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Garrett Shrader will lead the Syracuse Orange (3-0) into their matchup against the Army Black Knights (2-1) at JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET.
The Orange are double-digit favorites (currently -13.5) in their matchup against the Black Knights, with the over/under at 50.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Orange are -555 and the Black Knights are +407.)
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Game Info for Syracuse vs. Army
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: Syracuse, New York
- Stadium: JMA Wireless Dome
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | -13.5 | -110 | -110 | 50.5 | -110 | -110 | -555 | +407 |
Syracuse Pick Insights
- Syracuse has covered the spread twice in two games this season.
- Syracuse is 1-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 13.5-point favorites.
Syracuse Stats & Insights
- Syracuse has been making things happen on both sides of the ball this season, ranking fifth-best in total offense (542.7 yards per game) and 21st-best in total defense (275.7 yards allowed per game).
- Syracuse has been finding success on both offense and defense, ranking fifth-best in scoring offense (49.3 points per game) and fourth-best in scoring defense (9 points allowed per game).
- On the offensive side of the ball, Syracuse has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 18th-best in the FBS by averaging 311 per game. The Orange rank 47th on defense (198.7 passing yards allowed per game).
- Syracuse has been surging on both sides of the ball in the running game, ranking 10th-best in rushing offense (231.7 rushing yards per game) and 15th-best in rushing defense (77 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Syracuse has been a tough opponent for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (sixth-best with a 57.1% third-down percentage) and third-down defense (25th-best with a 31.2% third-down conversion rate allowed) this season.
- Syracuse owns the 14th-best turnover margin in college football at +4, forcing eight turnovers (fifth in the FBS) while turning it over four times (61st in the FBS).
Syracuse’s Best Players
- Shrader leads Syracuse with 727 yards (242.3 ypg) on 51-of-82 passing with five touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He also has 266 rushing yards on 36 carries while scoring five touchdowns on the ground.
- LeQuint Allen has been handed the ball 41 times this year and racked up 207 yards (69 per game) with five touchdowns. He’s also helped out in the passing game with eight grabs for 72 yards
- Donovan Brown’s team-leading 206 yards as a receiver have come on 12 catches (out of 16 targets) with one touchdown.
- Umari Hatcher has caught nine passes while averaging 62.7 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
- Isaiah Jones’ eight receptions are good enough for 157 yards and two touchdowns.
- Marlowe Wax, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has collected two sacks, one TFL and 22 tackles.
- Jeremiah Wilson leads the team with one interception, while also collecting 12 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.
Army Betting Insights
- Army has covered the spread once in two games this year.
- In Army’s two games with a set total, one has hit the over (50%).
Army Pick Insights
- From an offensive perspective, Army is accumulating 416.7 total yards per game (53rd-ranked). It ranks 33rd in the FBS defensively (292.7 total yards allowed per game).
- In terms of points scored Army ranks 41st in the FBS (35.7 points per game), and it is 30th on the other side of the ball (15.3 points allowed per game).
- Army ranks 22nd-worst in passing yards per game (177.7), but it has been better defensively, ranking 26th in the FBS with 175.3 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- Army’s rushing attack has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks ninth-best in the FBS with 239 rushing yards per game. In terms of defense, it is giving up 117.3 rushing yards per game, which ranks 55th.
- From an offensive angle, Army is putting up a 38.1% third-down conversion percentage (86th-ranked). It ranks 45th in the FBS on defense (34.1% third-down rate allowed).
- Army has a -1 turnover margin this season, which ranks 75th in the FBS.
Army’s Best Players
- Bryson Daily has thrown for 447 yards on 20-of-39 passing with four touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 232 yards and three rushing touchdowns.
- Hayden Reed has rushed for 153 yards on 33 carries with one touchdown.
- Isaiah Alston leads his squad with 250 receiving yards on eight receptions with two touchdowns.
- Noah Short has put up an 87-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught five passes on nine targets.
- Liam Fortner has racked up 53 reciving yards (17.7 ypg) this season.
- Elo Modozie has one sack to pace the team, and also has one TFL.
- Leo Lowin is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s amassed 16 tackles.
- Max DiDomenico leads the team with one interception, while also putting up nine tackles and one pass defended.
