Week 4 of college football kicks off on Friday with an Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) showdown featuring the Stanford Cardinal (1-1) and the Syracuse Orange (2-0). This season, Syracuse has a record of 3-1-1 against the spread as the favorite, while Stanford has gone 2-2 when playing as the away underdog. Both teams have an even record of 1-1 against the spread so far this season.
The game is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY. Initially listed as 10.5-point favorites, the latest odds now favor the Orange by 9.5 points, with a total points over/under of 56.5. SportsLine’s Projection Model, which has profited over $2,000 for $100 bettors on its top-rated college picks, has analyzed this matchup extensively.
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Here are the key betting lines for the game:
– Spread: Syracuse -9.5
– Over/Under: 56.5 points
– Money Line: Syracuse -346, Stanford +269
Syracuse’s offense features several standout players, including junior running back LeQuint Allen. In two games, Allen has rushed 30 times for 181 yards, averaging six yards per carry, and is coming off a performance with 83 rushing yards and three receptions. Junior tight end Oronde Gadsden II leads the team with 13 catches and 201 yards, scoring three touchdowns, including two in the last game against Georgia Tech.
On the defensive side, the Cardinal will rely on their strong defense, which has allowed just 64.5 rushing yards per game—lowest in the conference. Junior safety Jay Green has made 12 tackles and forced a fumble, while senior linebacker Gaethan Bernadel leads with 16 total tackles. Senior linebacker Tristan Sinclair also contributes significantly, with 11 tackles and one sack so far this season.
According to SportsLine’s analysis, the model expects a lower-scoring game, projecting a total of 52 points and indicating that one side of the spread is likely to perform well over 50% of the time. For more insights and to see which side of the spread to consider, visit SportsLine.