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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: DirecTV Holiday Bowl
2024 Holiday Bowl
(9-3) Syracuse Orange vs. Washington State Cougars (8-4)
Date: Friday, December 27th
Time: 8:00 ET
Venue: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA
DirecTV Holiday Bowl ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Syracuse -5.5 | Washington State +5.5
DirecTV Holiday Bowl CFB Moneyline Odds: Syracuse -216 | Washington State +180
College Football Betting Total: O/U 61.5
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Buckle up, college football fans! The 2024 DirecTV Holiday Bowl promises fireworks as the Syracuse Orange face off against the Washington State Cougars.
These programs haven’t crossed paths since 1979, so forget the history books—this one’s all about the here and now.
FOX will be handling the television broadcast as the Orange and Cougars face off in the DirecTV Holiday Bowl. Kick-off is set for 8:00 ET from Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.
Syracuse is favored at -5.5 points, with the over/under line currently at 61.5 points. The Orange come in with a 9-3 record, while the Cougars are 8-4 on the season.
Syracuse rolls into this matchup as a -216 favorite, and the betting odds have shifted dramatically, thanks to a whirlwind of departures from Washington State’s roster and coaching staff post-regular season.
Syracuse Orange
Syracuse heads into their 2024 Holiday Bowl matchup against Washington State with a 9-3 record. They’ve gone 4-1 at home and 2-2 on the road this season. The Orange have been favored in four games, going 3-1 as the favorite, and they’ve posted a +3.9 average scoring margin so far.
Against the spread, Syracuse is 4-5, with a 2-2 record on the road and 2-3 at home. As the favorite, they’ve gone 1-3 ATS, while they’ve covered three out of five games as the underdog.
The over/under line for this week is set at 61.5 points. Syracuse’s average over/under line this season is 55.9, and their games have averaged 61.2 points. They have a 4-4-1 over/under record, with two games featuring higher lines than this week’s total.
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Syracuse Orange Stats
Syracuse’s offense is ranked 20th in our power rankings heading into this week. They are also 28th in scoring, with 32.6 points per game, and have converted 48.9% of their third-down attempts, which ranks 10th nationally. Syracuse leads the nation in passing attempts, completions, and passing yards per game.
Kyle McCord has thrown for 4,326 yards this season, with 29 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He has a passer rating of 97 and a completion percentage of 65.8%. Jackson Meeks, the leading receiver, has 911 yards and seven touchdowns. Syracuse’s rushing game is averaging 94.8 yards per game.
Syracuse’s defense has allowed an average of 28.7 points per game this season, including 38 points in their recent matchup against Miami. They gave up 503 total yards, with 349 yards coming through the air and 154 on the ground.
Opponents have averaged 216 passing yards per game against Syracuse, completing 65.6% of their passes. Syracuse ranks 94th nationally in rushing defense, allowing 153.8 yards per game on the ground.
Washington State Cougars
Washington State enters the Holiday Bowl against Syracuse with an 8-4 record. They’ve gone 3-1 at home and 3-3 on the road this season. The Cougars have been favored in seven of their 12 games, going 4-3 as the favorite.
Against the spread, Washington State is 5-5, with a 3-1 record at home and 2-4 on the road. They’ve covered as the favorite three times in seven games, and their average scoring margin is +8.7 points per game.
The over/under line for this week is 61.5 points. Washington State’s games have averaged 64.8 points, and their over/under record stands at 4-6. Their average line this season has been 60.5 points, with seven games featuring higher totals than this week’s line.
Washington State Cougars Stats
Washington State’s offense is averaging 36.8 points per game, ranking 10th in the nation. They are 33rd in our offensive power rankings heading into their game against Syracuse. Quarterback John Mateer has thrown for 3,139 yards with a passer rating of 113. The team ranks 9th nationally in passer rating and 25th in passing yards per game, averaging 268.8 yards.
Mateer has 29 touchdown passes and seven interceptions this season. Washington State ranks 22nd in completion percentage at 65.2%. Leading receiver Kyle Williams has 1,026 yards and 13 touchdowns on 60 catches. On the ground, the Cougars are averaging 173.1 rushing yards per game.
Washington State’s defense allowed 15 points in their recent 15-14 loss to Wyoming, giving up 342 total yards. The Cougars allowed 136 rushing yards on 39 carries and 206 passing yards, while also forcing one interception.
Opponents have averaged 28.1 points per game against Washington State this season. The defense has given up 174 rushing yards per game and 255.3 passing yards, with quarterbacks completing 62.1% of their throws.
Syracuse Orange vs. Washington State Cougars NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Syracuse Orange are 1-4 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Washington State Cougars are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Syracuse Orange are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Washington State Cougars have gone 4-6 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Syracuse Orange’s last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-1-1.
- The Washington State Cougars’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free DirecTV Holiday Bowl NCAA Betting Prediction: Syracuse -5.5
This roster chaos has reshaped the narrative, turning Syracuse into a commanding choice on the moneyline.
Our projections have Syracuse winning their Holiday Bowl matchup against Washington State by a score of 38-31. Syracuse is favored by -5.5 points, and we expect them to cover the spread as the road favorite.
With the over/under line set at 61.5 points, our model is projecting a combined 69 points, making the over the best play for this game.
For bettors, the live odds could present intriguing opportunities as the game unfolds.
Stay tuned—this is bowl season at its unpredictable, exhilarating best!
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