Florida State has only faced Syracuse on four occasions, two of which were in the past two seasons, but the Seminoles have never lost to the Orange. Those four games have seen FSU outscore Syracuse 152-50.
- Florida State is 20-0 SU in their last 20 games at home.
- Syracuse is 5-1 ATS in their last six games in October.
- FSU quarterback Everett Golson threw his first interception of the season last week.
Things were really looking up for Syracuse to start the season; the team went 3-0 while outscoring opponents 107-44. Since then, the Orange have lost four straight and have allowed 30 or more points in three of those losses.
Florida State thought they had gotten past another close call when, with six seconds left, they lined up for the game winning field goal last week. Things did not go so well, as the kick was blocked and returned for a game-winning touchdown by Georgia Tech. That marked FSU’s first loss outside a BCS postseason game since November 14, 2012.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans backing the Florida State Seminoles here saw them at Sportsbook as -19.5-point favorites in this college football clash. The total as of Friday afternoon is set at 53.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 34-19 victory for the Seminoles. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Syracuse Orange vs Florida State Seminoles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Syracuse Orange will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Saturday, as they are 5-2 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Florida State Seminoles are 3-4 ATS. Syracuse is 6-1 against the over under total, while Florida State is 2-5 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Florida State vs Syracuse injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 33-rated Florida State Seminoles and the No. 101-ranked Syracuse Orange, according to the NCAA College Football Power Rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Florida State's No. 57-ranked offense, averaging 31 PPG, against a Syracuse defense that ranks No. 71 this week at 27.14 PPG. The Florida State aerial game is averaging 247.43 yards per game, less than the Syracuse Orange secondary allows through the air, 250.29 YPG per game.
Defensively, the Syracuse Orange feature the league's No. 99-rated road run defense, allowing 218 yards per game. Florida State, meanwhile, ranks No. 28 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Steve Ishmael hauled in 7 passes for 114 yards against the Pittsburgh defense in the team's last game, but the result was a 23-20 loss against the Panthers on Saturday.
The Seminoles suffered a Week 8 loss against Georgia Tech in their last game, falling 22-16 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
- Syracuse is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
- Syracuse is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Syracuse's last 7 games
- Syracuse is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Florida State is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
- Florida State is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida State's last 6 games
- Florida State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Syracuse at Louisville, Saturday, November 7th
Florida State at Clemson, Saturday, November 7th
