The Syracuse Orange (0-0) host the FCS Colgate Raiders on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the JMA Wireless Dome. The Orange are heavily favored, by 37 points. An over/under of 49.5 points has been set for the outing.
Syracuse vs. Colgate Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | -37 | -110 | -110 | 49.5 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| Syracuse | Colgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 27.7 (65) | 13.5 (20) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 23.1 (40) | 41.5 (83) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 13 (22) | 3 (66) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 18 (47) | 5 (2) |
Syracuse vs. Colgate Betting Insights (2022)
Syracuse Stats and Trends
- Syracuse covered seven times in 13 matchups with a spread last season.
- The Orange were favored by 37 points or more once last season, and covered the spread.
- Last season, the combined scoring went over the point total six times in Syracuse games.
- The Orange and their opponents scored more than 49.5 points in six of 13 games last season.
- The average point total in Syracuse’s matchups last season was 51.5, 2.0 more points than the over/under for this game.
Colgate Stats and Trends (2022)
- The Raiders were an underdog by 37 points or more once last year, and covered the spread.
- Colgate’s contests last year had a 51.3-point average over/under, 1.8 more points than this game’s total.
Syracuse Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Garrett Shrader threw for 2,640 yards (220.0 per game) while completing 64.7% of his passes (205-for-317), with 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions last season. He also carried the ball 149 times for 453 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 37.8 yards per game.
- A year ago Sean Tucker churned out 1,060 rushing yards (88.3 per game) and scored 11 touchdowns. He added 36 catches for 254 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
- Last season Oronde Gadsden II was targeted zero times and notched 61 catches for 969 yards and six touchdowns.
- Devaughn Cooper’s stat line last year showed 36 grabs for 490 yards and three touchdowns. He averaged 40.8 yards per game.
- Damien Alford caught 20 passes on zero targets for 429 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 39.0 yards per game.
- Caleb Okechukwu put together a solid body of work a year ago, collecting five sacks, eight TFL and 39 tackles.
- Marlowe Wax’s 2022 campaign saw him total 81 tackles, 11 TFL, and four sacks.
- Ja’Had Carter intercepted three passes and tacked on 32 tackles and two passes defended last season.
Colgate Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Michael Brescia collected 186 passing yards (93.0 per game) with a 56.8% completion percentage last year, while throwing for one touchdown with two interceptions. He also totaled 121 rushing yards on 26 carries plus one TD, averaging 60.5 yards per game.
- Max Hurleman ran for 138 yards on 21 carries (69.0 yards per game) a season ago.
- Garrett Oakey reeled in six passes for 68 yards last year. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 34.0 yards per game.
- Treyvhon Saunders’ stat line last season was five grabs for 45 yards and one touchdown. He averaged 22.5 receiving yards per game.
- Jake Ryan racked up 30 yards on two catches in 2022.
- Last season Tyler Flick collected zero sacks, 20 tackles.
- Last season Jackson Price hauled in one interception and added eight tackles.
