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North Carolina State vs Syracuse Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks

Ranked ACC Rivals Meet Under Dome

Orange to Remain Undefeated?

The Atlantic Coast Conference football race continues to sizzle, with a couple of surprising teams currently in the mix. The No. 18 Syracuse Orange host the 15th-ranked North Carolina St. Wolfpack Saturday afternoon in a game with a big impact on the standings.

North Carolina St. comes in at 5-1, only loss came at the hands of Clemson. The Wolfpack are trying to stay in the title race. They can’t afford another loss here.

Nicholas Treco #37 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack pumps up the crowd during the match
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Syracuse has been one of the biggest surprises in the country this season, perfect at 5-0. The Orange have found their way into the rankings, but will now get the toughest opponent they’ve faced all season long.

When looking at the college football odds for this game, SU is currently a 3½-point favorite over the Wolfpack.

Let’s check the latest college football odds, stats, injury reports and college football lines for North Carolina State vs Syracuse. We’ve plenty of NCAA football odds for you to consider.

State’s Understudy Quarterback

If the Wolfpack are going to get past Syracuse, they may have to do it without their starting quarterback. State is averaging 30½ points per game this season, but quarterback Devin Leary (1,265 yards, 11 touchdowns) is out with an injured shoulder. His inability to play obviously makes things harder on the Wolfpack, who then would turn to Charleston Southern transfer Jack Chambers. Chambers and NC St. rallied in a 19-17 home win over Florida St.

North Carolina St. has been solid on defense this season, having surrendered just 15 points per game. This game might be determined by defense, which wouldn’t bother the Wolfpack.

It’s Been Perfect-ly Surprising

So, after moving to 5-0, coach Dino Babers said, “They haven’t played perfect football, but their record is still perfect and now they get an opportunity to do some exciting stuff.” It has been a rough few years in the program, but they look like they’re tuning the corner.

Syracuse blanked overmatched Wagner, 59-0, in a game with a shortened second half. Syracuse was idle last week.

Quarterback Garrett Schrader has thrown for 1,224 yards (10 touchdowns). Schrader was a perfect 17-for-17 (two touchdowns) against the undermanned Seahawks.

Syracuse surrenders just 14 points per game. Playing at home should also give the Orange a big boost in this contest.

 

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NC State vs Syracuse Head-to-Head

If you look at all the scores and odds during this rivalry, you will see just how dominant NC St. has been. The Wolfpack have won 13 of the 15 games, including the last three.

NC State vs Syracuse Game Information

  • Game: NC State (5-1) vs Orange (5-0)
  • Location: JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY
  • Day/Time: Saturday, Oct. 15th, 3:30 p.m. ET
  • NC State vs Syracuse Live Stream: ESPN

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NC State vs Syracuse Prediction

It’s been a great start to the NCAAF season in Syracuse, but they have also been benefiting from some fortune, while not drawing a very difficult schedule. Those have to factor into making college football picks on this game.

NC St. was supposed to be in this position, and that defense just continues to compile some impressive numbers so far. Do not be surprised to see the Wolfpack dominate this game on that side of the ball, moving to 6-1.

Head to BetUS Sportsbook and take the NC St. Wolfpack +3½ as they knock the Syracuse Orange out of the land of the unbeaten.

The odds and predictions in the article are based on the time of writing and publication. They may differ as to when the actual event takes place.

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