Syracuse vs Tennessee Prediction, Picks & Odds | 30 Aug 2025

By Eric Moore, Senior NCAAF Analyst | Published: 1 month ago | Last Updated: Aug 30, 07:51 | 4 min read

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American Football NCAAF Mercedes-Benz Stadium Sat 30 Aug 12:00

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College Football Betting Preview: Syracuse vs Tennessee

Syracuse face off against Tennessee in this NCAAF Week 1 matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday 30 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Points the Play in Syracuse at Tennessee

We’ve got a strong opinion when Tennessee go up against Syracuse. Our prediction is that there will be Over 51.5 points and that is available at -110 on the totals.

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Tennessee Want to Bounce Back from Big Quarterfinal Loss

In their most recent outing, the Syracuse Orange earned a 52–35 victory over the Washington State Cougars in the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium.

Tennessee Volunteers lost their last game, falling 42–17 on the road to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Ohio Stadium.

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Steve Angeli

Joey Aguilar

Syracuse vs Tennessee Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Syracuse vs Tennessee with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re surprised that the total line is 51.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when these college football teams take to the field. Take the -110 and cheer on points.

Our CFB predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Syracuse vs Tennessee stats:

The 51.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Syracuse games.
The 51.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Syracuse games.
The 51.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Syracuse games.
The 51.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Tennessee games.

Over 51.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Steve Angeli Over 245.5 Passing Yards -114

Steve Angeli (Syracuse) is priced at -114 to go over 245.5 passing yards. We can place a QB Passing Yards bet with confidence, as we expect him to cover the line.

Latest Steve Angeli Player Prop Odds

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Yasin Willis Over 37.5 Rushing Yards -114

You can back Yasin Willis (Tennessee) at -114 surpass 37.5 rushing yards. The line for him on the Overs is highly appealing, with Player Rushing Yards bettors able to get plenty of juice.

Latest Yasin Willis Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 51.5

Spread Syracuse 13.5

Passing Yards Steve Angeli Over 245.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 51.5, along with Syracuse 13.5 on the spread and Steve Angeli (Syracuse) to have Over 245.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

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24 - 31 Tennessee logo

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Syracuse vs Tennessee 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.

Tennessee Big Favorites on the Moneyline

With an estimated 84% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -526 betting odds about Tennessee triumphing in this college game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +390 about Syracuse.

There is a spread of 13.5 and total points has a line of 51.5. There are many ways to wager on football including the Totals. If you fancy Over 51.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

There's a great variety of team props and game lines when it comes to college football wagering and we recommend visiting the top sportsbooks to find the selection that matches your view on the matchup.

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Total Points

DeSean Bishop Favorite to Score First TD

DeSean Bishop is favorite to be First Touchdown Scorer at +450. If you want to back him to score the last TD, you can get similar odds.

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DeSean Bishop (Tennessee)

Star Thomas (Tennessee)

Yasin Willis (Syracuse)

Joey Aguilar (Tennessee)

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Receiving Yards

Johntay Cook (Syracuse)

Darrell Gill jr. (Syracuse)

Chris Brazzell II (Tennessee)

Miles Kitselman (Tennessee)

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Rushing Yards

DeSean Bishop (Tennessee)

Star Thomas (Tennessee)

Yasin Willis (Syracuse)

Passing Yards

Steve Angeli (Syracuse)

Joey Aguilar (Tennessee)

Micro Betting

There are lots of exciting college football micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are whether a field goal will be scored and you simply bet whether the player will make it or miss.

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Last 5 Games

Syracuse

NCAAF Bowls: 28/12 Syracuse52 Washington State 35
NCAAF: 30/11 Miami38 Syracuse 42
NCAAF: 23/11 UConn24 Syracuse 31
NCAAF: 16/11 Syracuse33 California 25
NCAAF: 09/11 Syracuse31 Boston College 37

Tennessee

NCAAF National Championship: 22/12 Tennessee17 Ohio State 42
NCAAF: 30/11 Tennessee36 Vanderbilt 23
NCAAF: 23/11 UTEP0 Tennessee 56
NCAAF: 17/11 Tennessee17 Georgia 31
NCAAF: 10/11 Mississippi State14 Tennessee 33

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Syracuse Orange Stats

Tennessee Volunteers Stats

Moneyline

8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
+13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
-13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 65.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 58.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 51.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
Over 51.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 35.00 pts and allowed 30.30 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 23.90 pts and allowed 34.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 46.90 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 52.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 51.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 51.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 27.30 pts and allowed 19.60 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 39.70 pts and allowed 13.10 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Southeastern	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Ole Miss	6	0	227	115	112	5-0	1-0	6W
Texas A&M	6	0	208	122	86	5-0	1-0	6W
Alabama	5	1	209	104	105	3-0	2-1	5W
Georgia	5	1	193	102	91	3-1	2-0	2W
LSU	5	1	155	71	84	4-0	1-1	1W
Missouri	5	1	250	100	150	5-1	0-0	1L
Oklahoma	5	1	175	59	116	4-0	1-1	1L
Tennessee	5	1	289	176	113	4-1	1-0	3W
Vanderbilt	5	1	259	116	143	3-0	2-1	1L
Mississippi State	4	2	202	119	83	3-1	1-1	2L
Texas	4	2	171	66	105	4-0	0-2	1W
Auburn	3	3	148	102	46	2-1	1-2	3L
South Carolina	3	3	134	114	20	3-1	0-2	1L
Kentucky	2	3	122	139	-17	2-1	0-2	2L
Arkansas	2	4	218	184	34	2-1	0-3	4L
Florida	2	4	134	119	15	2-1	0-3	1L

Atlantic Coast	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Georgia Tech	6	0	220	126	94	4-0	2-0	6W
Miami	5	1	196	92	104	4-1	1-0	1L
Virginia	5	1	258	143	115	4-0	1-1	4W
Louisville	5	1	204	126	78	3-1	2-0	1W
California	5	2	166	153	13	3-1	2-1	1W
SMU	4	2	204	134	70	3-1	1-1	2W
Wake Forest	4	2	174	120	54	2-2	2-0	2W
Pittsburgh	4	2	239	129	110	3-1	1-1	2W
Duke	4	2	219	153	66	2-1	2-1	3W
NC State	4	3	210	186	24	3-1	1-2	1L
Clemson	3	3	158	111	47	1-2	2-1	2W
Florida State	3	3	265	138	127	3-2	0-1	3L
Syracuse	3	3	174	179	-5	2-1	1-2	2L
North Carolina	2	4	112	150	-38	1-2	1-2	3L
Stanford	2	4	113	181	-68	2-0	0-4	1L
Virginia Tech	2	5	161	205	-44	1-3	1-2	2L
Boston College	1	5	167	199	-32	1-2	0-3	5L