Syracuse vs South Florida Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – Boca Raton Bowl
Syracuse vs South Florida Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – Boca Raton Bowl

The South Florida Bulls (6-6) visit FAU Stadium to take on the Syracuse Orange (5-6) on Dec. 21 in Boca Raton, FL.

South Florida is a betting favorite in Week 17, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The South Florida vs. Syracuse Over/Under is 60.5 total points.

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South Florida vs Syracuse Prediction, Boca Raton Bowl

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Syracuse will win this bowl game with 64.1% confidence.

South Florida vs Syracuse Spread Prediction, Boca Raton Bowl

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Syracuse will cover the spread with 51.2% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Syracuse and South Florida, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • South Florida has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.80 Units / 48% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.55 Units / 40% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 11 games (+3.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 3 of their last 4 games (+2.05 Units / 46% ROI)
  • South Florida have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 10 games (+1.60 Units / 15% ROI)

  • Syracuse has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+4.05 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 games at home (+2.10 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 7 games at home (+1.75 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the 1Q Spread in 2 of their last 3 games at home (+1.25 Units / 36% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for South Florida players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best South Florida Player Prop Bets Today

  • Sean Atkins has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Nay’Quan Wright has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Byrum Brown has hit the Passing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Syracuse players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Syracuse Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Garrett Shrader has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Donovan Brown has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Garrett Shrader has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 75% ROI)
  • Garrett Shrader has hit the TD Passes Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 56% ROI)
  • LeQuint Allen has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)

South Florida Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Syracuse is 6-6 against the spread this college football season (-0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • South Florida is 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.35 Units / -1.33% ROI
  • South Florida is 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
  • South Florida is 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI

Syracuse Against the Spread (ATS) Record

South Florida is 5-6 against the spread this college football season (-1.55 Units / -11.79% ROI).

  • Syracuse is 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.5 Units / -1.42% ROI
  • Syracuse is 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
  • Syracuse is 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI

South Florida is 2-23 (.080) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2021 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: .450

South Florida was winless (0-5) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards in the 2022 season– tied for worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: .449

South Florida was winless (0-10) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times in the 2022 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .414

South Florida was winless (0-11) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays in the 2022 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .427

Syracuse is 3-10 (.231) when in a one score game since the 2021 season– tied for 4th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .495

Syracuse is winless (0-6) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs this season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .399

Syracuse is 2-9 (.182) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs since the 2022 season– 21st-worst in FBS; Average: .378

Syracuse is 8-16 (.320) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2021 season– tied for 39th-worst in FBS; Average: .407

Syracuse’s offense has thrown for 2,098 passing yards in 12 games (just 174.8 YPG) this season — 18th-worst among FBS offenses. South Florida’s defense has allowed 301.2 passing yards per game this season — worst among NonP5 defenses.

Syracuse’s WRs has gained 1,560 yards on 104 receptions (15.0 YPR) this season — best among ACC WRs. South Florida’s defense has allowed 15.3 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — ninth-worst among FBS defenses.

  
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