
    <p>Check out our free Fighting Irish vs Orange pick and preview for NCAAF week 9 game in Syracuse. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week's NCAAF matchup.</p>
    <h2>Fighting Irish vs Orange Pick & Preview: NCAAF Week 9 Betting Odds</h2>
    <p>The Fighting Irish will play host to the Orange at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY, with a kickoff scheduled for 12:00 PM ET. The game will be televised on ABC. The Orange are the favorite to come away with the win, in this non-conference matchup. The over-under point total is currently set at 48.</p>
    <h2>Fighting Irish vs Orange Matchup at a Glance</h2>
    <ul><li><b>Sport:</b> NCAAF</li><li><b>Teams:</b> Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Syracuse Orange</li><li><b>Where:</b> Syracuse at JMA Wireless Dome</li><li><b>Date:</b> Saturday, October 29th</li><li><b>Betting Odds:</b> <li><b>SYRA -2.5, ND +114 | SYRA -141 O/U 48</li></ul>
    <h2>Fighting Irish Preview:</h2>
    <p>The Notre Dame Fighting Irish travel to take on the Syracuse Orange in a non-conference matchup with an overall record of 4-3. So far, they have yet to play a game in the FBS Independents.</p>
    <p>In their last contest,  The two team's combined to score 65 points, surpassing the over-under betting line of 46.0. In the loss, the team's defense gave up a total of 299 yards, with 146 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 72nd in rush yards allowed per game. Currently, Notre Dame is ranked 47th in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 153 yards through the air.</p>
    <p>Heading into this week's action, Notre Dame has a tough matchup against a Syracuse defense performing well in many advanced statistics, including EPA in which they are 9th in college football. On paper, moving the ball could be tough for Notre Dame as they are generating explosive plays at a below average rate. Throughout the season, the Notre Dame offense has leaned on their rushing attack, but comes into the game with a below average success rate. This week could be an opportunity to improve their overall rushing numbers Syracuse is vulnerable up front. Heading into the game, the Fighting Irish will be looking to turn things around in the passing game, as their per game average of 207.86 yards places them 133rd in the NCAA. So far, they are the 154th ranked team in attempts per contest (28.0).</p>

    <h2>Orange Preview:</h2>
    <p>As the Orange travel to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, they have an overall record of 6-1. This includes going 3-1 in Atlantic Coast action.</p>
    <p>In their last game, Syracuse fell to Clemson by a score of 27-21, but they were able to cover the spread as 14.0 point underdogs. With their 48 combined points, the two teams remained below the over-under line of 49.5. In the win, the team's defense gave up a total of 450 yards, with 293 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 68th in rush yards allowed per game. Currently, Syracuse is ranked 40th in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 157 yards through the air.</p>
  
    <p>Coming into this week's game, the Syracuse offense is averaging 33.86. So far, big plays have been hard to come by for the unit, as they rank poorly in explosive plays in both on the ground and through the air. However, they have an opportunity to put together an above average performance vs a Notre Dame defense ranked 73rd in EPA. This season, the Syracuse offense has turned to the run at a below average rate. But, this week they have an opportunity to move the ball on the ground as Notre Dame has struggled up front. For the year, the Orange are averaging 179.29 yards per gameon the ground. Heading into the game, the Orange will be looking to turn things around in the passing game, as their per game average of 233.29 yards places them 93rd in the NCAA. So far, they are the 173rd ranked team in attempts per contest (26.29).</p>

    <h2>Odds & Free Betting Analysis for this NCAFF Game</h2>

    <p>In terms of betting, the Fighting Irish have an ATS record of 3-4-0. Their current over-under record sits at 2-4-1. In their last 5 road games, Notre Dame has averaged 31.2 points per game while allowing 18.0. The team's record in this stretch was 4-1-0 while going 5-0-0.</p>
    <p>In terms of betting, the Orange have an ATS record of 5-1-0. Their current over-under record sits at 2-4-0. When looking at their past 5 home matchups, Syracuse has an ATS record of 4-1-0 while averaging 33.6 per game. The team went 5-0-0 overall in these games.</p>


    <h2>Fighting Irish vs Orange Pick</h2>
    <p><b>Free Spread Prediction:</b> Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2.5</p>
    <p><b>Free Spread Prediction:</b> Under 48</p>

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