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Our Syracuse vs Pittsburgh prediction for this NCAAF game is Pittsburgh -6 , -105.

Syracuse battles Pittsburgh in this ACC matchup. The Panthers’ offense aims to regain its efficiency, while the Orange are prepared for an offensive shootout.

Offshore Odds: Pittsburgh Decent Favorites at Home

TeamSpreadMoney LineTotal
Syracuse+6 (-115)+190O 62 (-110)
Pittsburgh-6 (-105)-220U 62 (-110)

Syracuse Win Streak

Syracuse has won 3 games in a row and is 2-0 on the road. The Orange offense is trending upward, and most of their games this season have been closely contested. This demonstrates that Syracuse knows how to get the job done when the game is on the line. The Orange defense has also performed well in 2 of the last 3 games.

2 weeks ago, Syracuse defeated NC State on the road, 24-17. The Orange offense scored in every quarter, and the rushing defense limited NC State to 82 yards. However, Syracuse did allow 9 YYP, and they will definitely need to tighten things up against ranked Pittsburgh. The Orange excelled in time of possession and the defense forced 3 turnovers.

Unbeaten Panthers

Pittsburgh is 4-0 at home and 2-0 in conference play. The Panthers have been involved in some close games, while others have resulted in extreme blowouts. The highest point total for the Pittsburgh offense was 73, and the fewest points allowed by the defense was 15. In their last 3 games, the defense seems to be trending upward.

2 weeks ago, the Panthers defeated California at home, 17-15. This game was a defensive battle, with Pittsburgh leading 17-9 at halftime. The Panthers’ offense didn’t score at all in the 2nd half, while the defense allowed only 2 field goals from California. Pittsburgh struggled on 3rd down and had 2 turnovers. This was the worst offensive game of the season for the Panthers, and the bye week definitely helped them clean things up.

Syracuse vs Pittsburgh Prediction

Both of these teams have experienced close games as well as blowouts. The Orange and Panthers know how to score, and lately, their defenses have been playing better. Coming off a bye week, both Pittsburgh and Syracuse are well-rested. The Panthers will be eager to regain their scoring prowess and take advantage of the high YPP that the Syracuse defense allows.

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