Syracuse Orange vs NC State Wolfpack Prediction, 10/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Syracuse Orange vs NC State Wolfpack

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC

TV: ACC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Wolfpack (+4.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

The NC State Wolfpack (3-3) welcome the Syracuse Orange (4-1) at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024. NC State is 4.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The total comes in at 54.5.

The Syracuse Orange come into this matchup with a record of 4-1 for this year. In their last contest, the Orange took the field against the UNLV Rebels and took home the win by a score of 44-41. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Orange gave up 127 yds on 25 attempts, which averages out to 5.1 yards per rush surrendered. Syracuse allowed 21 completions on 25 attempts for 227 yds, and a completion percentage of 84.0%. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 96 plays which gave them a total of 492 yds. The Syracuse Orange ran the football 33 times and recorded 137 yards, earning them an average of 4.2 yards per carry.

The Orange have earned 2,393 total yards this season. With reference to getting in the endzone, Syracuse has earned 17 touchdowns via the pass and 6 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 6 times. Syracuse has earned 136 first downs offensively, and they have been called for 31 penalties for 270 yards. As a team they average 109.6 yards on the ground which has them sitting 113th in the nation. When talking about putting points on the board, the Syracuse Orange are sitting at 35.8 points per outing.

The Orange are sitting in 87th in college football in terms of team defense, allowing 26.2 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.7 yards per rush on the ground and 136.6 rushing yards per game on the season. Overall, they have allowed 683 rushing yards through 5 games. When it comes to passing yards, the Orange have conceded 1,046 yards which ranks them 53rd in college football. They have conceded 209.2 yards per game through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 65.8%. In total, they are allowing 345.8 yards per outing ranking them 61st in D-1. They have surrendered 7 touchdowns through the air as well as 6 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Wolfpack come into this matchup with a record of 3-3 this year. In their last game, the Wolfpack went home defeated by a final of 34-30 when they played the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. The Wolfpack finished the game with 419 yards and they ran 76 plays (5.5 yards per play). NC State rushed for 3.6 yards per tote, totaling 105 yards on 29 carries. NC State surrendered 31 run attempts for 161 yds (5.2 yds per rush). The Wolfpack passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 50.0%, relinquishing 154 yds on 16 out of 32 through the air.

The NC State Wolfpack have an average of 342.0 yards per game, which is good for 106th in Division 1. The NC State offense has accrued 286 yards of penalties on 31 violations, which is good for 75th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They are averaging 123.3 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 740 yards for the season. They have tossed 5 interceptions while losing 5 fumbles and they have been able to earn 121 first downs. Regarding their scoring prowess, the Wolfpack are 77th in D-1 by tallying 27.8 PPG. During this campaign thus far, the Wolfpack have thrown for 1,312 passing yards along with an average of 218.7 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 78th in the country.

The Wolfpack are allowing 33.7 points per game, ranking them 119th in D-1. NC State has given up a total of 952 rushing yards (158.7 yards per contest) as well as 12 touchdowns rushing for the year. In total, they have allowed 202 points in total. They have yielded 11 touchdowns through the air as well as 216.7 yards per outing, which has them ranked 72nd in the country. The Wolfpack defense has been on the field for 384 plays, which ranks 111th in the country. They have earned 5 fumbles recovered and 6 picks this season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Orange -4.5

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