NC State vs Syracuse Betting Preview
An ACC battle is set for Saturday afternoon when the NC State Wolfpack (5-1, 1-1) visit the Syracuse Orange (5-0, 2-0). Syracuse is one of two unbeaten teams in the AAC – Atlantic division, while NC State currently sit fourth with their .500 conference record. Caesars Sportsbook has the opening line at Syracuse -3.5 and the over at 44 points scored. This game will air live on the ACC Network.
Through six games, NC State is scoring 30.5 points per game and are gaining 371.7 yards per game, 230.7 through the air and 141.0 on the ground. Defensively, the Wolfpack are averaging just 15.7 points against, and 297.8 yards allowed, 184.8 passing and 113.0 rushing.
After five games, Syracuse is scoring 38.4 points per game and are gaining 441.6 yards per game, 251.2 through the air and 190.4 on the ground. Defensively, the Orange are averaging just 14.0 points against, and 271.6 yards allowed, 176.6 passing and 95.0 rushing.
NC State vs Syracuse Prediction
Last time out, NC State hosted Florida State and used a big second half to win 19-17. NC State led 3-0 after the first quarter, but the Seminoles had a big second quarter and took a 17-3 advantage into the half. The Wolfpack woke up on the second half and scored the only 16 points to get the two-point win. Devin Leary went 10/21 for 130 yards, one touchdown, and one interception on the night. NC State kicked four field goals in the win. Defensively, the Wolfpack allowed 387 total yards and forced two Florida State interceptions.
Syracuse hosted the Wagner Seahawks and won 59-0. The Orange led 49-0 at the half and the two teams agreed to play 10-minute quarters in the second half. Garrett Shrader went 17/17 for 238 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions on the day. Sean Tucker went off as he ran the ball 23 times for 232 yards, a 10.1 average, and three touchdowns in the win. Syracuse as a team ran the ball 39 times for 388 yards, a 9.9 average, and five touchdowns. Defensively, the Orange allowed just 50 yards and forced one Wagner interception.
Series History: NC State has won three consecutive meetings and now leads the all-time series 13-2.
Pick: I am all in on this strange Syracuse team. They win by 10+ in the dome. For more college football picks visit the football betting section.
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NC State Wolfpack
Syracuse Orange
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
NCST | Passing | SYRA |
---|---|---|
17.2 | CMP | 20.7 |
29.2 | ATT | 32.7 |
59.1 | CMP% | 63.3 |
193.9 | Y/G | 232.4 |
6.6 | Y/A | 7.1 |
1.5 | TD/G | 1.6 |
Defense/Offense
NCST | Passing | SYRA |
---|---|---|
18.3 | CMP | 14.8 |
32.4 | ATT | 24.3 |
56.5 | CMP% | 60.8 |
215.6 | Y/G | 171 |
6.7 | Y/A | 7 |
1.5 | TD/G | 1.3 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
NCST | Rushing | SYRA |
---|---|---|
36.8 | ATT | 38.5 |
156.5 | Y/G | 148.2 |
4.3 | Y/A | 3.9 |
1.5 | TD/G | 1.2 |
Defense/Offense
NCST | Rushing | SYRA |
---|---|---|
29.2 | ATT | 40.7 |
116.5 | Y/G | 172.3 |
4.0 | Y/A | 4.2 |
1.0 | TD/G | 1.5 |
Special Teams
NCST | Special Teams | SYRA |
---|---|---|
5.5 | Punts-GM | 4.8 |
42.6 | Punt Avg | 44.8 |
1.8 | Kick Ret GM | 1.5 |
22.4 | Kick Ret Avg | 18.0 |
1.3 | Punt Ret GM | 2.0 |
10.1 | Punt Ret Avg | 9.9 |
Betting Trends
NCST | Betting Trends | SYRA |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
0-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
26.67 | Avg Score | 37.67 |
19 | Avg Opp Score | 16.33 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
0-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
27.67 | Avg Score | 37.67 |
31.67 | Avg Opp Score | 16.33 |
NCST | Betting Trends | SYRA |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
32.4 | Avg Score | 38.4 |
14.8 | Avg Opp Score | 14 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
28.2 | Avg Score | 31.6 |
28 | Avg Opp Score | 17.4 |
NCST | Betting Trends | SYRA |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
8-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
32.8 | Avg Score | 28.8 |
20 | Avg Opp Score | 22.5 |
AWAY | HOME | |
4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
3-7-0 | ATS W/L/P | 8-2-0 |
26.2 | Avg Score | 31.6 |
27.1 | Avg Opp Score | 19.5 |
Head to Head
Teams Last 10
NC State vs Syracuse Betting Stats
Wolfpack
- North Carolina State is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of North Carolina State’s last 9 games.
- North Carolina State is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
- North Carolina State is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games against Syracuse.
- North Carolina State is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on the road.
- North Carolina State is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Syracuse.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina State’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- North Carolina State is 9-2 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of North Carolina State’s last 5 games played in week 7.
Orange
- Syracuse is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Syracuse’s last 9 games.
- Syracuse is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Syracuse’s last 7 games at home.
- Syracuse is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against North Carolina State.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Syracuse’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Syracuse is 2-10 SU in their last 12 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division.
- Syracuse is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games played in October.
- Syracuse is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games played in week 7.