In this year’s Roofclaim.com Boca Raton Bowl, the Syracuse Orange are the favorites, but by less than a field goal (-2), over the South Florida Bulls. FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Florida will act as host on December 21, 2023, starting at 8:00 PM ETand airing on ESPN. The over/under in this contest is 57 points.
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Syracuse vs. South Florida Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | -2 | -110 | -110 | 57 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse (-2) | Over (57) | Syracuse 32 South Florida 25 |
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
| Syracuse | South Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 25.5 (83) | 30.8 (53) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 23.8 (48) | 34.9 (121) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 17 (108) | 17 (108) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 14 (43) | 15 (35) |
Syracuse vs. South Florida Betting Insights
Syracuse Stats and Trends
- Syracuse has won five games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing seven times.
- The Orange have covered the spread twice when favored by 2 points or more this season (in three opportunities).
- So far this season, five of Syracuse’s 12 games have gone over the point total.
- The Orange and their opponents have scored a combined total of more than 57 points twice this season (in 12 games).
- The average point total in Cuse’s matchups this year is 50.5, 6.5 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
South Florida Stats and Trends
- South Florida has covered six times in 12 matchups with a spread this year.
- The Bulls have been an underdog by 2 points or more six times this season, and covered the spread in four of those matchups.
- So far this season, seven of South Florida’s 12 games with a set number have gone over the point total.
- The Bulls have combined with their opponents to score more than 57 points in nine of 12 games this season.
- The average total for USF games this season has been 62.9, 5.9 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Syracuse Players to Watch
- This year, Garrett Shrader has recorded 1,691 passing yards (153.7 yards per game) while going 134-for-214 (62.6% completion percentage) and throwing 13 touchdowns and six interceptions. He has tacked on 460 rushing yards on 114 carries with eight touchdowns, averaging 41.8 yards per game.
- LeQuint Allen has picked up a team-best 1,061 rushing yards (88.4 per game) and nine touchdowns. He has tacked on 36 receptions for 197 yards (16.4 yards per game) and one TD.
- This season Damien Alford has 29 receptions for a team-high 527 receiving yards (58.6 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Umari Hatcher has contributed with 451 yards on 30 catches and three touchdowns. He averages 56.4 receiving yards per game this year.
- This season Donovan Brown is averaging 30.9 yards per game, with 25 catches for 309 yards and one touchdown.
South Florida Players to Watch
- This year, Byrum Brown has racked up 3,078 passing yards (256.5 yards per game) while going 257-for-401 (64.1% completion percentage) and throwing 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He has added 745 rushing yards on 189 carries with 11 touchdowns, averaging 62.1 yards per game.
- Nay’Quan Wright has rushed for a team-leading 757 yards on 168 carries (63.1 yards per game) while scoring seven touchdowns.
- Sean Atkins has 86 catches and paces his team with 961 receiving yards (80.1 ypg) while scoring five touchdowns.
- Naiem Simmons’ stat line this year shows 35 catches for 581 yards and five touchdowns. He averages 48.4 receiving yards per game.
- Khafre Brown has 404 receiving yards on 26 receptions, with four touchdowns, averaging 44.9 yards per game.
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