Saturday, November 1, 2014

Carrier Dome in Syracuse

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On Saturday afternoon, the North Carolina State Wolfpack (4-4) will face the Syracuse Orange (3-5) in a game that will feature two struggling offenses. Last season, Syracuse beat NC State 24-10 on the road.

In their last game, NC State picked up their fourth loss in a row when they were beaten 30-18 by Louisville on the road. They had just 128 rushing yards in that game and they were 6-for-14 on their third down opportunities.

NC State's defense has struggled this season, giving up 28.9 points per game to opposing offenses. Their best offensive player has been junior quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who has thrown for 1,796 yards with 16 touchdowns and just three interceptions. Running back Shadrach Thornton has averaged 5.7 yards per carry and has 477 yards with seven touchdowns.

Syracuse was unable to get into the end zone last Saturday against Clemson and finished with a 16-6 road loss. They had just 170 total yards in that losing effort and they turned the ball over three times.

Through eight games, Syracuse's defense has only given up 22.9 points per game, but they have a losing record because their offense has only scored 20.5 points per game. Quarterback Terrel Hunt has thrown for 983 yards this season with one touchdown pass and four interceptions, and he has 307 rushing yards with six more touchdowns.

North Carolina State Wolfpack Betting Trends

North Carolina State Wolfpack are 4-4-0 Against the Spread

North Carolina State Wolfpack are 3-4-0 against the Over/Under

Syracuse Orange Betting Trends

Syracuse Orange are 4-4-0 Against the Spread

Syracuse Orange are 2-6-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

North Carolina State Wolfpack

10/26/14 LB Jerod Fernandez Suspension "?" Saturday vs. Syracuse
10/26/14 WR Johnathan Alston Suspension "?" Saturday vs. Syracuse
10/26/14 DB Josh Jones Suspension "?" Saturday vs. Syracuse
10/26/14 WR Jumichael Ramos Suspension "?" Saturday vs. Syracuse
10/26/14 DT Justin Jones Suspension "?" Saturday vs. Syracuse
10/26/14 DB Mike Stevens Suspension "?" Saturday vs. Syracuse
10/26/14 DE Pharoah McKever Suspension "?" Saturday vs. Syracuse
10/18/14 WR NaQuan Brown Leg out for season
08/28/14 LB Coult Culler Undisclosed out indefinitely
08/28/14 LB Ty Linton Knee out indefinitely
08/11/14 LB M.J. Salahuddin Knee out indefinitely

Syracuse Orange

10/27/14 WR Brisly Estime Ankle injured last game, doubtful Saturday vs. NC State
10/27/14 OL Sean Hickey Ankle injured last game, probable Saturday vs. NC State
10/26/14 Backup QB Austin Wilson Concussion "?" Saturday vs. NC State
10/26/14 WR Ben Lewis Upper Body "?" Saturday vs. NC State
10/26/14 OL Ivan Foy Leg "?" Saturday vs. NC State
10/26/14 WR Keenan Hale Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. NC State
10/26/14 DT Wayne Williams Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. NC State
10/26/14 LB Luke Arciniega Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. NC State
10/26/14 DB Rodney Williams Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. NC State
10/26/14 CB Wayne Morgan Knee "?" Saturday vs. NC State
10/18/14 WR Adly Enoicy Upper Body out indefinitely
10/06/14 QB Terrel Hunt Leg expected to miss 4-6 weeks
08/11/14 S Naesean Howard Personal off the team

Guy's Pick: Take NC State

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