- The Pitt is a -5.5 point favorite vs. Syracuse
- The Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh Total (Over/Under): 62.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
The Syracuse Orange (5-1) visit Acrisure Stadium to take on the Pittsburgh Panthers (6-0) on Oct. 24 in Pittsburgh, PA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT.
Pitt is a betting favorite in Week 9, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).
The Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh Over/Under is 62.5 total points.
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Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Syracuse | +5.5 -110 | 62.5 -105 | +185 |
| Pittsburgh | -5.5 -110 | 62.5 -115 | -225 |
Syracuse vs Pittsburgh Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Pittsburgh will win this game with 65.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Syracuse and Pitt, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Syracuse vs Pittsburgh Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Pittsburgh will cover the spread with 67.2% 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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Syracuse Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Syracuse has hit the Game Total Over in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.90 Units / 43% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 2 of their last 3 away games (+0.75 Units / 19% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 4 away games (+0.75 Units / 18% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 12 games (+0.45 Units / 3% ROI)
Pittsburgh Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Pittsburgh have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+5.00 Units / 75% ROI)
- Pittsburgh has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+4.05 Units / 6% ROI)
- Pittsburgh have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
- Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.65 Units / 30% ROI)
- Pittsburgh has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+3.00 Units / 29% ROI)
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Syracuse players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Syracuse Player Prop Bets Today
- LeQuint Allen has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Umari Hatcher has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 95% ROI)
- Oronde Gadsden II has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 71% ROI)
- LeQuint Allen has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Trebor Pena has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Pittsburgh players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Pittsburgh Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Kenny Johnson has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Desmond Reid has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Konata Mumpfield has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
Syracuse Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Syracuse is 3-3 against the spread this college football season (-0.3 Units / -4.51% ROI).
- Syracuse is 4-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.2 Units / 7.08% ROI
- Syracuse is 2-4 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI
- Syracuse is 4-2 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI
Pittsburgh Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Pitt is 5-1 against the spread this college football season (+3.9 Units / 59.09% ROI).
- Pittsburgh is 6-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.1 Units / 8.84% ROI
- Pittsburgh is 3-3 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Pittsburgh is 3-3 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
Syracuse: Keys to the Game vs. Pittsburgh
Syracuse is winless (0-5) when making less than 3 explosive runs in a game since the 2023 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .416
Syracuse is winless (0-5) when making less than 3 explosive runs in a game since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .335
Syracuse is 2-7 (.222) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .522
Syracuse is 5-2 (.714) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-16th-best in FBS; Average: .505
Pittsburgh: Keys to the Game vs. Syracuse
Pittsburgh is 2-5 (.286) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-28th-worst in FBS; Average: .451
Pittsburgh is 8-1 (.889) when scoring 22 or more points since the 2023 season– T-30th-best in FBS; Average: .756
Pittsburgh is 7-1 (.875) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2023 season– T-13th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .718
Pittsburgh was 1-9 (.100) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns in the 2023 season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .450
Matchup Notes for Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has averaged 12.9 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-22nd-best among FBS skill players. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 11.3 RAC since the 2023 season — T-4th-best among ACC defenses.
Pittsburgh’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.6% of 576 attempts since the 2023 season — T-33rd-best among FBS offenses. Syracuse’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.4% of attempts since the 2023 season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.
Pittsburgh has gained 1,832 yards on 139 receptions (13.2 YPR) this season — T-3rd-best among ACC skill players. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 11.2 Yards Per Reception this season — T-3rd-best among ACC defenses.
Syracuse’s offense has thrown for 2,191 passing yards in 6 games (365.2 YPG) this season — 2nd-best among FBS offenses. Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed 244.7 passing yards per game this season — 4th-worst among ACC defenses.
Syracuse’s RBs has rushed for 2,008 yards on 457 carries (just 4.4 YPC) since the 2023 season — T-17th-worst among FBS RBs. Pittsburgh’s defense have allowed just 3.4 YPC since the 2023 season — T-15th-best among FBS defenses.
Syracuse’s TEs has 35 receptions in 6 games (5.8 per game) this season — 2nd-best among ACC TEs. Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed 20.5 receptions per game this season — T-29th-worst among FBS defenses.
Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends
Syracuse’s offense has thrown for 2,191 passing yards in 6 games (365.2 YPG) this season — 2nd-best among FBS offenses. Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed 244.7 passing yards per game this season — 4th-worst among ACC defenses.
Syracuse Skill Players have averaged 31.2 receptions per game (187/6) this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 19.0
Syracuse’s RBs has rushed for 2,008 yards on 457 carries (just 4.4 YPC) since the 2023 season — T-17th-worst among FBS RBs. Pittsburgh’s defense have allowed just 3.4 YPC since the 2023 season — T-15th-best among FBS defenses.
Syracuse’s TEs has 35 receptions in 6 games (5.8 per game) this season — 2nd-best among ACC TEs. Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed 20.5 receptions per game this season — T-29th-worst among FBS defenses.
Syracuse’s offense has thrown for 2,191 passing yards in 6 games (365.2 YPG) this season — 2nd-best among FBS offenses. Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed 244.7 passing yards per game this season — 30th-worst among FBS defenses.
Pittsburgh Offensive Stats & Trends
Pittsburgh has averaged 12.9 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-22nd-best among FBS skill players. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 11.3 RAC since the 2023 season — T-4th-best among ACC defenses.
Pittsburgh RBs have averaged 7.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (1,086 yards / 142 touches) this season– 4th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.5
Pittsburgh’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.6% of 576 attempts since the 2023 season — T-33rd-best among FBS offenses. Syracuse’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.4% of attempts since the 2023 season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.
Pittsburgh RBs have caught 4 touchdown passes in the Red Zone this season– most among FBS Teams
Pittsburgh RBs have averaged 10.5 yards from scrimmage per touch (441 yards / 42 touches) on 2nd down this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.5
Syracuse Orange Defensive Stats & Trends
Syracuse has tackled opponents for a loss on 8 of 24 rushing attempts (33% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– 7th-best in FBS; Average: 16%.
Syracuse has tackled opponents for a loss on 23 of 96 rushing attempts (24% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 15%.
Syracuse has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 1 of 80 attempts (1%) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 9%
Syracuse has tackled opponents for a loss on 23 of 96 rushing attempts (24% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.
Syracuse has averaged a sack every 5.3 pass attempts (16 Pass Attempts/3 Sacks) in the Red Zone this season– 8th-best in FBS; Average: 15.0
Pittsburgh Panthers Defensive Stats & Trends
Pittsburgh has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 19 of 91 attempts (21%) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%
Pittsburgh has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 19 of 91 attempts (21%) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: 9%
Pittsburgh allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 47 attempts (21%) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%
Pittsburgh allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 47 attempts (21%) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: 9%
Pittsburgh has allowed a Completion Pct of 66% (60 completions/91 attempts) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– T-4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 53%
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