Stanford vs. Syracuse Prediction, Odds, Line, Spread: 2024 College Football Week 4 Picks from Proven Model

Friday's schedule for Week 4 of college football features an ACC matchup between the Stanford Cardinal (1-1) and the Syracuse Orange (2-0). In 2023, Syracuse was the favorite at 3-1-1 ATS, while the Cardinal were 2-2 underdogs on the road. Both teams are 1-1 against the spread this season

Kickoff at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY is at 7:30 p.m. ET. After opening at -10.5, the Orange are 9.5-point favorites in the latest Stanford vs. Syracuse odds according to the SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for the total points scored is 56.5. Before placing a bet on Syracuse vs. Stanford, you need to check out the college football predictions and betting tips from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its launch, it has returned over $2,000 on $100 bettors with its top-rated college football picks against the spread. It also has a profitable season going 13-9 on top-rated spread picks and started this season 5-2 on over/under picks. Everyone who has followed it has seen strong returns!

Now the model has turned its attention to Stanford vs. Syracuse and just announced its coveted picks and predictions. You can head over to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college football odds for the spread, money line and over/under for Syracuse vs. Stanford:

• Stanford vs. Syracuse Spread: Orange -9.5
• Stanford vs. Syracuse over/under: 56.5 points
• Stanford vs. Syracuse Money Line: Orange -346, Cardinal +269
• STAN: 1-1 ATS this season
• SYR: 1-1 ATS this season
• Stanford vs. Syracuse Tips: View Tips Here

Why Syracuse can cover

Syracuse has a number of players on offense to support quarterback Kyle McCord. At running back, junior LeQuint Allen is the main option. Allen has impressive contact balance and runs with purpose. In two games, the New Jersey native has 30 carries for 181 yards and six yards per carry. In his last outing, Allen had 83 rushing yards, three receptions and 47 yards.

Junior tight end Oronde Gadsden II is a big pass catcher who has good hands to catch passes. He is the team's leader in catches (13) and rushing yards (201) with three touchdowns. In the win over Georgia Tech, Gadsden II had six receptions for 93 yards and two touchdowns. Junior running back Trebor Pena is an additional threat in the passing game. He has 12 catches for 166 yards and four touchdowns. See who to back at SportsLine.

Why Stanford can cover

The Cardinal will need to prepare their defense well in this game. Through two games, they have allowed the lowest in the conference at 64.5 rushing yards per game and 20.5 points per game. Junior safety Jay Green is a reliable defender who plays with impressive awareness in both phases. Green has 12 total tackles and one forced fumble.

Senior linebacker Gaethan Bernadel is seemingly always in the game, leading the team with 16 tackles. He has made at least six stops in consecutive games. Senior linebacker Tristan Sinclair joins Bernadel in the middle of the field. Sinclair is a sure tackler who has a knack for finding the ball carrier. He has 11 total tackles and one sack this season. See who to back at SportsLine.

How to make your predictions for Stanford vs. Syracuse

SportsLine's model is leaning toward the under overall, predicting 52 points. It also says one side of the range will hit well over 50% of the time. You can see the model's picks at SportsLine.

So who will win Stanford vs. Syracuse and which side of the spread will be correct over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you should jump on using the advanced model that has gained well over $2,000 on top-rated spread picks since its inception and find out.