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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 +18 | Syracuse -18
Week 1 CFB Moneyline Odds: Ohio +685 | Syracuse -1100
College Football Betting Total: O/U 45
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Ohio Bobcats
As the underdog last season, Ohio went 3-1, finishing with a 10-3 overall record. The Bobcats were favored in nine of their 13 games, going 7-2 as the favorite. They were strong at home, going 6-1, and finished with a 4-2 record on the road. Despite their success, Ohio is currently ranked 113th in our pre-season power rankings, with a 58.9% chance of being bowl-eligible this season.
In the futures market, Ohio is a long shot to win the Mid-American Conference, with odds of +1466 (6.8%). However, the team has the 3rd best odds in the conference to make it to the MAC Championship, with an implied probability of 27% (+275). Our pre-season projections give Ohio a 6.3% chance of winning the Mid-American Conference.
Ohio Bobcats Stats
Ohio’s offense last season was led by quarterback Parker Navarro, who threw for 185 yards and three touchdowns. The Bobcats averaged 24.3 points per game, ranking 62nd in the country. They were effective on third down, converting 45.7% of their chances (17th nationally), but struggled in the running game, finishing 73rd in rushing yards per game and 62nd in passing yards per game.
Rickey Hunt, who rushed for 134 yards last season, is the top returning running back for Ohio. The Bobcats also added Anthony Tyus III, who ran for 238 yards at Northwestern. In the receiving corps, Chase Hendricks is the top returning wide receiver with 108 yards last season, and they have also added Coleman Owen from Northern Arizona.
Ohio’s defense was strong last season, allowing just 15.8 points per game, which ranked 5th in the nation. They were particularly tough against the run, giving up only 92.2 rushing yards per game, the 12th best mark in college football. In the passing game, opponents averaged 182.8 yards per game through the air against the Bobcats. Ohio’s defense also held opponents to a 62.2% completion percentage (108th) and 6.7 yards per pass attempt, which was 34th in the country.
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Syracuse Orange
Syracuse is coming off a season in which they were 3-4 as the underdog and 2-3 as the favorite. They finished with a 6-7 overall record, including going 5-3 at home and 1-4 on the road. The Orange are currently ranked 72nd in our power rankings, with a 55.5% chance of being bowl-eligible this season.
Looking at the futures odds, Syracuse is listed at +3000 to win the Atlantic Coast Conference, giving them a 3% chance according to the implied odds. Our power rankings give them a 0.7% chance of winning the conference, placing them 83rd in the country.
Syracuse Orange Stats
Syracuse’s offense was 67th in the country last season, averaging 23.5 points per game. The passing game was a struggle, with the Orange ranking 105th in passing yards per game and 49th in rushing yards per game. Last season, Syracuse averaged 172.3 rushing yards per game, which was 49th in the country, and 171 passing yards per game, which was 105th in the country.
LeQuint Allen, who rushed for 1,063 yards and nine touchdowns, returns as the top running back for Syracuse. The Orange also added quarterback Kyle McCord, who threw for 3,170 yards last season at Ohio State. McCord threw 24 touchdowns and six interceptions and completed 65.8% of his passes.
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 were also below average against the run, allowing 149.2 rushing yards per game (78th). Opposing quarterbacks completed 62.9% of their passes against the Orange last season.
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 -18
Syracuse is favored by -18 points in their week one matchup against Ohio. We have the Orange winning by a score of 30-13, and with the current line at -18, we expect them to cover as the home favorite.
For the over/under, with the line set at 45 points, our projection of 43 points suggests that taking the under is the best play for this game.
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