The Ohio Bobcats (0-0) are overwhelming 17.5-point underdogs on Saturday, August 31, 2024 against the Syracuse Orange (0-0). An over/under of 44.5 is set for the game.
Last season, the Orange finished 6-7 and lost the Boca Raton Bowl. On offense, they averaged 23.5 points per game (92nd in college football), and they conceded 25.4 per game (57th in college football) defensively. The Bobcats scored 24.3 points per game (84th in college football) and conceded 15.8 (sixth) last year, finishing 10-3 and winning the Myrtle Beach Bowl.
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Syracuse vs. Ohio Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York
- TV: ACC Network
- Live Box Score on FOX Sports
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| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | -17.5 (-108) | -952 | +621 | 44.5 | -112 | -108 |
Syracuse vs. Ohio Prediction
- Pick ATS:
Ohio (+17.5)
- Pick OU: Under (44.5)
- Prediction: Ohio 24, Syracuse 20
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
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Syracuse vs. Ohio Betting Insights
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Orange 31, Bobcats 14.
- The Orange have a 90.5% chance to claim victory in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Bobcats have a 13.9% implied probability.
- Syracuse won four games against the spread last season, failing to cover or pushing eight times.
- Ohio compiled a 7-5-0 ATS record last year.
Syracuse vs. Ohio: 2023 Stats Comparison
| Syracuse | Ohio | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 23.5 (85) | 24.3 (80) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 25.4 (62) | 15.8 (4) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 24 (124) | 13 (17) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 22 (27) | 22 (27) |
Syracuse 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Garrett Shrader | QB | 1,686 YDS (62.6%) / 13 TD / 6 INT 469 RUSH YDS / 8 RUSH TD / 36.1 RUSH YPG |
| LeQuint Allen | RB | 1,064 YDS / 9 TD / 81.8 YPG / 4.3 YPC 38 REC / 210 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 16.2 REC YPG |
| Dan Villari | TE | 20 REC / 180 YDS / 3 TD / 13.8 YPG |
| Damien Alford | WR | 33 REC / 610 YDS / 3 TD / 46.9 YPG |
| Marlowe Wax | LB | 108 TKL / 10 TFL / 4 SACK / 1 INT |
| Justin Barron | DB | 91 TKL / 3 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT |
| Alijah Clark | DB | 65 TKL / 3 TFL |
| Kevon Darton | DL | 41 TKL / 4 TFL / 5 SACK |
Ohio 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Kurtis Rourke | QB | 2,207 YDS (63.5%) / 11 TD / 5 INT 219 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 16.8 RUSH YPG |
| Sieh Bangura | RB | 811 YDS / 7 TD / 62.4 YPG / 4.6 YPC 18 REC / 159 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 12.2 REC YPG |
| Miles Cross | WR | 47 REC / 617 YDS / 5 TD / 47.5 YPG |
| Sam Wiglusz | WR | 56 REC / 660 YDS / 3 TD / 50.8 YPG |
| Bryce Houston | LB | 126 TKL / 7 TFL / 2.5 SACK / 3 INT |
| Keye Thompson | LB | 87 TKL / 6 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT |
| Bradley Weaver | DL | 34 TKL / 10 TFL / 6 SACK |
| Walter Reynolds | DB | 63 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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