Syracuse Orange

Syracuse Orange vs California Golden Bears Prediction, Odds and Picks for Tomorrow, 11/16/24

California Memorial StadiumCW
Syracuse
6-3
Syracuse
Tomorrow
California
5-4
California
California Golden Bears

Syracuse vs California Pickswise Expert Predictions

Syracuse Orange
Game Totals Pick
Over 57.5(-110)

The Syracuse Orange take on the California Golden Bears in a matchup that has us looking towards the total. These are two high-octane offenses that rank top-12 in FBS in plays per game as well as top-20 in passing yards per game. Even with a 13-point dud against Pittsburgh in which QB Kyle McCord threw 3 pick-sixes in one half, the Orange have a top-40 scoring offense and should be able to move the ball against a California defense that gave up nearly 400 yards and 36 points last time they faced an offense ranking top 10 in tempo.

The Golden Bears also run a high-tempo, pass-first offense which plays into the hosts favor against a shaky Syracuse secondary. The Orange rank 105th in defensive success rate against dropbacks while California ranks 40th on offense in the same category. With clear skies forecasted, I expect both teams to sling it in what could turn into a shootout similar to the Golden Bears’ games against Wake Forest and Miami (FL). With all things considered, I’m taking the over.

Over 57.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable up to 58.5 (-110).

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