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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 6
(4-1) Syracuse Orange vs. North Carolina Tar Heels (4-0)
Date: Saturday, October 7th
Time: 3:30 ET
Venue: Kenan Memorial Stadium
NCAA Week 6 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Syracuse +8.5 | North Carolina -8.5
Week 6 CFB Moneyline Odds: Syracuse +271 | North Carolina -348
College Football Betting Total: O/U 57.5
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Get ready for an exciting showdown as the Syracuse Orange take on the North Carolina Tar Heels this Saturday, October 7th, at 3:30 ET. The action unfolds at the Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
It’s Week 6 of NCAA college football, and the betting lines are heating up with Syracuse at +8.5 and North Carolina at -8.5. Looking for moneyline odds? Syracuse stands at +271, while North Carolina is at -348. Plus, keep an eye on the over/under line set at 57.5.
The previous three head-head to matchups have gone in favor of Syracuse with a record of 3-0. Syracuse and North Carolina did not play last season.
Against the spread, Syracuse went 2-1 in these matchups. On the over/under, the teams went 2-1 combining for 63 points per contest.
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Syracuse Orange
The Orange could never recover from a rough first quarter in their most recent game vs. Clemson, as they trailed 14-7 after the first period. Syracuse ended up dropping the game 31-14.
Through five games, the Orange have been favored one time and the underdog in three games.
So far, they are still a perfect 4-0 vs. the spread.
So far in this season, Syracuse has posted an over/under record of 0-4. On average, their matchups have yielded a combined score of 53 points, with the typical over/under line set at 54 points.
Syracuse Orange Stats
On the ground, the Orange are 18th in college football at 204 attempts per game.
This has led to an average of 190.6 (29th). So far, they have turned to the passing game 32.2 and have a per game average of 271.8. Overall, they are 12th in points (38.2 PPG).
Coming into this week’s game, the Syracuse defense is 40th in points allowed at 14.8 points per game.
So far, team’s have averaged 200.8 passing yards per game vs. the unit (58th). On the ground, they are giving up 96.4 rushing yards, putting them 26th in college football.
The Orange’s offense accumulated 281 yards of offense against Clemson, with 100 on the ground and 181 through the air. On third down, they converted 9 out of 17 attempts and scored two passing touchdowns.
North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina most recently played against Pittsburgh and won by a score of 41-24.
Against the spread, North Carolina have been the underdog in all of their games and are undefeated against the spread at 3-0. Their current scoring differential is +13.8.
This season, North Carolina has posted an over/under record of 1-2 through four games. On average their games have combined for 57.8 points.
North Carolina Tar Heels Stats
North Carolina’s offense is averaging 35.8 points per game, which ranks them 43rd in the NCAA.
Through the air, they’re at 296.8 passing yards on average, putting them at 55th in the nation. Their rushing attack is currently 88th in rushing yards, with an average of 160 rushing attempts per game this season.
In the passing game, the Tar Heels threw the ball 30 times for 296 and one score against Pittsburgh.
On the ground, they averaged 2.0 yards per carry and finished with three rushing touchdowns
This season, the Tar Heels’ defense has allowed 125 rushing yards per contest, placing them 141st. Opponents are averaging 238.8 passing yards, and opposing quarterbacks hold a passer rating of 62.8 when facing North Carolina.
They currently hold the 68th spot in NCAA points allowed.
Syracuse Orange vs. North Carolina Tar Heels NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Orange are 1-4 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Tar Heels are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Orange are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Tar Heels have gone 6-3-1 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Orange’s last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Tar Heels’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
Syracuse vs. North Carolina Line Movement
Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orange | +260 | +274 | +8.5 | +8.5 |
Tar Heels | -335 | -351 | -8.5 | -8.5 |
4* Free Week 6 NCAA Betting Prediction: North Carolina -8.5
UNC are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games, and Cuse are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games on the road.
North Carolina’s passing game against the Syracuse secondary is a matchup worth watching. Syracuse had trouble containing Pittsburgh in their recent game.
My pick is North Carolina to cover as 8.5-point favorites.
My model has this one at 47 total points. Play UNDER the total.
Fact: The total has gone UNDER in 7 of North Carolina’s last 10 games.
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