North Carolina vs Syracuse Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Oct 2025
College Football Betting Preview: North Carolina vs Syracuse
North Carolina face off against Syracuse in this NCAAF matchup at JMA Wireless Dome, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Friday 31 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
Side With Syracuse on the Moneyline
We are going to bet against North Carolina with our betting prediction. The best way of doing this is by siding with their opponents and we really like the -132 about Syracuse winning on the Moneyline.
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UNC 40-7 to the Good in Previous H2H
North Carolina Tar Heels have lost in their previous four outings. In a recent home game at Kenan Stadium, they were turned over 17-16 (OT) by Virginia Cavaliers.
Syracuse Orange have been beaten in their last four games. On the road at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets recently beat them 41-16.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was North Carolina who came out on top when they last played Syracuse. At Kenan Stadium, a 40-7 win was recorded.
Quarterbacks
Gio Lopez
Rickie Collins
North Carolina vs Syracuse Prediction & Picks
Take in the full North Carolina vs Syracuse betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to player prop insights and a bet builder tailored for value.
Game Prediction
There are lots of reasons to support the pick that Syracuse will win this college football showdown. Therefore, we’re heading to the Moneyline where you can get -132.
Tracking injury updates is a big part of our CFB analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our picks. We combine this with recent form and the most important stats to get a complete picture.
Key North Carolina vs Syracuse stats:
Syracuse Moneyline Probability
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 56.8% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
As a betting option, you could consider the spread where you can back Syracuse to cover a particular line. That means you might need a margin of victory to yield a return.
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Best Bet
Syracuse Moneyline @ -132
Player Prop Picks
The odds for Gio Lopez (North Carolina) to record fewer than 191.5 passing yards are -114. He is likely to fall short of the line, making this QB Passing Yards bet an appealing option.
The odds for Dan Villari (North Carolina) to have less than 32.5 receiving yards are -114. There’s a strong case for opting for him to fall short of the required total in the Player Receiving Yards market.
Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick includes Syracuse on the moneyline, Over 45.5 and Gio Lopez (North Carolina) to have Under 191.5 passing yards.
Many betting sites now allow you to place a same game parlay on each individual football game. It means that you can create a personalised wager at bigger odds, with there generally being no limit as to the number of picks.
Correct Score Prediction
21
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31
Syracuse
There are lots of different ways to back Syracuse on the correct score betting and something like 31-21 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.
North Carolina vs Syracuse Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.
Books Predicting a Close Encounter
Syracuse have been given Moneyline odds of -132 against North Carolina who are +112. According to the top sportsbooks, the home team have an implied probability of 57%.
The spread is 2.5 and the total points line is currently 45.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to bet Under 45.5, there are odds of -110.
When it comes to college football, the top betting apps deliver a wide variety of game lines and team props. With so many options available, it’s worth taking your time to find the wager that fits your view of the matchup.
Player Odds
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Syracuse Have Taken Seven Wins From Last Ten Home Outings
Syracuse have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games at home, putting up 31.70 points per matchup and giving up 27.30.
North Carolina have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 21.30 points on offense and surrendering 23.10 on defense.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O45.5 | U45.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Syracuse Home Stats |
7-3 | 59.00 | 31.70 | 27.30 | 8 | 2 | |
 North Carolina Away Stats |
4-6 | 44.40 | 21.30 | 23.10 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O45.5 = Games Over 45.5 Points
- U45.5 = Games Under 45.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
North Carolina Tar Heels Stats
Syracuse Orange Stats
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 46.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 44.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 45.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 45.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 19.30 pts and allowed 27.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 21.30 pts and allowed 23.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 62.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 59.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 45.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 45.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 29.70 pts and allowed 32.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 31.70 pts and allowed 27.30 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAF Standings Select Season
| Atlantic Coast | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Georgia Tech
|
8 | 0 | 288 | 160 | 128 | 5-0 | 3-0 | 8W |
Virginia
|
7 | 1 | 297 | 179 | 118 | 5-0 | 2-1 | 6W |
Louisville
|
6 | 1 | 242 | 150 | 92 | 4-1 | 2-0 | 2W |
Miami
|
6 | 1 | 238 | 99 | 139 | 5-1 | 1-0 | 1W |
Pittsburgh
|
6 | 2 | 322 | 176 | 146 | 4-1 | 2-1 | 4W |
Wake Forest
|
5 | 2 | 187 | 132 | 55 | 3-2 | 2-0 | 3W |
California
|
5 | 3 | 200 | 195 | 5 | 3-1 | 2-2 | 1L |
SMU
|
5 | 3 | 251 | 171 | 80 | 3-1 | 2-2 | 1L |
Duke
|
4 | 3 | 237 | 180 | 57 | 2-2 | 2-1 | 1L |
NC State
|
4 | 4 | 244 | 239 | 5 | 3-1 | 1-3 | 2L |
Clemson
|
3 | 4 | 182 | 146 | 36 | 1-3 | 2-1 | 1L |
Florida State
|
3 | 4 | 278 | 158 | 120 | 3-2 | 0-2 | 4L |
Stanford
|
3 | 5 | 140 | 236 | -96 | 3-0 | 0-5 | 1L |
|
Syracuse
|
3 | 5 | 203 | 250 | -47 | 2-2 | 1-3 | 4L |
Virginia Tech
|
3 | 5 | 203 | 239 | -36 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 1W |
|
North Carolina
|
2 | 5 | 128 | 167 | -39 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 4L |
Boston College
|
1 | 7 | 214 | 275 | -61 | 1-3 | 0-4 | 7L |
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