Syracuse Orange
American Football NCAAF Mercedes-Benz Stadium Sat 30 Aug 12:00
Tennessee Volunteers
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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, August 30. 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.

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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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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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Steve Angeli Over 245.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

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.

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Yasin Willis Over 37.5 Rushing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

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.

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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.

Should you want to back different outcomes for the same game, then a football same game parlay will suit your needs. The betting sites create this personalised wagering tool where you can make different picks and combine the odds together.

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Correct Score Prediction

Syracuse Syracuse logo 24 - 31 Tennessee logo Tennessee

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, the Vols can be backed to win 31-24 at enormous betting odds.

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Syracuse vs Tennessee Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

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.

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.

Touchdown

DeSean Bishop (Tennessee)
First TD
+450
Anytime TD
-175
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Star Thomas (Tennessee)
First TD
+600
Anytime TD
-125
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Yasin Willis (Syracuse)
First TD
+850
Anytime TD
+120
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Joey Aguilar (Tennessee)
First TD
+1000
Anytime TD
+125
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Receiving Yards

Johntay Cook (Syracuse)
Over 58.5
-112
Under 58.5
-112
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Darrell Gill jr. (Syracuse)
Over 49.5
-112
Under 49.5
-112
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Chris Brazzell II (Tennessee)
Over 40.5
-112
Under 40.5
-112
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Miles Kitselman (Tennessee)
Over 25.5
-112
Under 25.5
-112
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Rushing Yards

DeSean Bishop (Tennessee)
Over 64.5
-112
Under 64.5
-112
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Star Thomas (Tennessee)
Over 48.5
-112
Under 48.5
-112
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Yasin Willis (Syracuse)
Over 35.5
-112
Under 35.5
-112
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Passing Yards

Steve Angeli (Syracuse)
Over 242.5
-114
Under 242.5
-114
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Joey Aguilar (Tennessee)
Over 213.5
-114
Under 213.5
-114
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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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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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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
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Total Points
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NCAAF Standings Select Season
Southeastern W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Georgia 12 1 415 207 208 6-1 6-0 9W
Ole Miss 11 1 447 241 206 8-0 3-1 5W
Texas A&M 11 1 436 263 173 7-0 4-1 1L
Oklahoma 10 2 317 167 150 6-1 4-1 4W
Vanderbilt 10 2 473 263 210 7-0 3-2 3W
Alabama 10 3 406 226 180 6-2 4-1 1L
Texas 9 3 355 237 118 7-0 2-3 2W
Missouri 8 4 386 233 153 6-2 2-2 1W
Tennessee 8 4 489 345 144 5-3 3-1 1L
LSU 7 5 262 220 42 6-1 1-4 1L
Kentucky 5 7 276 317 -41 4-3 1-4 2L
Auburn 5 7 321 248 73 3-4 2-3 1L
Mississippi State 5 7 366 350 16 3-4 2-3 3L
Florida 4 8 259 288 -29 4-3 0-5 1W
South Carolina 4 8 272 265 7 4-4 0-4 1L
Arkansas 2 10 395 406 -11 2-5 0-5 10L
Atlantic Coast W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Miami 10 2 409 166 243 7-1 3-1 4W
Virginia 10 3 418 267 151 6-2 4-1 1L
Georgia Tech 9 3 397 300 97 5-2 4-1 2L
Pittsburgh 8 4 421 299 122 4-3 4-1 1L
SMU 8 4 395 248 147 5-1 3-3 1L
Louisville 8 4 362 253 109 5-3 3-1 1W
Wake Forest 8 4 322 258 64 5-2 3-2 1L
Duke 8 5 442 373 69 3-3 5-2 3W
NC State 7 5 362 346 16 6-1 1-4 2W
California 7 5 298 318 -20 4-2 3-3 1W
Clemson 7 5 344 245 99 3-4 4-1 4W
Florida State 5 7 396 264 132 5-2 0-5 2L
Stanford 4 8 226 350 -124 4-2 0-6 1L
North Carolina 4 8 231 294 -63 2-4 2-4 3L
Virginia Tech 3 9 257 362 -105 2-5 1-4 4L
Syracuse 3 9 242 419 -177 2-4 1-5 8L
Boston College 2 10 305 393 -88 1-6 1-4 1W