Syracuse Orange (9-3) vs. Washington State Cougars (8-4)
Syracuse Orange vs. Washington State Cougars December 27 2024 – An interesting matchup in the 2024 season’s Holiday Bowl is going to be the match between Syracuse Orange and Washington State Cougars. With having a record of 9-3, Syracuse will be looking to continue to build on their streak, while this may seem to be a walkover for the Orange, Washington State can be a handful if they turn up. This game is scheduled for Friday December 27, 2024, Snapdragon Stadium, with the opening kick at 8.00 pm ET. Fans can watch the game on FOX airs.
Syracuse Orange vs. Washington State Cougars December 27 2024 Game Info
| When: | Friday, December 27, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Snapdragon Stadium |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Syracuse Orange vs. Washington State Cougars Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Syracuse | -900 | -17 | Over 59.5 (-110) |
| Washington State | +550 | +17 | Under 59.5 (-110) |
Syracuse comes in as a heavy favorite as a result of their better record and overall performance. The spread of -17 emphasizes the differences between the sides, but it seems that Washington State has the potential to make explosive plays and emerge as a risky underdog. The figure total of 59.5 gets us closer to the potential of an upper-scoring game owing to Syracuse offensive efficiency level and Washington’s defensive weaknesses.
Kyle McCord QB vs. John Mateer QB
Kyle McCord of Syracuse has been praised for his excellent performance as he impressed many observers with his 4326 yards and 29 touchdowns in this season. Moreover, he impressed as the 65.8% completion rate and ball distribution in general made him the key performer of Orange’s offense. His poor stats in this area are concerning to say the least: 12 interceptions and 24 times he was sacked. Washington State will be targeting this weakness.
John Mateer of Washington State has been equally impressive, recording 3,139 passing yards and 29 touchdown passes. It is worth noting that his 164.1 passer rating and 9 yards per attempt suggest that he plays efficiently. Moreover, Mateer has 7 interceptions, which allows him to protect the ball better than McCord, but taking 31 sacks suggests there is a lack of protection which could limit his ability to keep against Syracuse’s offense.
Syracuse’s Offense Steers the Ship
Orange has been able to win four matches out of the last five, the most significant being the victory over Miami and Connecticut. They have had great guarantees in the person of running back LeQuint Allen who has stormed defenses with 901 rushing yards and 14 grabbed touchdowns, in addition to Jackson Meeks who has been a sure bet out as a receiver with 911 yards and 7 touchdowns. Syracuse’s combination of diverse offensive capability and effectiveness in tight matches can make them a strong threat in this clash.
Washington State’s Defensive Woes Persist
The Cougars went through a rough patch at the end of the season, losing in three consecutive games, but by narrow margins. This is despite solid contributions from Wayshawn Parker, who has an average of 5.4 yards per rush, and Kyle Williams, who is a dominant receiver with 1,026 yards and 13 touchdown receptions; Washington State’s defense in fact, has let them down. The bigger issue remains their inability to finish off games which is likely to be a problem with their disiplined opponents from Syracuse.
Syracuse Betting Trends
Syracuse has been a bettor’s favorite in December, going 5-1 ATS in their last six games during the month. With a 17-2 SU record as favorites, the Orange have consistently delivered when expected. Although their Friday games lean UNDER, their recent offensive form suggests a potential exception in this contest.
Washington State Betting Trends
The Cougars’ December struggles are evident with an 0-5 ATS record in their last five games during the month. While they’ve gone 8-4 SU this season, their 4-11 SU record as underdogs reveals challenges in stepping up against superior opponents. The total going OVER in four of their last five Friday games reflects their penchant for shootouts.
Syracuse Orange vs. Washington State Cougars Betting Previews
This season, Syracuse’s balanced offense and solid play put them in a good position to win by more than 17 points, as shown in their progression to the finals. Tuesday’s start sees them as betting favorites. Be that as it may, they also possess impressive self-assured and SU outcomes as frontrunners, and that would definitely be crucial in the game. Owing to the firing capabilities of analysts both teams display offensively and the fact that Syracuse has started scoring a lot more aims in recent times, bettors should rather back the OVER at 59.5.
Others to look out for would be Kyle McCord’s prop bets for passing touchdowns and LeQuint Allen for rushing yards. Nevertheless, Washington State has the arsenal to stay in the fold, but Syracuse center depth and lucidity should be the neural over the Cougars.
Score Prediction: Syracuse Orange 41, Washington State Cougars 24.
