Pittsburgh at Syracuse 10/18/19 - College Football Betting Picks & Odds
Pitt Panthers vs. Syracuse Orange
CFB: 7:00 PM EST
Oct. 18, 2019
TV: ESPN
Latest Odds : PIT -3 Total 52
The Pittsburgh Panthers are set to visit Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York for an ACC clash against the Syracuse Orange. The Pittsburgh Panthers come into this matchup with a 4-2 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent road game against the Duke Blue Devils, 33-30. QB Kenny Pickett struggled to find consistency through the air as he connected on 29 of his 48 pass attempts for 268 yards, 3 TDs, and 2 interceptions. WR Taysir Mack was one of the top targets for Pickett and Pittsburgh as he hauled in 9 catches for 85 yards and a TD.
The Pittsburgh Panthers were solid on the defensive side of the ball against the Duke Blue Devils as they held them to a total of 288 yards of offense while forcing 6 turnovers. Paris Ford led the way for the Pittsburgh defense with 12 tackles and 2 interceptions, one of which he returned for a TD. Junior DL Patrick Jones II was able to get into the Duke backfield a handful of times as he contributed 6 tackles, 2 TFL, and 2 sacks while forcing 2 fumbles.
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The Syracuse Orange come into this matchup with a 3-3 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent road game against the NC State Wolfpack, 16-10. QB Tommy DeVito had a solid game through the air as he connected on 29 of his 39 pass attempts for 300 yards and a TD. WR Trishton Jackson was the top target for DeVito and Syracuse as he hauled in 9 catches for 106 yards and a TD.
The Syracuse Orange struggled on the defensive side of the ball as they allowed the NC State Wolfpack to rack up a total of 364 yards of offense while forcing only 1 turnover. Senior LB Andrew Armstrong led the way for the Syracuse defense with 14 tackles and 2 TFL while also hauling in the lone interception of the game. Senior DB Evan Foster had a productive game from the secondary for the Orange as he contributed 10 tackles and 2 pass deflections.
Recent Betting Trends:
Panthers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 conference games.
Orange are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.
Under is 14-6-1 in Panthers last 21 games on fieldturf.
Under is 5-0-1 in Orange last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Free Betting Pick: Pitt Panthers -3
The Pittsburgh Panthers have dominated the number against the Syracuse Orange as of recent as they are 6-2-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings. The Syracuse Orange have struggled to start the season, especially on the offensive side of the ball as they rank 91st in points scored (25.5) and they are only averaging 119.8 rushing yards per game which allows the Pittsburgh defense to focus on the passing game. The Panthers should have some success through the air with veteran QB Kenny Pickett, and they will come away with a win on the road against the struggling Orange. Final Score Prediction, Pittsburgh Panthers win and cover ATS 28-20.