Stanford Cardinal vs Syracuse Orange Betting Pick & Prediction 9/20/24

ESPN is covering the action as the Syracuse Orange host the Stanford Cardinal in a week four college football matchup. Kick-off is set for 7:30 ET from the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse. The Orange are 2-0 on the season, while the Cardinal come in with a 1-1 record. Syracuse is the -10-point favorite at home, and the over/under line is currently at 57.5 points.

STANFORD CARDINAL VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK

The Pick: Stanford Cardinal +10

This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 7:30 ET on Friday, September 20th.

WHY BET THE STANFORD CARDINAL:

• We have the Syracuse Orange winning this one by a score of 26 to 24
• Even though we like the Syracuse Orange to win, our ATS pick is to take the Stanford Cardinal at +10
• We see this game finishing below the line of 57.5 points

Will The Stanford Cardinal Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

Stanford is now 1-1 for the season after a 41-7 victory over Cal Poly. There were no betting lines available for this game.

The Cardinal took an early 7-0 lead, but Cal Poly managed to tie the game at 7-7. Stanford then dominated the game, outscoring Cal Poly 34-0 in the remaining quarters. At halftime, Stanford led 14-7 and then pulled away in the second half, outscoring Cal Poly 27-0 after the break.

Stanford’s offense was in sync in their 41-7 win, racking up 437 total yards and 22 first downs. The Cardinal’s passing game was particularly effective, with Ashton Daniels completing 82.6% of his passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns. Sedrick Irvin was his top target, hauling in two receptions for 92 yards.

Stanford’s offense was balanced, with 318 yards coming through the air and 119 yards on the ground. Chris Davis Jr. led the rushing attack with 53 yards on just six carries. The Cardinal’s passing game was responsible for all three of their touchdowns.

Stanford’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Cal Poly to just 7 points and 230 total yards. The Cardinal’s defense was particularly strong against the run, allowing only 26 yards on 19 carries. In the passing game, they gave up 204 yards, with 21 completions on 30 attempts. Stanford’s defense also came up with an interception in the game.

Are The Syracuse Orange Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

Syracuse is now 2-0 after their 31-28 win over Georgia Tech. The Orange, who were +3 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. This was an important win for Syracuse, as it was an Atlantic Coast matchup. The over/under line was set at 60.5 points, but the combined score of 59 points fell just short of this, resulting in the under hitting.

After a 7-7 tie in the first quarter, Syracuse outscored Georgia Tech 14-7 in the second quarter. The Orange added a field goal in the third quarter and then held off a late Georgia Tech push in the fourth quarter to secure the win. At halftime, Syracuse trailed 21-14 but managed to outscore Georgia Tech 17-7 in the second half.

Syracuse’s offense was explosive in their 31-28 win, racking up 520 yards of total offense. The Orange moved the chains 27 times, and their passing game was particularly strong, accounting for 381 yards and four touchdowns. Kyle McCord completed 69.6% of his passes, throwing for 381 yards and ending the game with a passer rating of 123.55. Oronde Gadsden II was his top target, hauling in six receptions for 93 yards.

The ground game, while not as dominant, still contributed 139 yards on 29 carries. LeQuint Allen was the leading rusher, gaining 83 yards on 15 attempts.

Syracuse’s defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up 572 total yards to Georgia Tech in their last game. The Orange allowed 382 passing yards, with Georgia Tech completing 23 of 32 pass attempts. On the ground, Syracuse gave up 190 yards and four touchdowns. Overall, the Orange defense allowed 31 points and 30 first downs.