Syracuse vs NC State Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 7

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North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren watched his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.
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  • The Syracuse is a -4.5 point favorite vs. NC State
  • The Syracuse vs. North Carolina State Total (Over/Under): 54.5 points
  • TV Channel: ACCN

The Syracuse Orange (4-1) visit Carter-Finley Stadium to take on the North Carolina State Wolfpack (3-3) on Oct. 12 in Raleigh, NC. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT.

Syracuse is a betting favorite in Week 7, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Syracuse vs. North Carolina State Over/Under is 54.5 total points.

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Syracuse vs. North Carolina State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Syracuse-4.5 -11054.5 -110-185
North Carolina State +4.5 -11054.5 -110+150

Syracuse vs North Carolina State Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Syracuse will win this game with 62.5% 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 NC State, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Syracuse vs North Carolina State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts North Carolina State will cover the spread with 66.2% 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 has hit the Game Total Over in their last 2 away games (+2.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 2 of their last 3 away games (+0.95 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 2 of their last 3 away games (+0.75 Units / 19% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+7.30 Units / 40% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+4.00 Units / 45% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.15 Units / 16% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.65 Units / 23% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% 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

  • Kyle McCord has hit the TD Passes Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Umari Hatcher has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • LeQuint Allen has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last away game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for North Carolina State players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best North Carolina State Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Kevin Concepcion has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Kevin Concepcion has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 74% ROI)

Syracuse Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Syracuse is 1-2 against the spread this college football season (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • Syracuse is 2-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.3 Units / -9.77% ROI
  • Syracuse is 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • Syracuse is 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI

North Carolina State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

NC State is 1-4 against the spread this college football season (-3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI).

  • North Carolina State is 2-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • North Carolina State is 3-2 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • North Carolina State is 2-3 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI

Syracuse: Keys to the Game vs. North Carolina State

Syracuse is 10-3 (.769) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game since the 2023 season– T-39th-best in FBS; Average: .656

Syracuse is 10-1 (.909) when making 7 or more explosive plays since the 2023 season– 6th-best in FBS; Average: .649

Syracuse is 10-1 (.909) when making 7 or more explosive plays since the 2023 season– 5th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .690

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: .530

North Carolina State: Keys to the Game vs. Syracuse

North Carolina State is 8-2 (.800) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush since the 2023 season– T-23rd-best in FBS; Average: .632

North Carolina State is 7-2 (.778) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-6th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .535

North Carolina State is winless (0-3) when intercepting no passes since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .360

North Carolina State is 6-4 (.600) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– T-26th-best in FBS; Average: .440

Matchup Notes for Syracuse vs. North Carolina State

North Carolina State’s WRs has averaged just 11.0 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 5th-worst among Power 5 WRs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 11.0 RAC since the 2023 season — T-34th-best among FBS defenses.

North Carolina State’s WRs has averaged just 11.0 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 2nd-worst among ACC WRs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 11.0 RAC since the 2023 season — 3rd-best among ACC defenses.

North Carolina State’s TEs has gained 322 yards on 21 receptions (15.3 YPR) this season — 2nd-best among ACC TEs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 8.8 Yards Per Reception to TEs this season — 34th-best among FBS defenses.

Syracuse’s TEs has gained 385 yards on 28 receptions (13.8 YPR) this season — 3rd-best among ACC TEs. North Carolina State’s defense has allowed just 8.9 Yards Per Reception to TEs this season — T-35th-best among FBS defenses.

Syracuse has 17 receiving touchdowns this season — T-2nd-most among ACC skill players. North Carolina State’s defense has allowed 11 receiving touchdowns this season — T-4th-most among P5 defenses.

Syracuse’s WRs has 11 receiving touchdowns this season — 3rd-most among ACC WRs. North Carolina State’s defense has allowed 11 receiving touchdowns this season — T-4th-most among P5 defenses.

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends

Syracuse Skill Players have averaged 31.2 receptions per game (156/5) this season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 19.6

Syracuse Skill Players have averaged 31.2 receptions per game (156/5) this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 18.9

Syracuse Skill Players had 9 receptions in the Red Zone last week– most among Power Conference Teams

Syracuse RBs have been targeted 10 times in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams

Syracuse RBs have 6 receptions in the Red Zone this season– 3rd-most among FBS Teams

North Carolina State Offensive Stats & Trends

North Carolina State’s WRs has averaged just 11.0 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 5th-worst among Power 5 WRs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 11.0 RAC since the 2023 season — T-34th-best among FBS defenses.

North Carolina State’s WRs has averaged just 11.0 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 2nd-worst among ACC WRs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 11.0 RAC since the 2023 season — 3rd-best among ACC defenses.

North Carolina State’s TEs has gained 322 yards on 21 receptions (15.3 YPR) this season — 2nd-best among ACC TEs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 8.8 Yards Per Reception to TEs this season — 34th-best among FBS defenses.

North Carolina State’s TEs has gained 322 yards on 21 receptions (15.3 YPR) this season — 4th-best among P5 TEs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 9.9 Yards Per Reception this season — 16th-best among FBS defenses.

North Carolina State has gained 1,312 yards on 126 receptions (just 10.4 YPR) this season — T-20th-worst among FBS skill players. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 9.9 Yards Per Reception this season — 2nd-best among ACC defenses.

Syracuse Orange Defensive Stats & Trends

Syracuse has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 1 of 76 attempts (1%) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 9%

Syracuse has tackled opponents for a loss on 22 of 93 rushing attempts (24% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 15%.

Syracuse has allowed first downs on 50% of rush attempts in close and late situations this season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 19%

Syracuse has tackled opponents for a loss on 22 of 93 rushing attempts (24% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 16%.

Syracuse has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 1 of 76 attempts (1%) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%

North Carolina State Wolfpack Defensive Stats & Trends

North Carolina State has allowed 8 TD passes in the Red Zone this season– T-2nd-most among Power Conference Teams

North Carolina State tackled opponents for a loss on 9 of 31 rushing attempts (29% TFL%) last week– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 16%.

North Carolina State has allowed 4.9 yards from scrimmage per touch (480 yards / 98 touches) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 3.7

North Carolina State tackled opponents for a loss on 9 of 31 rushing attempts (29% TFL%) last week– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 15%.

North Carolina State has allowed 8 TD passes in the Red Zone this season– T-4th-most in FBS


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