Syracuse vs Pitt Prediction, Odds, Picks, Time: College Football Week 3 Tonight
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Key Points:
- Syracuse Orange will face the Pitt Panthers on Thursday, Sept. 17, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN; Pitt is favored by 9.5 points with a moneyline of -410, while Syracuse is a +9.5 underdog and +315 on the moneyline.
- Syracuse has improved with QB Steve Angeli's return, showing better offense and defense, but still faces challenges with limited playmakers and a capped performance ceiling.
- Pitt's recent performance has been inconsistent, with a strong Week 1 showing followed by a modest Week 2, and their defense has been effective in limiting third-down conversions.
- The Syracuse vs. Pitt rivalry is longstanding, with Pitt leading the series 45-32-3, and recent matchups have tended to have low combined scores, often going under the total points line.
- Weather conditions, including potential rain and thunderstorms, may impact the game's pace and scoring, leading to a prediction favoring the under 51.5 total points.
