Quick answer
Our prediction for Syracuse Orange vs UConn Huskies is Syracuse Orange to win, with a 68% chance. We project Syracuse Orange 28.8 and UConn Huskies 23.1. Our best bet is Syracuse to win at -225.
- Prediction
- Syracuse Orange to win
- Chance
- 68%
- Projected score
- Syracuse Orange 29, UConn Huskies 23
- Projected total
- 51.9 points
- Best bet
- Syracuse to win at -225
Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.
The eagle's three picks
✓Eagle safe pick
Syracuse to win
66% chancePrice -2251 unit
Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.
Why we think this
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What our numbers sayThe model gives UConn Huskies 32% and Syracuse Orange 68%. The bookmakers agree and make Syracuse Orange the favourite at -225.
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Recent formUConn Huskies won 2 of their last 5 and Syracuse Orange won 1 of their last 5. UConn Huskies come in with the better run.
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Home and awayUConn Huskies won 6 of their last 7 games at home. Syracuse Orange won 1 of their last 6 on the road.
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ScoringUConn Huskies score 34.6 points a game and let in 26.7. Syracuse Orange score 22.0 and let in 31.2. Their recent games average 61.3 and 53.2 points in total, and the market line is 51.5.
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The safest betSyracuse to win has a 66% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.
Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

What moved our number
Eagle 2.0 starts from results and prices, then reads four more things. Here is every change it made on this game.- UConnrest between games-5%
Note: Each reading is capped on purpose. Together they can never move an expected goal number by more than 12 percent. See the full method.
Match previewSyracuse Orange vs UConn Huskies: Syracuse Orange are favourites
By the EagleEyeOdds desk
The big picture
UConn Huskies host Syracuse Orange in the College Football on Sat 3 Oct, 12:00 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Our prediction for Syracuse Orange vs UConn Huskies is Syracuse Orange to win, with a 68% chance. We project Syracuse Orange 28.8 and UConn Huskies 23.1. Our best bet is Syracuse to win at -225.
UConn Huskies form
UConn Huskies have 10 wins and 5 losses in their last 15 games, with 519 points scored and 400 conceded. At home they have 6 wins and 1 loss from 7. Their last 5 results read L, W, L, W, L, newest first.
Syracuse Orange form
Syracuse Orange have 3 wins and 10 losses in their last 13 games, with 286 points scored and 405 conceded. Away from home they have 1 win and 5 losses from 6. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, L, L, newest first.
Our call
We expect Syracuse Orange to score about 28.8 points and UConn Huskies about 23.1. That points to Syracuse Orange to win. Our safest bet is Syracuse to win at -225.
Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.
Team records
Last 15 games in all competitions.
Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.
Price check against Draft Kings
Note: Green value means the price pays more than our fair price. We only call it a value pick from 3% up, because small gaps can be noise.
Spread and total at every line
Note: A spread gives one team a head start. UConn +3.5 wins if UConn win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.
Questions people ask
Who will win Syracuse Orange vs UConn Huskies?
Our prediction for Syracuse Orange vs UConn Huskies is Syracuse Orange to win, with a 68% chance. We project Syracuse Orange 28.8 and UConn Huskies 23.1. Our best bet is Syracuse to win at -225.
What is the projected score for Syracuse Orange vs UConn Huskies?
We project Syracuse Orange 28.8 and UConn Huskies 23.1, about 51.9 points in total.
How are UConn Huskies playing?
UConn Huskies have 10 wins and 5 losses in their last 15 games, with 519 points scored and 400 conceded. At home they have 6 wins and 1 loss from 7. Their last 5 results read L, W, L, W, L, newest first.
How are Syracuse Orange playing?
Syracuse Orange have 3 wins and 10 losses in their last 13 games, with 286 points scored and 405 conceded. Away from home they have 1 win and 5 losses from 6. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, L, L, newest first.
What is the best bet for Syracuse Orange vs UConn Huskies?
Syracuse to win at -225, with a 66% chance.
Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.
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