Stanford Cardinal vs Syracuse Orange Prediction, 9/20/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Stanford Cardinal vs Syracuse Orange

Date: Friday, September 20, 2024

Location: JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Orange (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 57.5

The Syracuse Orange (2-0) will take on the Stanford Cardinal (1-1) at JMA Wireless Dome on Friday, September 20, 2024. Stanford opens this contest as 9.5-point dogs. The betting total is set at 57.5.

The Stanford Cardinal come into this matchup with a record of 1-1 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Cardinal played against the Cal Poly Mustangs and went home with a win by a final score of 41-7. Overall, they tallied 62 plays for 437 yds. The Stanford Cardinal ran the football 32 different times and accounted for 119 yards, which had them averaging 3.7 yards per carry. Against the rush, the Cardinal conceded 25 yards on 20 attempts, which averages out to 1.3 yds per run surrendered. Stanford conceded 21 pass completions on 30 tries for a total of 204 yards, and a completion rate of 70.0%.

When talking about getting in the endzone, the Stanford Cardinal are averaging 34.0 PPG. Offensively they're averaging 120.0 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 101st in the nation. The Cardinal have earned 723 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Stanford has earned 5 passing touchdowns and 2 touchdowns via the ground. Stanford has accumulated 39 first downs as a team, and they have committed 8 penalties for 54 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 2 times.

Regarding yards through the air, the Cardinal have conceded 557 yds which puts them in 66th in the nation. They have relinquished 278.5 yards per game through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 68.1%. For the year, they have yielded 343.0 yards/contest putting them 73rd in the nation. They have surrendered 3 touchdowns through the air as well as 2 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are giving up an average of 2.4 yards per attempt on the ground and 64.5 rushing yards per game for the campaign. In total, they have given up 129 rushing yards through 2 games. The Cardinal rank 64th in the nation when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 20.5 points per game.

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The Orange head into this matchup 2-0 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Orange got the victory with a final of 31-28 when they faced the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Syracuse rushed for 4.2 yards per tote, totaling 134 yards on 32 attempts. The Orange finished the game with a total of 515 yards while they ran 78 plays (6.6 yards per play). The Orange pass defense gave up a completion rate of 72.5%, surrendering 266 yards on 29 for 40 passing. Syracuse surrendered 24 attempts on the ground for 112 yds (4.7 yds per rush).

When it comes to how much they score, the Orange are ranked 41st in Division 1 by scoring 34.5 points per outing. The Syracuse Orange maintain an average of 497.5 yards/contest, which has them sitting 15th in D-1. The Syracuse offense has racked up 92 penalty yards on 11 infractions, which has them ranked 116th in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 1 pick while letting opponents recover no fumbles and they have been able to tally 52 first downs. For the season so far, the Orange currently sit at 735 yards via the pass together with holding an average of 367.5 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 3rd in D-1. They average 130.0 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 260 yards for this season.

The Orange are allowing 25.0 points per contest, which has them sitting 87th in college football. Syracuse has given up a total of 374 yards rushing (187.0 yards/game) in addition to 5 touchdowns rushing this year. This season, they have conceded 50 pts. They have conceded 1 touchdown through the air and 223.5 yards per outing, which has them sitting 83rd in the nation. The Orange defense has participated in 133 plays, ranking them 18th in the country. Their defense has tallied no fumbles and 1 pick on the season.

Who will win tonight's Cardinal/Orange college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Orange -9.5

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