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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 1
(0-0) Ohio Bobcats vs. Syracuse Orange (0-0)
Date: Saturday, August 31st
Time: 3:30 ET
Venue: JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY
Week 1 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Ohio +17.5 | Syracuse -17.5
Week 1 CFB Moneyline Odds: Ohio +644 | Syracuse -1047
College Football Betting Total: O/U 47
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Ohio Bobcats
Ohio was 7-2 last season when favored and finished with a 10-3 overall record. The Bobcats were strong at home, going 6-1, and finished 4-2 on the road. Despite being the underdog in four of their games, they went 3-1 in those matchups. Heading into this season, Ohio is ranked 113th in our power rankings, with a 64.1% chance of being bowl-eligible.
In the futures market, the Bobcats are listed at +1320 to win the Mid-American Conference, giving them an implied 7% chance, which is 7th out of 12 teams. However, their chances of making it to the Mid-American Conference title game are better, with futures markets placing them at +320 (24%), the 4th best odds in the conference.
Ohio Bobcats Stats
Ohio’s passing game averaged 203.6 yards per game last season, ranking 79th nationally. The Bobcats’ offense was led by quarterback Parker Navarro, who threw for 185 yards and three touchdowns last season. Overall, Ohio averaged 24.3 points per game, with their success on third down (45.7%, 17th in the country) helping to sustain drives.
Rickey Hunt, who rushed for 134 yards and four touchdowns, is the top returning running back for the Bobcats. They also added Anthony Tyus III, who ran for 238 yards last season at Northwestern. Ohio will look for more production from their receiving corps, as their top returning receiver, Chase Hendricks, finished with 108 yards last season.
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Ohio’s defense was tough against the run last season, allowing just 92.2 rushing yards per game, the 5th best mark in the nation. Overall, they gave up just 15.8 points per game, placing them 5th in the country. Their pass defense was also solid, allowing 182.8 passing yards per game (32nd). However, they did struggle to defend the pass, allowing opposing quarterbacks to complete 62.2% of their passes (108th).
Syracuse Orange
Syracuse is coming off a season in which they went 5-3 at home and 1-4 on the road, finishing with a 6-7 overall record. Last season, they were favored in five out of their 13 games, going 2-3 as the favorite and 3-4 as the underdog. Currently, our power rankings place Syracuse 70th in the nation, with a 54% chance of being bowl-eligible this season.
Heading into the season, Syracuse has the 10th best odds out of 17 teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference to win the conference title, with a futures price of +3300. Our power rankings give them a 0.8% chance of winning the conference, while the futures odds imply a 3% chance.
Syracuse Orange Stats
Syracuse’s offense last season was led by quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, who threw for 282 yards and three touchdowns. The Orange also added Kyle McCord, who passed for 3170 yards and 24 touchdowns last season at Ohio State. Syracuse ranked 67th in the country in scoring, averaging 23.5 points per game. Last season, they were 49th in rushing yards per game, averaging 172.3 yards per contest, and 67th in passing yards, with 171 yards per game.
LeQuint Allen, who rushed for 1063 yards and nine touchdowns, returns to the backfield for the Orange. They also added Will Nixon from Washington. In the receiving corps, Umari Hatcher is the top returner after finishing with 482 yards last season. Syracuse will look to improve their passing game this season to complement their strong rushing attack.
Syracuse’s defense allowed 25.4 points per game last season, ranking them 49th in the nation. They struggled against the pass, giving up 235.5 passing yards per game (115th), and opposing quarterbacks had a passer rating of 90.8. On the ground, the Orange defense allowed 149.2 rushing yards per game, placing them 78th in the country. They also ranked 114th in completion percentage allowed, with opponents completing 62.9% of their passes.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Syracuse Orange NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Ohio Bobcats are 3-2 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Syracuse Orange are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Ohio Bobcats are 6-3-1 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Syracuse Orange have gone 3-7 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Ohio Bobcats’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 0-3.
- The Syracuse Orange’s have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 1 NCAA Betting Prediction: Syracuse -17.5
Our projected score for this week one matchup between Syracuse and Ohio is 33-12 in favor of Syracuse. The Orange are the -17.5 point favorites, and we expect them to cover the spread.
With the over/under line set at 47 points, we recommend taking the under, as our projection has the combined score at 45 points.
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