
Syracuse vs. South Florida Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 21
Updated Dec. 21, 2023 3:04 p.m. ET
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The Boca Raton Bowl features a battle between the South Florida Bulls (who are 3.5-point underdogs) and the Syracuse Orange on December 21, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN. The total is 55.5 points for this game.
Against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in their most recent contest, the Orange won 35-31. Against the Charlotte 49ers in their most recent contest, the Bulls won 48-14.
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Syracuse vs. South Florida Game Information & Odds
- When: Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
- Location: FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Florida
- TV: ESPN
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | -3.5 (-109) | -167 | +139 | 55.5 | -110 | -110 |
Syracuse vs. South Florida Prediction
- Pick ATS:
Syracuse (-3.5)
- Pick OU: Over (55.5)
- Prediction: Syracuse 34, South Florida 23
Learn more about the Syracuse Orange vs. the South Florida Bulls game on FOX Sports!
Syracuse vs. South Florida Betting Insights
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Orange 30, Bulls 26.
- The Orange have a 62.5% chance to win this contest per the moneyline's implied probability. The Bulls hold a 41.8% implied probability.
- Syracuse has won four games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing seven times.
- South Florida is 6-5-0 ATS this season.
Syracuse vs. South Florida: 2023 Stats Comparison
| Syracuse | South Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 25.5 (83) | 30.8 (53) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 23.8 (48) | 34.9 (121) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 20 (97) | 19 (84) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 21 (23) | 20 (32) |
Syracuse 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Garrett Shrader | QB | 1,691 YDS (62.6%) / 13 TD / 6 INT 460 RUSH YDS / 8 RUSH TD / 38.3 RUSH YPG |
| LeQuint Allen | RB | 1,061 YDS / 9 TD / 88.4 YPG / 4.7 YPC 36 REC / 197 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 16.4 REC YPG |
| Dan Villari | TE | 20 REC / 180 YDS / 3 TD / 15.0 YPG |
| Damien Alford | WR | 29 REC / 527 YDS / 3 TD / 43.9 YPG |
| Marlowe Wax | LB | 85 TKL / 7.0 TFL / 4.0 SACK |
| Justin Barron | DB | 73 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 2 INT |
| Leon Lowery | LB | 42 TKL / 7.0 TFL / 3.5 SACK |
| Derek McDonald | LB | 49 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.5 SACK |
South Florida 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Byrum Brown | QB | 3,078 YDS (64.1%) / 23 TD / 11 INT 745 RUSH YDS / 11 RUSH TD / 62.1 RUSH YPG |
| Sean Atkins | WR | 86 REC / 961 YDS / 5 TD / 80.1 YPG |
| Nay'Quan Wright | RB | 757 YDS / 7 TD / 63.1 YPG / 4.5 YPC |
| Naiem Simmons | WR | 35 REC / 581 YDS / 5 TD / 48.4 YPG |
| Daquan Evans | DB | 49 TKL / 10.0 TFL / 3.0 SACK / 1 INT |
| Jhalyn Shuler | LB | 69 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK |
| Jaelen Stokes | DB | 47 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 2 INT |
| James Gordon IV | LB | 42 TKL / 6.0 TFL / 3.5 SACK |
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