Stanford Cardinal vs. Syracuse Orange 9/20/24

Stanford Cardinal (1-1) vs. Syracuse Orange (2-0)

Heading into Week 4 of the NCAAF season, the Stanford Cardinal takes on the Syracuse Orange in what’s set to be an exhilarating encounter at the JMA Wireless Dome. Stanford, with a 1-1 record, aims to showcase its strength against the undefeated Syracuse, which boasts a 2-0 record. Both teams come into this game with high expectations and a determination to prevail, setting the stage for a captivating Friday night showdown for both fans and bettors. This preview provides detailed analysis and free NCAAF picks to inform your betting decisions.

The Stanford Cardinal seemed to have a changing offense, which has room to grow in both running and passing plays. Running back Chris Davis Jr. has also done well in the rushing of the ball, gaining 53 rushing yards though he did not score but managed to average 8.8 yards on 6 carries. Roughly half of Stanford’s balanced offensive approach includes wide receiver Elic Ayomanor, who has recorded 10 receptions for 147 yards and averaged 14.7 yards per catch.

On the other hand, the Syracuse Orange is getting great offensive help from LeQuint Allen and Oronde Gadsden II. Allen, who plays the position of running back for the team, has accrued 181 rushing yards on 30 rushing attempts and ball carries per touch have been consistently 6.0 yards per try. Gadsden II has been an important receiver with 13 catches for catches for 201 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Stanford Cardinal vs. Syracuse Orange Game Info

When:	Friday, September 20, 2024, at 7:30 PM ET
Where:	JMA Wireless Dome
TV:	ESPN
Stream:	Sofascore

Ashton Daniels QB vs. Kyle McCord QB

Stanford’s quarterback Ashton Daniels has decent stats with 36 passes completed out of 58 attempts yielding 384 yards. He has a completion rate of 62.1% and three passing touchdowns but has also been sacked five times which suggests a lack of efficiency. The problems faced by Daniels show how unfortunate it is that there is no enough effective blocking as well as efficient throwing patterns against the Syracuse and the like teams.

Kyle McCord of Syracuse has been tremendous, completing 59 out of 85 passes for 735 yards so far. With 69.4% completion rate and eight touchdowns, McCord has pretty good expectations set on him. Not to forget, the above mentioned stats of each sack and interception also contribute toward his effectiveness.

NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Syracuse Orange -9.5 (-122), Total Odds: 57.5

The odds favor Syracuse at -9.5, indicating anticipated continued dominance. The total of 57.5 points forecasts a game that could see plenty of scoring, based on the offensive strengths and strategic acumen of both teams. These odds underscore Syracuse’s advantage playing at home, although Stanford’s resilience should not be discounted.

Stanford Cardinal Betting Trends

Lately, Stanford’s form has not been so good, persisting with 1-4 ATS and SU in their previous five matches. But they have been able to remain unbeaten in their last six such matches against ACC teams. After winning only 4 of 10 ATS chances on the road, Stanford wants to take advantage of the information gathered in the Week 4 venal analyses carried out that same week.

Syracuse Orange Betting Trends

Syracuse has been doing well in terms of SU as recent records show a 4-2 and 6-2 SU record playing at home. With regard to ATS friendly results, they have been less favorable covering only 3 of the last 11 games. It is notable that this adds to some extent to their glory since they have performed adequately in D against ACC opponents, which is not factored in ATS.