Orange vs Cougars Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Friday 12-27-2024

In the Holiday Bowl, the Syracuse Orange will face off against the Washington State Cougars. The Orange are big favorites, expected to win by two touchdowns or more (currently -18). The expected point total for the matchup is 59.

Last time out, the Orange bested the Miami Hurricanes, 42-38. In their most recent outing, the Cougars took on the Oregon State Beavers and fell short by a final score of 41-38.

Syracuse vs. Washington State Game Info

• When: Friday, December 27, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California
• TV: FOX
• Favorite: Syracuse -18
• Total: 59 points

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Syracuse vs. Washington State Matchup Stats

Syracuse vs. Washington State Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: Syracuse 35, Washington State 26

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: Washington State +18 (model predicted spread is 9 points)

• Syracuse's ATS record is 6-5-0 this season.
• Washington State's ATS record is 5-6-0 this season.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 59 (model projecting 61.7 points)

• Syracuse and its opponent have broken the 59-point mark six times this season.
• Cougars games have finished with more than 59 points five times this year.
• Syracuse games this season have posted an average total of 56.1, which is 2.9 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
• The average total for Cougars games is 60.7 points, 1.7 more than this game's over/under.

Team Leaders

Syracuse Team Leaders

• Kyle McCord: 4,326 PASS YDS / 360.5 YPG / 65.8% / 29 TD / 12 INT
• LeQuint Allen: 211 CAR / 901 YDS / 75.1 YPG / 14 TD / 61 REC / 484 YDS / 40.3 YPG / 3 TD
• Yasin Willis: 35 CAR / 127 YDS / 12.7 YPG / 1 TD / 6 REC / 22 YDS / 2.8 YPG / 0 TD
• Jackson Meeks: 73 REC / 911 YDS / 75.9 YPG / 7 TD
• Trebor Pena: 79 REC / 871 YDS / 72.6 YPG / 7 TD
• Oronde Gadsden II: 68 REC / 848 YDS / 70.7 YPG / 5 TD
• Marlowe Wax: 41 TKL / 5 TFL / 4.5 SACK / 1 INT / 1 PD
• Justin Barron: 77 TKL / 6 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT / 1 PD
• Jayden Bellamy: 33 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD

Washington State Team Leaders

• John Mateer: 3,139 PASS YDS / 261.6 YPG / 64.6% / 29 TD / 7 INT / 178 CAR / 826 RUSH YDS / 15 TD
• Wayshawn Parker: 137 CAR / 735 YDS / 61.3 YPG / 4 TD / 11 REC / 108 YDS / 10.8 YPG / 1 TD
• Kyle Willams: 60 REC / 1,026 YDS / 85.5 YPG / 13 TD
• Kris Hutson: 54 REC / 683 YDS / 56.9 YPG / 2 TD
• Josh Meredith: 34 REC / 442 YDS / 36.8 YPG / 2 TD
• Ansel Din-Mbuh: 24 TKL / 6 TFL / 6 SACK
• Taariq Al-Uqdah: 65 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD
• Ethan O'Connor: 28 TKL / 1 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD