Syracuse Orange vs. Clemson Tigers Betting Odds, Picks, Analysis

College Football is back in action with another exciting matchup between two ranked and undefeated ACC schools. The Clemson Tigers host the Syracuse Orange in Death Valley. After an important victory over North Carolina State at home, Syracuse is 6-0 to start the season. Meanwhile, Clemson took down Florida State 34-28 in their last matchup and moved to 7-0 Tigers ranking them among the top five teams in the nation. This game has huge implications when it comes to the college football playoff and the AP Poll rankings. That being said, a lot is on the line, so let’s dive into this matchup.

Syracuse Orange Betting Preview: Orange Fave Biggest Test on the Road

The Syracuse Orange have been a Cinderella story up to this point as they are improbably undefeated after taking down ranked foes NC State and Purdue. As a result, they come in as high as No. 15 in the AP poll. Be that as it may, the Orange have a lot to prove as they face arguably their biggest test yet when they go to Death Valley on the road.

In terms of offense, the Orange rank 41st with an average of 440.6 yards per game. Garrett Shrader leads the team with 1224 passing yards, 12 touchdown passes, and only three interceptions. Shrader threw two touchdown passes last week to Oronde Gadsden II, making him the first receiver in the ACC this season to have three games with 100 or more receiving yards.

The Orange have average 36 points, and the offense gains 432.8 yards per game thanks to a strong offensive line. Running back Sean Tucke has six touchdowns on the year for the Orange and will be relied upon heavily.

In terms of defense, the Orange won their second game in a row without giving up an offensive touchdown. With just 13 points allowed per game, they rank ninth in the nation. They held NC State to just nine points last week, and they need an identical performance to take down Clemson.

Clemson Tigers Betting Preview: Clemson Welcomes Another Ranked Opponent at Home

On the other hand, Clemson triumphed over a formidable Florida State 34-28 while amassing 370 total yards. DJ Uiagalelei, the offense’s veteran quarterback, has a wealth of offensive experience and has played masterfully, leading this team to a No. Five ranking and seven straight wins. Will Shipley, a running back for the Tigers, has the best game of his career last week with 238 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns. The offense enters this game with a ranking of 55th in the country, averaging 426.7 yards, and 20th in scoring, with an average of 37 points per game.

Because of its excellent running defense, which allows the second fewest yards per game in the country, Clemson’s defense has been among the top 25, conceding just 64.2 yards per game. The Clemson defense of old seems to be back, as they are surrendering 319 yards and 18.3 points per game, ranking them among the top 25 in the nation in both categories.

Betting Lines & Odds

Clemson is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread set at 13.5 points (-110). On the moneyline, Syracuse is the road underdog to win at +400, while Clemson is given odds of -565 as home favorites. The Over/Under for the contest is currently 49.5 points (-110).

Free Betting Pick

This is an exciting ACC matchup that has huge implications, and the Orange look to upset Clemson to keep their Cinderella story going. The Orange have recently been playing the Tigers hard, with four of their last seven games being kept within ten points, including a three-point game last season.

Unquestionably, Clemson is the more talented and well-coached team, and playing at home will give them a significant advantage. Despite this, the Orange have been impressive this season and have kept games close, going 5-1 against the spread. Be prepared for the Orange attack, which scores more than 38 points per game and averages over 440 yards per game. People underestimate how tight this one will be.

Although they are playing on the road, Syracuse should bring a tough approach to Clemson. Clemson has struggled under the national spotlight despite being a talented team. 13.5 points is way too much to cover here against an Orange team that capitalizes off of their opponents’ mistakes. They may not win outright, but they should be able to keep this within two possessions. Back Syracuse in this one.

Mybookie Prediction: Syracuse +13.5 (-110)

We knew it was going to be an interesting 2022 NASCAR season as the Cup Series switched over to the Next Gen car, and that indeed was the case as 19 different drivers won a race this past year. Some people love the parity, while others think that the new setup favors being lucky rather than good.

The 2022 NASCAR postseason was interesting, with the first four races being won by non-playoff drivers. Eventually, the cream did rise to the top, with Chase Elliott, Christopher Bell, Joey Logano, and 2021 Cup Series champion Kyle Larson winning races down the stretch.

Even with all the parity during the regular season, few people could argue that Joey Logano was an undeserving 2022 Cup Series champion. Logano had three wins during the regular NASCAR season and two in the playoffs, but now the question becomes, can he repeat in 2023? Let’s take a look at this analysis for your NASCAR bets.

What to expect in the upcoming 2023 NASCAR season?

2023 Team Changes

There has always been some swapping of teams in the offseason in NASCAR, but it’s almost getting to be like an MLB trade deadline the way drivers are realigned for the 2023 season.

The biggest move is Kyle Gibbs going from Joe Gibbs Racing, where he’s been since 2008, and heading to Richard Childress Racing. This is the equivalent of Tom Brady leaving the Patriots.

Other big team changes for 2023 include Tyler Reddick leaving RCR for 23XI. This isn’t a shock because Busch was coming over, and Reddick had announced his departure in 2024, but Kurt Busch’s retirement from a full-time driver pushed up the timeline.

It’s not just ‘trades’ that are going to make 2023 interesting, but also full-time debuts. The two biggest names moving to the Cup Series full-time are Ty Gibbs, who replaces Busch at his grandfather’s JGR club, and Noah Gragson, coming off one of the more successful Xfinity regular seasons in recent memory to drive full-time for Petty GMS. A.J. Allmendinger is also returning to the Cup Series full-time for the first time since 2018.

Who Will Win the 2023 Cup Series?

It will be interesting to see if the parity of 19 different drivers winning last season calms down in year two of the Next Gen car or if that’s just how NASCAR is going to be moving forward. Logano (+650) showed a mastery of the new racing format, so he’s obviously a favorite to become the first back-to-back winner since Jimmie Johnson in 2009/2010.

The co-favorites to win the 2023 Cup Series are Chase Elliott and his Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson at +600. Elliott made the final four this season, and he and Larson won the Cup Series in 2020 and 2021, respectively.

Other contenders for some 2023 NASCAR Cup Series future bets are Christopher Bell (+800), who was a championship four finalist after getting hot with two wins in the playoffs. Ryan Blaney (+850) will be a hot pick as well, even though he failed to pick up a win last season.

Maybe 2023 is the year that some old dogs return to top form, too, as Denny Hamlin (+1000) had two wins in 2022 but another ten top-five finishes. Maybe a change of scenery gets Busch (+2000) back on track.

Buckle up; the Daytona 500 is right around the corner.

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