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The Pittsburgh Panthers (2-7) and the Syracuse Orange (4-5) meet at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
The Panthers are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3), against the Orange. The over/under for this matchup is 37.5 points.
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Game Info for Pittsburgh vs. Syracuse
- Game Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: The Bronx, New York
- Stadium: Yankee Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | -3 | -108 | -112 | 37.5 | -111 | -109 | -150 | +127 |
Pittsburgh Pick Insights
- Pittsburgh has posted a 3-6-0 record against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 3-point favorites this season, Pittsburgh is 1-2 against the spread.
- Pittsburgh has hit the over in six of its nine games with a set total (66.7%).
Pittsburgh Stats & Insights
- While Pittsburgh ranks 63rd in total defense with 367.9 yards allowed per game, the team’s offensive unit has been a little less successful, ranking 17th-worst (314.6 yards per game).
- Pittsburgh ranks 22nd-worst in scoring offense (20.7 points per game), but has played slightly better on defense, ranking 87th with 28.2 points allowed per contest.
- Pittsburgh ranks 85th in pass offense (212.3 passing yards per game) and 79th in pass defense (234.4 passing yards allowed per game) this season.
- Pittsburgh has been a bottom-25 run offense this year, ranking 15th-worst with 102.2 rushing yards per contest. On defense, the Panthers are ranked 49th in the FBS (133.4 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Pittsburgh has been a bottom-25 offense on third down this year, ranking ninth-worst with a 30.8% third-down conversion rate. Defensively, the Panthers rank 45th in the FBS (36.2% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- Pittsburgh ranks 93rd in college football with a -3 turnover margin after forcing 12 turnovers (73rd in the FBS) while committing 15 (97th in the FBS).
Pittsburgh’s Best Players
- Christian Veilleux has 1,018 yards passing for Pittsburgh, completing 50% of his passes and throwing six touchdowns and seven interceptions this season.
- Rodney Hammond has racked up 338 yards on 79 carries while finding paydirt three times as a runner.
- C’Bo Flemister has carried the ball 81 times for 329 yards (36.6 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Konata Mumpfield’s leads his squad with 498 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 36 receptions (out of 62 targets) and scored four touchdowns.
- Jerrod Means has caught 30 passes for 487 yards (54.1 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Gavin Bartholomew’s 18 catches have yielded 326 yards and one touchdown.
- Samuel Okunlola has racked up four sacks to lead the team, while also recording three TFL and nine tackles.
- Donovan McMillon is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 51 tackles.
- P.J. O’Brien has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 26 tackles and two passes defended to his name.
Syracuse Betting Insights
- Syracuse has covered the spread twice in eight opportunities this season.
- Syracuse is winless against the spread (0-3) when playing as at least 3-point underdogs.
- One of Syracuse’s eight games with a set total has hit the over (12.5%).
Syracuse Pick Insights
- Syracuse ranks 93rd with 353.6 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 87th with 393.7 total yards given up per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- From an offensive standpoint, Syracuse is putting up 24.6 points per contest (84th-ranked). It ranks 50th in the FBS on defense (23.3 points allowed per game).
- Syracuse is compiling 200.4 passing yards per contest on offense this season (103rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 240.6 passing yards per contest (95th-ranked) on defense.
- From an offensive standpoint, Syracuse is generating 153.1 rushing yards per game (73rd-ranked). It ranks 79th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (153.1 rushing yards given up per game).
- From an offensive angle, Syracuse is posting a 41.2% third-down conversion percentage (52nd-ranked). It ranks 99th in the FBS on defense (42.5% third-down rate allowed).
- Syracuse has recorded 14 forced turnovers (41st in the FBS) and committed 16 turnovers (109th in the FBS) this season for a -2 turnover margin that ranks 81st in the FBS.
Syracuse’s Best Players
- Garrett Shrader has been a dual threat for Syracuse this season. He has 1,513 passing yards (168.1 per game) while completing 62.4% of his passes. He’s thrown nine touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 316 yards (35.1 ypg) on 89 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
- LeQuint Allen has carried the ball 137 times for 695 yards, with seven touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 26 catches for 174 yards and one touchdown.
- Damien Alford has racked up 389 receiving yards on 24 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring one touchdown as a receiver.
- Umari Hatcher has caught 25 passes and compiled 375 receiving yards (41.7 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Donovan Brown has racked up 305 reciving yards (33.9 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Marlowe Wax leads the team with four sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has collected six TFL and 63 tackles.
- Justin Barron has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 59 tackles, two TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended.
