.4 receptions per game since the 2021 season — worst among ACC defenses.

Syracuse’s TEs has 3 receptions in 5 games (just 0.6 per game) this season — worst among ACC TEs. Clemson’s defense has allowed 24.7 receptions per game this season — worst among ACC defenses.

Clemson Offensive Stats & Trends

Syracuse Orange Defensive Stats & Trends

#18 Syracuse has allowed 4 TD passes in close and late situations this season– tied for 2nd most among Power 5 Teams

#18 Syracuse has sacked opposing QBs on 10% of pass attempts (53/508) since last season– 5th best in FBS; Average: 7%

#18 Syracuse has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 8 of 171 attempts (5%) this season– worst in FBS; Average: 10%

#18 Syracuse has allowed a Completion Pct of 70% (47 completions/67 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go since last season– 5th worst in FBS; Average: 59%

#18 Syracuse has sacked opposing QBs on 10% of pass attempts (53/508) since last season– 2nd best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 7%

Clemson Tigers Defensive Stats & Trends

#4 Clemson has allowed 7 rushing TDs on 67 carries (9.6 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone since last season– 3rd best in FBS; Average: 4.8

#4 Clemson has allowed 11 rushing TDs on 609 carries (55.4 Carries Per TD) since last season– 3rd best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 26

#4 Clemson opponents has averaged 41.4 Passing Attempts per TD (704 Pass Attempts/17 Passing TDs) since last season– 4th best in FBS; Average: 19.9

#4 Clemson has tackled opponents for a loss on 18 of 67 rushing attempts (27% TFL%) in the Red Zone since last season– tied for 2nd best in FBS; Average: 15%.

#4 Clemson has allowed 11 rushing TDs on 609 carries (55.4 Carries Per TD) since last season– 4th best in FBS; Average: 24

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