Syracuse vs Clemson Prediction
Syracuse comes into this matchup on a two game winning streak and while their defense has struggled, they have scored 61 points in their last two games. The Orange have had issues at quarterback all year, but Angeli played well last week. Clemson has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, but they are 2-0 in their last two road games. The Tigers have scored 36+ points in two of their last three games, so I think we could see some scoring here. Take the over in this one.
Syracuse Orange Betting Preview
The Syracuse Orange are 4-4 (2-4) this season after they defeated SMU by a score of 30-27 in their last game. Syracuse led 20-10 at halftime, but they trailed 27-20 in the fourth quarter, before scoring 10 points in the last 5:26 for the win. The Orange were out gained by a total of 421-338, went 4-16 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Steve Angeli threw for 200 yards and one touchdown, while Umari Hatcher caught six passes for 65 yards. Ahmad Miller rushed 18 times for 56 yards and one touchdown in the win.
Prior to that game, Syracuse defeated North Carolina by a score of 31-30, but lost to Louisville by a score of 34-26 before that. The Orange have scored 31.4 points per game with 275.4 passing yards and 161.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 26.4 points against per game this season. Steve Angeli has thrown for 1,187 yards with seven touchdowns and five interceptions, while Umari Hatcher has 60 receptions for 952 yards and eight scores. Tylik Hill has rushed 98 times for 515 yards and one touchdown this season.
Clemson Tigers Betting Preview
The Clemson Tigers are 5-3 (3-2) this year after they defeated Florida State by a score of 36-24 in their last game. Clemson led 23-10 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored 14-13 in the second half. The Tigers were out gained by a total of 415-351, went 4-17 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 4-0 in the game. Tait Reynolds threw for 189 yards and two touchdowns, while Tyler Brown caught five passes for 74 yards. Reynolds also led the ground game with 14 carries for 85 yards and one touchdown in the win.
Prior to that game, Clemson lost to Virginia Tech by a score of 20-16, but did beat Charleston Southern by a score of 37-0 before that. The Tigers have scored 23.3 points per game with 183.4 passing yards and 152.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 21.6 points against per game this season. Tait Reynolds has thrown for 1,285 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions, while Gideon Davidson has rushed 105 times for 528 yards and five scores. Bryant Wesco Jr has caught 38 passes for 411 yards this year.
Why the Syracuse Orange will win
- Syracuse has won four of its last five November games at JMA Wireless Dome.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of Syracuse’s last five games.
- Clemson has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six November games as a favorite.
- Syracuse has won the first half in three of its last four home games.
- The underdog has won the first quarter in four of Clemson’s last six games.
Why the Clemson Tigers will win
- Clemson has won 15 of its last 16 November road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Syracuse has lost six of its last seven home games against conference opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of Clemson’s last five games.
- Syracuse has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Clemson has won the first half in each of its last five road games against conference opponents.
- The road team has won the first quarter in three of Clemson’s last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Clemson’s last eight games as a road favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Syracuse’s last four home games against Clemson have gone UNDER the total points line.
Syracuse Orange Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, Umari Hatcher ranks 4th amongst FBS players for receiving yards (952) this season.
Clemson Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, Elliot Washington II ranks T1st amongst FBS players for interceptions (5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Five of Syracuse’s eight games this season have been decided by a margin of three points or less – most amongst FBS teams.
- Syracuse has played in the equal-highest number of games that went to overtime this season (2).
- Clemson ranks 136th among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (30.5).
- Clemson ranks T8th among FBS teams for sacks this season (25.0).
Positive Trends
As you can see above, we have two trends pointing towards the under in this game, but I am going with the over still. Syracuse has allowed at least 27 points in five straight games and they have gone over this number in all five. Clemson has gone over this number in two of their last four and Reynolds is showing some improvement at the QB spot. Take the over in this matchup.