Syracuse vs. NC State Spread, Line, Odds and Betting Preview | Oct. 12

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Syracuse vs. NC State Spread, Line & Odds for Oct. 12

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One of the best wideouts in college football will be on display when Justin Joly and the NC State Wolfpack (3-3) take on the Syracuse Orange (4-1) on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

The Wolfpack are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), against the Orange (with an over/under of 51.5 points).

Below you can find our preview for this season, and discover all of our predictions here, too!

Odds to Cover

Syracuse -2.5 vs. NC State

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Syracuse vs. NC State Betting Odds

  • Spread favorite: Orange (-2.5)
  • Moneyline: Orange (-130), Wolfpack (+108)
  • Total: 51.5 points
  • TV Channel: ACCN
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Syracuse vs. NC State Betting Stats and Info

The Orange’s record against the spread is only 2-3-0. The Orange are winless in three games against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more. Syracuse has won two of its three games played as the moneyline favorite this season. NC State, through five games with a set spread so far this season, is 0-5-0 against the spread. The Wolfpack are winless in two games against the spread when underdogs by 2.5 points or more. This will be the third time this year NC State is the moneyline underdog, after losing the previous two such games.

Syracuse vs. NC State Recent Stats and Trends

Syracuse Orange

  • Syracuse has covered the spread once, and is 2-1 overall, over its last three contests.
  • In its past three games, Syracuse has hit the over once.
  • The Orange have averaged a total of 57.3 combined points over their last three games, 5.8 greater than this game’s total of 51.5.

NC State Wolfpack

  • NC State has no wins against the spread and is 2-1 overall in its past three games.
  • In its past three games, NC State has hit the over twice.
  • NC State and its opponents have combined to score an average of 47.3 combined points over its last three games, 4.2 less than the 51.5 over/under in this matchup.

Syracuse vs. NC State Key Players

Syracuse Orange

  • This season Kyle McCord has 1,814 passing yards (362.8 yards per game) while going 154-for-240 (64.2%) and connecting on 17 touchdowns with six interceptions.
  • LeQuint Allen has rushed for a team-leading 358 yards (71.6 YPG) and scored three touchdowns. He also averages 45.2 receiving yards, grabbing 29 passes for 226 yards and three touchdowns.
  • Yasin Willis has 109 rushing yards on 20 attempts, and one touchdown.
  • Trebor Pena has reeled in 34 passes for a team-high 383 yards plus five touchdowns. He averages 76.6 receiving yards per game.
  • Oronde Gadsden II’s stat line this year reveals 26 catches for 359 yards and three touchdowns. He averages 71.8 receiving yards per game and has been targeted 45 times.
  • Jackson Meeks has caught 27 passes for 343 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 68.6 yards per game.
  • KingJoseph Edwards has collected a team-leading three sacks, while adding three TFL and three tackles.
  • Derek McDonald has racked up 24 tackles to lead the team in tackles so far.
  • This season Duce Chestnut leads the team with one interception and has added 16 tackles and one pass defended.

NC State Wolfpack

  • This season CJ Bailey has recorded 740 passing yards (123.3 per game) while going 70-for-107 (65.4%) and throwing for four touchdowns with three interceptions.
  • Kendrick Raphael has churned out a team-best 255 rushing yards (42.5 per game) and three touchdowns.
  • So far this season Jordan Waters has rushed for 246 yards on 62 carries (41 yards per game), with two touchdowns. Waters also makes an impact in the passing game, catching nine passes for 98 (16.3 yards per game) while scoring one touchdown.
  • Joly has reeled in 20 passes for a team best 313 yards and one touchdown. He has been targeted 27 times, and averages 52.2 yards per game.
  • Kevin Concepcion’s stat line this year reveals 37 catches for 265 yards and four touchdowns. He averages 44.2 receiving yards per game.
  • Noah Rogers has totaled 193 yards on 15 receptions, averaging 32.2 yards per game.
  • Sean Brown has three sacks to lead the team, and has also added three TFL and 37 tackles.
  • Caden Fordham has racked up 49 tackles, three TFL, and one sack this season, leading his team in tackles.
  • In terms of picks, Bishop Fitzgerald leads the team with two interceptions this season and has added 16 tackles, two TFL, and two passes defended.