Syracuse vs. Clemson picks, predictions, odds: Who wins Week 8 ACC college football game?
The Syracuse Orange play the Clemson Tigers in a Week 8 ACC college football game on Saturday.
Which team will win the game?
Check out these picks, predictions and odds for the game, which is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. MST and can be seen on ABC.
Clemson is a 13.5-point favorite in the game, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Clemson is -650 on the moneyline and Syracuse is +440.
The over/under for the game is set at 50.5 points.
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Picks and Parlays: Clemson 27, Syracuse 24
It writes: "Clemson is riding a four-game winning streak against Syracuse and escaped with a field goal victory two years ago. Head coach Dino Babers has things rolling for the Orange and an improved passing game will allow the Orange to keep things close."
Doc's Sports: Take Syracuse with the points vs. Clemson
Josh Schonwald writes: "Clemson has surrendered a total of 579 rushing yards (82.7 yards/game) in addition to 4 touchdowns via the rush this season. They have surrendered 12 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 255.7 yards/outing, which puts them in 95th in the country. The Tigers defense has taken the field for 488 plays, which ranks them 98th in Division 1. The Tigers are allowing 19.7 PPG, which puts them 26th in D-1. Overall, they have given up 138 points in total."
Odds Checker: Go with Clemson to cover vs. Syracuse
Jason Radowitz writes: "The Tigers have allowed 82.7 yards per game on the ground this season. If Syracuse wants to succeed, they'll need a solid plan to pass the football. With how well Clemson's pass rush has been, Shrader will likely make some mistakes throwing the football, leading to a Clemson victory by more than 13.5 points. The Syracuse dream won't be alive after a loss to Clemson."
Odds Shark: Clemson 36.4, Syracuse 20
The site predicts that Clemson will win and cover the point spread in the Week 8 ACC college football game. It has the total going over.
Betsperts: Take Syracuse with the points vs. Clemson
Dan Weiner writes: "Our pick to win this game is Clemson, and we expect that Syracuse will cover the spread (Clemson -13.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 49 points."
Fansided: Go with Syracuse with the points against Clemson
Josh Yourish writes: "Garrett Shrader will have to do enough because Clemson can stop the run. Shrader threw for 216 yards and two touchdowns against NC State last week. A performance like that will be enough for the Orange to cover the spread, but they aren’t ready to win in Death Valley."
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