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The Syracuse Orange (2-0) hit the field against the Purdue Boilermakers (1-1) in college football action at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Syracuse vs. Purdue Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with oddsmakers listing Syracuse as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Syracuse has -136 odds to pick up the win, while Purdue is listed at +112 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 58.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Syracuse vs. Purdue Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, September 16, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
- Stadium: Ross-Ade Stadium
Betting Preview
Syracuse
Syracuse racked up 27.7 points per game last year, comparable to the 27.4 per outing Purdue gave up. Syracuse was 4-2 against the spread and 5-1 overall in games when it scored over 27.4 points last season. When Purdue surrendered fewer than 27.7 points last season, it had a 4-3 record against the spread and a 6-1 record overall. Syracuse racked up only 7.7 more yards per game (375.1) than Purdue gave up per outing (367.4) last season.
Purdue
Purdue scored 3.5 more points per game (26.6) than Syracuse allowed (23.1) last year. Purdue was 4-5 against the spread and 6-3 overall last season when the team put up more than 23.1 points. Syracuse had a 4-3 record against the spread and a 6-1 record overall in games when it allowed less than 26.6 points last season. Purdue racked up 70.5 more yards per game (399.8) than Syracuse allowed per matchup (329.3) last year.
Syracuse vs. Purdue Betting Analysis
Syracuse Betting Insights
Syracuse has covered in each of the two opportunities it has had with a set spread this season (2-0-0). Syracuse has a perfect 2-0 ATS record when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites. This season, Syracuse games have hit the over once. The Orange have been the moneyline favorite just one other time so far this season, a game they won. The Orange have played as a moneyline favorite of -136 or shorter in just one game this season, which they won.
Purdue Betting Insights
Purdue has covered the spread once over two games with a set spread. This season, Purdue games have hit the over just once. The Boilermakers won the only game they’ve played as the underdog this season. The Boilermakers have not been a bigger underdog this season than the +112 moneyline set for this game.
Syracuse vs. Purdue Against The Spread & Betting Records
Syracuse
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 51.5 | 53.2 | 49.6 |
| Implied Total AVG | 31.9 | 32.7 | 31.0 |
| ATS Record | 7-6-0 | 4-3-0 | 3-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 6-7-0 | 2-5-0 | 4-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 6-1 | 4-1 | 2-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-5 | 1-1 | 0-4 |
Purdue
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 52.4 | 51.4 | 53.4 |
| Implied Total AVG | 31.9 | 33.6 | 30.3 |
| ATS Record | 5-9-0 | 1-6-0 | 4-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 9-5-0 | 4-3-0 | 5-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 4-1 | 3-1 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 3-5 | 0-2 | 3-3 |
Last Season’s Leaders
Syracuse
- Garrett Shrader passed for 2,640 yards (220 per game), completing 64.7% of his throws, with 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 12 games last year.
- On the ground, Shrader scored nine touchdowns and accumulated 453 yards.
- Sean Tucker rushed for 1,060 yards (88.3 per game) and 11 touchdowns in 12 games.
- In the passing game, Tucker scored two touchdowns, with 36 receptions for 254 yards.
- Oronde Gadsden II had 61 receptions for 969 yards (74.5 per game) and six touchdowns in 13 games a season ago.
- In the passing game, Devaughn Cooper scored three TDs, hauling in 36 balls for 490 yards (40.8 per game).
- As a key defensive contributor, Marlowe Wax amassed 81 tackles, 11 TFL, and four sacks in 12 games last year.
- Mikel Jones collected three sacks to go with four TFL and 72 tackles in nine games.
- Justin Barron posted one sack to go with two TFL and 55 tackles in 11 games played a season ago.
- In 2022, Caleb Okechukwu had 39 tackles, eight TFL, and five sacks.
Purdue
- Last year Charlie Jones grabbed 110 balls on zero targets for 1,361 yards and 12 touchdowns.
- Aidan O’Connell played 12 games last season, and aired it out for 3,481 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, 13 interceptions and a 64.1% completion percentage.
- Devin Mockobee helped the offense by rushing for 968 yards (74.5 yards per game) and nine touchdowns.
- Mockobee totaled 31 grabs (on zero targets) for 274 yards and zero touchdowns in addition to the numbers he posted on the ground.
- Payne Durham was targeted zero times leading to 56 receptions, 560 yards and eight touchdowns in 13 games.
- On defense Sanoussi Kane, who was on the field for 13 games, posted 65 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
- With three interceptions to go with 44 tackles, one TFL, and five passes defended in 13 games, Cam Allen was a big player on defense last year.
- Jalen Graham helped on defense with one interception to go along with 52 tackles, five TFL, one sack, and five passes defended in nine games.
- An important player on defense, Cory Trice had two interceptions to go with 30 tackles, two TFL, and eight passes defended.
Syracuse vs. Purdue Predictions and Pick
Syracuse vs. Purdue betting card
- Pick ATS:
Purdue (+2.5)
- Pick OU: Under (58.5)
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Our pick to win this matchup is Purdue, and we expect that Purdue will cover the spread (Syracuse -2.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 58.5 points.