ACC rivals will do battle when the Pittsburgh Panthers (4-4) meet the No. 22 Syracuse Orange (6-2) at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh vs. Syracuse Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 4 points, with oddsmakers listing Pittsburgh as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Pittsburgh has -186 odds to pick up the win, while Syracuse is listed at +151 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 48 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Pittsburgh vs. Syracuse Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 5, 2022
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Stadium: Acrisure Stadium
Betting Preview
Pittsburgh
Offensively, Pittsburgh ranks 62nd in the FBS with 409.5 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 39th in total defense (351.1 yards allowed per contest). Pittsburgh is putting up 30.5 points per game on offense this season (59th in the FBS), and is surrendering 27.9 points per game (79th) on the defensive side of the ball. Pittsburgh is averaging 227.4 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 80th in the FBS. The defense ranks 68th, giving up 231.1 passing yards per game. Pittsburgh is putting up 182.1 rushing yards per game offensively this season (45th in the FBS), and is allowing 120.0 rushing yards per game (31st) on the other side of the ball. Pittsburgh is putting up a 38.9% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 74th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 32nd, surrendering a 33.6% third-down conversion rate. With 10 forced turnovers (88th in the FBS) against 13 turnovers committed (78th in the FBS), Pittsburgh (-3) has the 100th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Syracuse
Syracuse has been dominant on defense, allowing just 303.1 total yards per game (16th-best). Offensively, it ranks 69th by putting up 396.1 total yards per game. Syracuse ranks 44th in the FBS with 32.6 points per contest, but it has been lifted up by its defense, which ranks 19th-best by allowing only 18.4 points per game. Syracuse has been excelling on pass defense, surrendering just 164.5 passing yards per contest (fourth-best). Offensively, it ranks 76th in the FBS by racking up 231.8 passing yards per game. In terms of rushing, Syracuse ranks 58th in the FBS on offense (164.4 rushing yards per game) and 62nd on defense (138.6 rushing yards allowed per contest). From an offensive perspective, Syracuse is posting a 41.8% third-down conversion percentage (50th-ranked). It ranks 63rd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (37.6% third-down rate allowed). Syracuse has accumulated 14 forced turnovers (31st in the FBS) and committed nine turnovers (28th in the FBS) this season for a +5 turnover margin that ranks 26th in the FBS.
Pittsburgh vs. Syracuse Betting Analysis
Pittsburgh Betting Insights
Pittsburgh is 2-6-0 against the spread this season. Pittsburgh has an ATS record of 2-3 when playing as at least 4-point favorites. Games involving Pittsburgh have hit the over five times this season. The Panthers have put together a 4-1 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 80% of those games). When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -186 or shorter, the Panthers have a 1-1 record (winning 80% of their games).
Orange Betting Insights
Syracuse have put together a 6-2-0 record against the spread this season. Syracuse has a perfect 2-0 ATS record when playing as at least 4-point underdogs. This year, Syracuse games have hit the over three times. The Orange have split the two games they’ve played as underdogs this season. The Orange have entered three games this season as the underdog by +151 or more and are 1-1 in those contests.
Pittsburgh vs. Syracuse Against The Spread & Betting Records
Pittsburgh
Overall | Home | Away | |
---|---|---|---|
Point Total AVG | 53.7 | 52.5 | 55.7 |
Implied Total AVG | 33.0 | 34.6 | 30.3 |
ATS Record | 2-6-0 | 1-4-0 | 1-2-0 |
Over/Under Record | 5-2-1 | 3-1-1 | 2-1-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 4-1 | 3-1 | 1-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-2 |
Orange
Overall | Home | Away | |
---|---|---|---|
Point Total AVG | 52.6 | 53.6 | 49.8 |
Implied Total AVG | 33.4 | 33.0 | 34.5 |
ATS Record | 6-2-0 | 4-2-0 | 2-0-0 |
Over/Under Record | 3-5-0 | 2-4-0 | 1-1-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 4-0 | 3-0 | 1-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
Players to Watch
Pittsburgh
- Sirvocea Dennis has suited up for eight games, collecting 4.5 sacks to go with 5.0 TFL and 36 tackles for the Panthers.
- As part of the Panthers’ defensive unit, Erick Hallett has collected 2.0 TFL, 21 tackles, and three interceptions in eight games.
- With 16 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks in eight games, Calijah Kancey has been an important part of the Panthers’ defense in 2022.
- Bangally Kamara has been a big piece of the Panthers’ defense in 2022, with 30 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack in eight games.
Orange
- On defense, Mikel Jones has helped lead the charge with 43 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and three sacks in eight games.
- On defense, Marlowe Wax has helped lead the charge with 29 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks in eight games.
- Steve Linton has been doing his part on defense, amassing 4.0 sacks to go with 4.0 TFL and 14 tackles for the Orange.
- The Orange’s Caleb Okechukwu has compiled 20 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks, and one interception in eight games.
Pittsburgh vs. Syracuse Predictions and Pick
Pittsburgh vs. Syracuse betting card
- Pick ATS:
Orange (+4)
Pick OU:
Over (48)
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Our pick to win this matchup is Syracuse, and we predict that Syracuse will cover the spread (Pittsburgh -4). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 48 points.