South Florida vs. Syracuse Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds for Boca Raton Bowl
South Florida vs. Syracuse Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds for Boca Raton Bowl
The South Florida Bulls and the Syracuse Orange will meet from the Sunshine State for the Boca Raton Bowl.
South Florida vs. Syracuse Date, Start Time, and Where to Watch
- Date:Â December 21, 2023
- Game Time:Â 8:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch:Â ESPN, ESPN+
South Florida vs. Syracuse Odds
- Spread: South Florida +3.5 (-113), Syracuse -3.5 (-113)
- Total Odds: O/U 55.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: South Florida (+138), Syracuse (-150)
South Florida vs. Syracuse Prediction
The Bulls enter play with a 6-6 record.
This is the first Bulls bowl game since 2018.
First-year head coach Alex Golesh has done an outstanding job with this program.
South Florida won four combined games in the three years prior.
The Bulls closed their season strong, winning two of their last three games.
Freshman Byrum Brown leads the South Florida offense. Brown has thrown for 3,078 yards, 23 touchdowns, and eleven interceptions.
Senior Nay'Quan Wright leads the Bulls' rushing attack, scampering for 757 yards and seven touchdowns.
Sean Atkins has been the team's best threat in the passing game. Atkins leads the squad with 961 yards and five touchdowns.
The South Florida defense forced 20 turnovers this season.
Syracuse will begin play with a 6-6 record.
The Orange have had an up-and-down season.
Syracuse started the season 4-0, then went on a five-game losing streak before winning two of their last three games.
The Orange will be without their starting quarterback, Garrett Shrader.
There is no answer on who will officially start the game for Syracuse.
Syracuse will have their top running back, LeQuint Allen. The sophomore is the team's top offensive player, rushing for 1,062 yards and nine touchdowns.
Damien Alford was the team's top option in the passing game. Alford leads the squad with 527 yards and three touchdowns.
The Syracuse defense forced 21 turnovers as a unit.
South Florida vs. Syracuse Pick
There are a lot of unknowns in a bowl game, but the one thing that we do know is Syracuse has the more talented team.
The Cuse defense will be able to limit the production of the South Florida offense.
On offense, the Orange will be able to ride Allen in the running game, which will open up their ability to pass the football.
Pick: Syracuse ML -150 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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