Match Analysis: Clemson Tigers vs Syracuse Orange – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-20
- Time: 4:00 PM UTC
- Location: Memorial Stadium, Clemson, SC
Game Overview
The Clemson Tigers play host to the Syracuse Orange. Clemson enters as a heavy favorite with a strong home advantage but has struggled ATS as a large favorite this season. Syracuse is the underdog but has shown competitiveness and has hit the over in two of their three games. Both teams have had mixed recent forms and key injuries are minimal.
Key Factors to Consider
- Clemson is 1-2 but winless against the spread (0-1) when favored by 17.5+ points. Syracuse is 2-1 with one ATS win and has produced two games over the total out of three. Clemsonβs offense is strong but yet to cover large spreads this season.
- Recent head-to-head favors Clemson but margins have varied. Betting models assign Clemson 80-85% win probability.
- No major injuries reported for either team affecting starting lineups significantly.
- Game is at Clemsonβs home stadium which historically benefits the Tigers. Weather and other external influences appear neutral.
- Clemson motivated to rebound from slow start and prove dominance; Syracuse motivated as underdog to upset and cover spread.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Clemson -850, Syracuse +570 | Clemson | β β β β β 82% |
Spread | Clemson -17.5 -110, Syracuse +17.5 -110 | Syracuse +17.5 | β β β ββ 65% |
Over/under | Over 55.5 -105, Under 55.5 -115 | Under 55.5 | β β β β β 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Clemson Tigers -7% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 55.5 22% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 55.5 at 22% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 24.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Clemson to win straight up but not cover the large 17.5 point spread. Expect a moderately high scoring game, with total points likely staying under 55.5.
Predicted Score: Clemson 28 – Syracuse 14