[3:36 PM] Syracuse @ #2 Clemson

What will be the GAME RESULT?

#2 Clemson: Wins By 30+ Points

Any Other Result

 

Current odds:

Syracuse (+28.5:) (-145)

Clemson (-28.5): (+122)

 

• ESPN simulations have Clemson as 80.5% favorites to cover the spread.

• XX% of sports bets are currently on Clemson to win as (TBD) underdogs.

• The Tigers are ranked third in this week’s coaches poll and second in the initial College Football Playoff rankings after surviving another close call last week. Clemson’s 37-34 victory at Florida State on Saturday was its fifth win this season by seven points or fewer.

• The upset-minded Orange are coming off a week off following a two-game win streak that included a 31-17 home win over then-No. 19 Virginia Tech and a 28-20 win at Boston College.

• The Orange boast one of the nation’s most improved offenses, averaging 487 total yards behind the prolific passing duo of quarterback Eric Dungey and receiver Amba Etta-Tawo. Syracuse averages 45 pass attempts per game, with Dungey completing 65 percent of his passes for an average of 329 yards per game and Etta-Tawo ranking third nationally with 134 receiving yards per contest.

• The Tigers have been somewhat inconsistent in their ability to run the ball, though Wayne Gallman put up 82 yards and two touchdowns in a solid effort at Florida State. Gallman, Watson and Co. should be able to exploit a Syracuse defense that gives up 450.8 yards per game and hasn’t had much success stopping the run or the pass.

• The Tigers have outscored opponents 86-6 in the first quarter and 167-43 in the first half.

 

StreakSmarts Pick: Any Other Result

Confidence: 5/10

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