Syracuse vs North Carolina Picks & Props
SYR vs UNC Picks
NCAAF PicksSyracuse loves to play fast, and that starts from the opening whistle. The Orange average nearly 18 first-half points, while North Carolina allows nearly 15. With the Tar Heels potentially looking ahead to their Halloween matchup against Miami, Syracuse could dictate the pace in Chapel Hill and help push this first-half total over.
Despite North Carolina's defensive strength under Bill Belichick, this matchup has the makings of a high-scoring affair. Syracuse's fast-paced offense ranks 28th in seconds per play and gets even quicker when trailing. Meanwhile, the Tar Heels face a Syracuse defense allowing more than 30 points and 365 yards per game, creating opportunities for both offenses to produce.
Syracuse has done a great job keeping games competitive as a double-digit underdog, covering in each of its last two games against Louisville and Virginia. Meanwhile, North Carolina is coming off back-to-back outright wins as a road underdog and could be caught looking ahead to Miami (FL). I like the Orange to keep this one within the number. Playable down to +9.
Syracuse has covered in back-to-back games as double-digit underdogs, keeping things competitive against Louisville and Virginia. Coming off two outright road wins, North Carolina could be vulnerable in a potential sandwich spot with Miami looming. The Orange’s fast pace supports both overs, making this three-leg combo appealing at 5.14x odds.
SYR vs UNC Consensus Picks
SYR vs UNC Props
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SPREAD
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TOTAL
Over
47.5 Total
47.25 UNDER
PROJECTION
-0.3
DIFFERENCE
1.6%
EV
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RECEIVING YARDS
UNC
J. Thurman
(TE)
o39.5 Receiving Yards
56.48 OVER
PROJECTION
+17.0
DIFFERENCE
26.54%
EV
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RECEIVING YARDS
SYR
U. Hatcher
(WR)
o89.5 Receiving Yards
107.88 OVER
PROJECTION
+18.4
DIFFERENCE
25.81%
EV
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RECEIVING YARDS
UNC
J. Shipp
(WR)
o79.5 Receiving Yards
86.77 OVER
PROJECTION
+7.3
DIFFERENCE
21.31%
EV
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RECEIVING YARDS
UNC
C. Sadler
(WR)
o19.5 Receiving Yards
19.71 OVER
PROJECTION
+0.2
DIFFERENCE
-3.73%
EV
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RECEPTIONS
UNC
J. Shipp
(WR)
o5.5 Receptions
6.21 OVER
PROJECTION
+0.7
DIFFERENCE
-1.02%
EV
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Recent Form Trends
Under is 5-0 in Tar Heels last 5 games as a favorite.
Under is 4-0 in Tar Heels last 4 games as a home favorite.
Tar Heels are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games in October.
Over is 8-1-1 in Orange last 10 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 6-1-1 in Orange last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 6-1 in Orange last 7 games on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Orange last 6 road games.
Under is 10-1-1 in Tar Heels last 12 games following a ATS win.