Syracuse Orange Odds

Syracuse Orange 2023 Season Preview

The Syracuse Orange football team is entering the 2023 season with some challenges to overcome. In the previous season, they achieved a winning record of 7-6 under coach Dino Babers, but their goal of returning to a bowl game and contending for more than seven wins won't be easy to achieve. The team must address some key areas, especially on offense and defense, to remain competitive in the ACC.

On the offensive side, Syracuse will miss the presence of standout running back Sean Tucker, who left the program as the third all-time leading rusher. However, the Orange do have the benefit of returning experienced quarterback Garrett Shrader for his third year as a starter. Shrader showed progress in the previous season, throwing for 2,640 yards and 17 touchdowns while completing 65% of his passes. He also proved to be a dual-threat with over 1,200 rushing yards and 23 scores over the past two seasons. Shrader's return should help ease the transition under new offensive coordinator Jason Beck. The Orange will also need to find a suitable replacement for Tucker in the running back position, with LeQuint Allen and Juwaun Price being potential options. Additionally, they will look to strengthen their offensive line with new additions, including J’Onre Reed and Joe More, from the transfer portal.

Defensively, Syracuse will undergo a significant change with the arrival of veteran coordinator Rocky Long. Long brings his 3-3-5 defensive scheme to the team, aiming to improve the defense's performance and toughness against the run. While the defense boasts seven returning starters, the team will miss the leadership of cornerback Garrett Williams and linebacker Mikel Jones. The linebackers, including Stefon Thompson and Marlowe Wax, will need to step into lead roles. Integrating new defensive backs like Jaeden Gould and Jayden Bellamy from the transfer portal will be critical to fortifying the secondary.

Overall, the Syracuse Orange faces challenges in maintaining consistency and improving their depth to compete in the ACC. They will need Garrett Shrader to continue his development as a dual-threat quarterback and will look to find suitable replacements for key departures, especially at running back. The defense's success will hinge on the adaptability to Rocky Long's defensive scheme and the emergence of new leaders in the linebacker position. With a challenging schedule ahead, including games against teams that didn't make it to bowls last year, the Orange will need a strong start to qualify for postseason play and improve upon their 7-6 record from the previous season.

Syracuse Orange Point Spreads

Spread bets take into account the expected margin of victory and not just the outright winner of a game. Here’s one example:

• Syracuse +21 (-110)
• Pittsburgh -21 (-110)

The +21 means oddsmakers expect Syracuse to lose by 21 points. To “cover” the spread, all Syracuse needs to do is lose by 20 or fewer points, or win the game. The Orange lost 21-10, making this a win for Syracuse spread bets. Pittsburgh bettors needed a win of 22 or more points; the bet would have been a tie if it landed at exactly 21 points at the final whistle.

Syracuse Orange Over/Unders

Another way to bet on the Orange is through over/unders. Often called totals, over/under bets are a popular type of bet centered around how many points are scored in the game between both teams, although single-team totals are available, too. Against Pittsburgh last year, sportsbooks set the total at 46.5, so with the 21-10 final, under bets won. Over bets would have won with any score that added up to 47 or more in this case.

Syracuse Orange Moneylines

You can also bet on Syracuse moneylines, but given the 1-10 record last year, why would you? One reason is because the payouts on moneylines aren’t the same for both teams, so it’s possible to have a losing record on moneyline bets but still be profitable (although this wasn’t the case for Syracuse).

As an example, Syracuse was a +228 underdog for its game against Georgia Tech last season, so a $100 bet would have yielded $228 in profit. If the Orange were -228 favorites, a $228 bet would yield $100 in profit. It’s helpful to think of these bets in units of $100.

Syracuse Orange Props

If betting on the entire team seems like a bad idea but you still want some skin in the game, consider player props. These are bets on a single player’s performance for the game. There’s a wide variety available, usually on offensive skill position players.

Syracuse Orange Futures

A futures bet is a bet on the outcome of an entire season, including team and player performance, awards markets and more.

Some other Syracuse bets are odds to win the ACC or odds to win the national title. Since these are both highly unlikely, they’re priced like moneyline bets and would pay out in a big way if Syracuse was able to shock the world.