The Syracuse Orange (2-0) will host the Stanford Cardinal (1-1) in an ACC showdown on Friday evening. This will be the first matchup in history between these schools. Stanford officially joined the ACC on Aug. 2. Meanwhile, Syracuse has been a member of the ACC since 2013. The Orange are putting up 34.5 points per game. Stanford is right behind with 34 points per contest.
Kickoff from JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY., is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Orange are 8.5-point favorites in the latest Stanford vs. Syracuse odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 56.5. Before making any Stanford vs. Syracuse picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a profit of over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. It is also coming off a profitable 13-9 season on top-rated spread picks and is off to a 5-2 start on over/under picks this season. Anyone who has followed it has seen strong returns!
Now, the model has dialed in on Stanford vs. Syracuse and just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are the college football odds on the spread, money line and over/under for Stanford vs. Syracuse:
- Stanford vs. Syracuse spread: Orange -8.5
- Stanford vs. Syracuse over/under: 56.5 points
- Stanford vs. Syracuse money line: Orange -339, Cardinal +265
- STAN: 1-1 ATS this season
- SYR: 1-1 ATS this season
- Stanford vs. Syracuse picks: See picks here
Why Syracuse can cover
Syracuse has an array of difference-makers on offense to help out quarterback Kyle McCord. At running back, junior LeQuint Allen is the main option. Allen has impressive contact balance and runs with intention. In two games, the New Jersey native has 30 rushes for 181 yards and six yards per carry. In his last outing, Allen had 83 rushing yards, three receptions and 47 yards.
Junior tight end Oronde Gadsden II is a big-bodied pass catcher who has legit hands to snag passes. He’s first on the team in catches (13) and rushing yards (201) with three touchdowns. In the win over Georgia Tech, Gadsden II had six receptions for 93 yards and two scores. Junior running back Trebor Pena is an additional threat in the passing game. He has 12 catches for 166 yards and four touchdowns. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why Stanford can cover
Junior quarterback Ashton Daniels is an athletic, dual-threat playmaker for the Cardinal. Daniels has impressive field vision to get the ball out but has the quickness to generate positive yards with his legs. He’s completing 62% of his throws for 384 yards and three passing touchdowns. The Georgia native also logged 118 rushing yards with 4.5 yards per carry.
In his last outing, Daniels threw for 221 yards and two passing touchdowns with 31 rushing yards. Sophomore receiver Elic Ayomanor is the main pass catcher for the Cardinal. Ayomanor has a strong frame with the long speed to break away from defenders. This season, he has notched 10 catches for 147 yards and 14.7 yards per reception. In Week 1, Ayomanor had seven catches for 102 yards. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Stanford vs. Syracuse picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 52 points. It also says one side of the spread hits over 50% of the time. You can see the model’s pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Stanford vs. Syracuse, and which side of the spread hits over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up well over $2,000 on top-rated spread picks since its inception, and find out.
