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The Roofclaim.com Boca Raton Bowl will see the Syracuse Orange meet the South Florida Bulls.
Syracuse vs. South Florida Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 3 points, with bookmakers listing Syracuse as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Syracuse has -157 odds to pick up the win, while South Florida is listed at +127 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 55.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Syracuse vs. South Florida Live?
- Game Day: Thursday, December 21, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Boca Raton, Florida
- Stadium: FAU Stadium
Betting Preview
Syracuse
On offense, Syracuse ranks 89th in the FBS with 359.1 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 68th in total defense (382.4 yards allowed per contest). Syracuse is averaging 25.5 points per game on offense, which ranks them 81st in the FBS. Defensively, the defense ranks 52nd, giving up 23.8 points per contest. Syracuse ranks 19th-worst in passing offense (174.4 passing yards per game), but thas been slightly better on defense, ranking 81st with 234.6 passing yards allowed per contest. On offense, Syracuse ranks 31st in the FBS with 184.7 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 59th in rushing yards allowed per contest (147.8). On offense, Syracuse ranks 40th in the FBS with a 42.6% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 101st in third-down conversion rate allowed (147.8). Syracuse owns the 91st-ranked turnover margin in college football at -3, forcing 14 turnovers (43rd in the FBS) while turning it over 17 times (107th in the FBS).
South Florida
Defensively, South Florida is a bottom-25 unit, surrendering 456.3 total yards per game (third-worst). On the bright side, it is excelling on offense, accumulating 455.8 total yards per contest (16th-best). South Florida’s defense has been bottom-25 in scoring defense this season, conceding 34.9 points per game, which ranks 11th-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 46th with 30.8 points per contest. South Florida’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in pass defense this season, ceding 301.3 passing yards per game, which ranks worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 31st with 270.7 passing yards per contest. South Florida is accumulating 185.2 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (29th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 155.0 rushing yards per game (72nd-ranked) on defense. From an offensive standpoint, South Florida is generating a 37.8% third-down conversion rate (76th-ranked). It ranks 35th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (35.3% third-down rate allowed). With 15 forced turnovers (35th in the FBS) and 17 turnovers committed (107th in the FBS) this season, South Florida ranks 82nd in the FBS with a turnover margin of -2.
Syracuse vs. South Florida Betting Analysis
Syracuse Betting Insights
Syracuse is 5-7-0 against the spread this season. Syracuse has an ATS record of 2-1 when playing as at least 3-point favorites. Games involving Syracuse have hit the over five times this season. The Orange have not yet lost a game they were the moneyline favorite this season, going 4-0. The Orange have played as a moneyline favorite of -157 or shorter in just two games this season, and they won both.
South Florida Betting Insights
South Florida has covered the spread in a matchup six times this year (6-6-0). South Florida has an ATS record of 4-2 when playing as at least 3-point underdogs. Games involving South Florida have hit the over on seven occasions this season. The Bulls have been underdogs in seven games this season and won three (42.9%) of those contests. The Bulls have entered five games this season as the underdog by +127 or more and are in those contests.
Syracuse vs. South Florida Against The Spread & Betting Records
Syracuse
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 50.5 | 48.2 | 53.6 |
| Implied Total AVG | 30.8 | 30.9 | 30.6 |
| ATS Record | 5-7-0 | 4-3-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 5-7-0 | 3-4-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 4-0 | 3-0 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-6 | 1-2 | 0-4 |
South Florida
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 63.0 | 61.8 | 64.1 |
| Implied Total AVG | 36.4 | 37.2 | 35.7 |
| ATS Record | 6-6-0 | 3-3-0 | 3-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 7-5-0 | 3-3-0 | 4-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-2 | 3-1 | 0-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 3-4 | 1-1 | 2-3 |
Players to Watch
Syracuse
- Garrett Shrader has spearheaded the Orange’s offense this year, racking up 1,691 passing yards with 13 passing touchdowns, six interceptions and a 62.6% completion percentage.
- Shrader has been a factor with his legs, running for 460 yards and eight TDs in 11 games.
- As part of the Orange’s running game, LeQuint Allen has run for 1,061 yards and nine touchdowns on 4.7 YPC.
- Allen has 36 catches (3.0 per game) for 197 yards (16.4 per game) and one touchdown in 12 games for the Orange.
- As part of the Orange’s passing offense, Dan Villari has reeled in 20 balls on zero targets for 180 yards and three touchdowns.
- As an important part of the Orange’s passing offense, Damien Alford has totaled 527 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 29 receptions.
- As part of the Orange’s defense, Marlowe Wax has posted 92 tackles, five TFL, and four sacks in 12 games.
- Justin Barron has helped spur the Orange’s defense with three TFL, 74 tackles, and two interceptions in 12 games.
- The Orange’s defense has been aided by the contributions of Alijah Clark, who has played 11 games and registered 62 tackles and two TFL.
- With one TFL, 53 tackles, and one interception, Isaiah Johnson has helped carry the Orange’s defense over 12 games.
South Florida
- Byrum Brown has thrown for 3,078 yards (256.5 per game), completing 64.1% of his passes, with 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 12 games.
- On the ground, Brown has scored 11 touchdowns and accumulated 745 yards.
- Sean Atkins has 86 catches for 961 yards (80.1 per game) and five touchdowns in 12 games.
- Nay’Quan Wright has rushed for 757 yards (63.1 per game) and seven touchdowns in 12 games.
- Naiem Simmons has 35 receptions for 581 yards (48.4 per game) and five touchdowns in 12 games.
- On defense, Daquan Evans has helped lead the way with one interception to go with 54 tackles, nine TFL, three sacks, and two passes defended in 12 games.
- Jhalyn Shuler has been causing chaos on defense, totaling 66 tackles and two sacks for the Bulls.
- Jaelen Stokes has registered one sack to go with one TFL, 52 tackles, and two interceptions in 11 games for the Bulls.
- Logan Berryhill has amassed 40 tackles and three interceptions in 11 games for the Bulls.
Syracuse vs. South Florida Predictions and Pick
Syracuse vs. South Florida betting card
- Pick ATS:
Syracuse (-3)
- Pick OU: Over (55.5)
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Our pick to win this game is Syracuse, and we predict that Syracuse will cover the spread (Syracuse -3). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 55.5 points.