Florida State vs. Syracuse Prediction: Picks & Start Time – November 2022

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The No. 25 Florida State Seminoles (6-3) have an ACC matchup versus the Syracuse Orange (6-3).

Florida State vs. Syracuse Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 7.5 points, with oddsmakers listing Florida State as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Florida State has -302 odds to pick up the win, while Syracuse is listed at +228 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 51 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Florida State vs. Syracuse Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, November 12, 2022
  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ACC Network
  • Location: Syracuse, New York
  • Stadium: JMA Wireless Dome

Betting Preview

Florida State

Florida State has been clicking on all fronts this year, ranking 16th-best in total offense (483.4 yards per game) and 18th-best in total defense (308.4 yards allowed per game). Florida State ranks 34th in points scored this year (33.6 points per game), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS with 19.8 points allowed per game. Florida State ranks 31st in passing yards this season (271.7 per game), but has been thriving on defense, ranking fifth-best in the FBS with 165.0 passing yards allowed per game. Florida State ranks 65th in run defense this season (143.4 rushing yards allowed per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 17th-best in the FBS with 211.8 rushing yards per game. On the offensive side of the ball, Florida State has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 10th-best in the FBS by putting up a 50.0% third-down percentage. The defense ranks 37th on defense (34.4% third-down conversion rate allowed). Florida State owns the 61st-ranked turnover margin in college football at +1, forcing 12 turnovers (78th in the FBS) while turning it over 11 times (37th in the FBS).

Syracuse

Syracuse’s defensive unit has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 16th-best in the FBS with 306.9 total yards allowed per contest. In terms of offense, it is accumulating 368.2 total yards per game, which ranks 89th. Syracuse has been excelling on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering just 18.4 points per game (15th-best). Offensively, it ranks 57th by piling up 30.0 points per game. Syracuse ranks 89th in the FBS with 219.3 passing yards per game, but it has been lifted up by its defense, which ranks sixth-best by allowing just 165.8 passing yards per contest. Syracuse ranks 68th in the FBS with 148.9 rushing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 59th with 141.1 rushing yards given up per game on defense. In terms of third-down efficiency, Syracuse ranks 72nd in the FBS (39.0% third-down conversion percentage) and 67th on the other side of the ball (38.4% third-down rate allowed). Syracuse has a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 17th-best at +7.

Florida State vs. Syracuse Betting Analysis

Florida State Betting Insights

Florida State has covered the spread five times this season (5-3-0). In games it has played as 7.5-point favorites or more, Florida State has an ATS record of 2-1. This season, four Florida State games have gone over the point total. The Seminoles have won four of the five games they were favored on the moneyline this season (80%). The Seminoles have played as a moneyline favorite of -302 or shorter in only two games this season, and they won both.

Orange Betting Insights

Syracuse is 6-3-0 against the spread this season. In games it has played as 7.5-point underdogs or more, Syracuse has a perfect ATS record of 1-0. This year, Syracuse games have hit the over three times. This season, the Orange have been the underdog three times and won one of those games. The Orange have a record of 0-1 in games where bookmakers have them as underdogs of at least +228 on the moneyline.

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Florida State vs. Syracuse Against The Spread & Betting Records

Florida State

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 54.3 54.6 53.7
Implied Total AVG 33.9 36.8 29.0
ATS Record 5-3-0 2-3-0 3-0-0
Over/Under Record 4-4-0 3-2-0 1-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 4-1 2-1 2-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-2 0-1 0-1

Orange

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 52.1 53.6 49.2
Implied Total AVG 32.6 33.0 31.7
ATS Record 6-3-0 4-2-0 2-1-0
Over/Under Record 3-6-0 2-4-0 1-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 4-0 3-0 1-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 1-2 1-0 0-2

Players to Watch

Florida State

  • Tatum Bethune has hit the gridiron for nine games, amassing 2.5 sacks to go with 6.0 TFL and 51 tackles for the Seminoles.
  • The Seminoles’ defensive unit has been helped by Jared Verse, who has suited up for nine games and collected 5.5 sacks to go with 10.0 TFL and 29 tackles.
  • Jammie Robinson has helped carry the Seminoles’ defense with one interception to go along with 60 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two passes defended in nine games.
  • Kalen DeLoach, as part of the Seminoles’ defense, has recorded 3.0 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL and 36 tackles in nine games.

Orange

  • Marlowe Wax has totaled 42 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks in nine games for the Orange.
  • On defense, Mikel Jones has helped lead the way with 50 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and three sacks in nine games.
  • Caleb Okechukwu has 4.5 sacks to go with 4.0 TFL, 28 tackles, and one interception in nine games.
  • Steve Linton has delivered 4.0 sacks to go with 4.0 TFL and 14 tackles in nine games for the Orange.

Florida State vs. Syracuse Predictions and Pick

Florida State vs. Syracuse betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Orange (+7.5)

    Pick OU:

    Under (51)

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Our pick to win this matchup is Florida State, and we expect that Syracuse will cover the spread (Florida State -7.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 51 points.

WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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