The Orange hope to be bad hosts on Saturday as the Syracuse Orange pay a visit to Carrier Dome in Week 4 betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Syracuse Orange in this one found them as 24-point underdogs at Sportsbook. The over under number was slated to open a short time later.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 27-17 win for the Tigers on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
LSU Tigers vs Syracuse Orange Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Syracuse Orange are 3-0 so far on the season, and 2-1 ATS vs the point spread. The LSU Tigers, meanwhile, are 2-0 and 1-1 ATS. Those over under betting have seen Syracuse go 3-0 and the LSU Tigers go 1-1 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Syracuse vs LSU injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 94 (Syracuse Orange) and the No. 63 (LSU Tigers) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA football Power Rankings at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Syracuse's No. 43-ranked offense, averaging 35.67 PPG, against a LSU defense that ranks No. 42 this week at 20 PPG. The Syracuse aerial game is averaging 165.33 yards per game, less than the LSU Tigers secondary allows through the air, 217.5 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the LSU Tigers own the league's No. 6-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 43 yards per game when on the road. Syracuse, on the other hand, rates No. 59 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
LSU cruised to victory in its last outing, as they ran up a 45-21 score against Auburn at Tiger Stadium.
Cooper Rush led his team to victory last time out, throwing for 430 yards Saturday as the Orange downed the Chippewas 30-27 at Carrier Dome.
Next Betting Matchups
LSU home to Eastern Michigan, Saturday, October 3rd
Syracuse at South Florida, Saturday, October 10th