On Saturday, October 22 at 12:00 p.m. ET, the Syracuse Orange take on the Clemson Tigers in Death Valley in a matchup of unbeaten ACC teams in the Atlantic Division. The Orange will hit the road coming off a victory over NC State Wolfpack 24-9.
Meanwhile, the Clemson Tigers enter this one on a 13-game winning streak dating back to last year, including a win over the Florida State Seminoles 34-28 in their last contests.
College Football Odds
According to College Football odds, the spread for this matchup is set at 13.5 points, with sportsbooks listing Clemson as the favorite.
As for the moneyline, Clemson has -560 odds to pick up the win, while Syracuse is listed at +430 to claim victory. Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 51 points.
Matchup Information
Teams’ Previous Scoreboards
One of the surprises of the early season has been Syracuse, which has a 6-0 record and a 3-0 ACC record. Last week, Syracuse defeated a ranked North Carolina State team 24-9.
That isn’t their only solid victory thus far; however, the Orange have also managed to get by a solid Purdue team 32-29 and Virginia 22-20. They have some serious momentum and are home to take it into next week when they travel to Clemson.
Clemson (7-0, 5-0 ACC) defeated Florida State 34-28 at Doak Campbell on Saturday to maintain its lead as the favorite to win the league for the seventh time in eight seasons.
Tigers’ Start
After an ugly 2021 campaign that saw the Tigers start with a 4-3 record, this year’s team has bounced back nicely and carries a 13-game winning streak dating back to last year.
The Tigers have collected big wins over Wake Forest 51-45, NC State 30-20, and most recently, defeating a hot Florida State team 34-28 on the road.
This squad looks to get better and better every week; they look to stay undefeated when they host Syracuse.
Matchup Information
- Game Day: Saturday, October 22, 2022
- Game Time: 12 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Clemson, South Carolina
- Stadium: Memorial Stadium
Syracuse Orange vs. Clemson Tigers Betting Analysis
Clemson Tigers
When it comes to Syracuse vs. Clemson Betting Picks, Clemson has compiled a 4-3-0 record against the spread. When playing as at least 13-point favorites, Clemson is 2-2 ATS.
Four times this season, Clemson games have had final combined scores that were higher than the over/under. The Tigers are 5-0 when playing as the moneyline favorite this season and have not yet lost.
The Tigers have played in five games as a moneyline favorite and won each one and are 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
Syracuse Orange
When it comes to Syracuse vs. Clemson Betting Picks, the Syracuse Orange have successfully covered the spread five times in their last six contests.
Syracuse has an ATS record of 2-1 in contests it has played as 3-point favorites or greater. This season, the Under has been reached in the last three games Syracuse has participated in.
Additionally, the Orange have covered the spread in back-to-back contests as well as covering their only game on the road this season.
Syracuse Orange vs. Clemson Tigers Betting Preview
In front of a sold-out crowd of 49,705, the No. 18 Orange stifled No. 15 N.C. State 24-9 by playing a complete game on both sides of the ball.
Orange’s Offense
Offensively, the Orange continue to move the ball well as they are ranked 41st, averaging 440.6 yards per contest.
Garrett Shrader tossed two touchdowns in the victory over NC State and led the team with 1224 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and just three interceptions.
Oronde Gadsden II was the first receiver in the ACC this season to have three games with 100 or more receiving yards after Garrett Shrader connected with him for two touchdowns.
Orange’s Defense
As for the defense, the Orange completed their second straight victory without surrendering an offensive touchdown.
They shut down NC State for just nine points on the day, and they rank ninth in the nation, conceding just 13 points per contest.
Clemson, on the other hand, defeated an impressive Florida State 34-28 and racked up 370 yards in the game.
The offense is very experienced with quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, who orchestrated six straight scoring drives for Clemson.
Tigers’ Leading Rusher
Running back Will Shipley is the Tigers’ leading rusher, and he finished with a career-high 238 all-purpose yards and has totaled four touchdowns on the year.
The offense comes into this NCAAF matchup ranked 55th in the nation:
- averaging 426.7 yards per contest
- 20th in scoring
- averaging 37 points per game.
Clemson’s defense has been in the top 25 thanks to an impressive rushing defense that allows the second least amount of yards in the nation per game (64.2). The defensive unit concedes just 319 yards and 18.3 points per game.
Syracuse Orange vs. Clemson Tigers Betting Prediction
The Orange have found ways to disrupt the Tigers and have played them hard in recent years. Syracuse has kept this matchup within ten points in four of their last seven contests, including a three-point game in last year’s matchup.
Clemson is undoubtedly the better-coached team, a more talented team, and they will have a big advantage playing at home.
Despite this, the Orange continue to impress and keep games close as they own a 5-1 mark against the spread this year.
Who to Bet On?
Don’t be surprised by the Orange offense that averages over 440 yards per game and posts over 38 points per contest. This one will be a lot closer than people think.
When it comes to NCAAF picks Syracuse vs. Clemson Betting, back Syracuse in this one to cover the spread.
NCAAF Picks: Syracuse +13.5 (-110)
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