Stanford vs. Syracuse prediction, odds, line, spread: 2024 college football Week 4 picks by proven model

SportsLine's model revealed its CFB picks and predictions for Syracuse Orange vs. Stanford Cardinal on Friday

An ACC battle features the Stanford Cardinal (1-1) going on the road to play the Syracuse Orange (2-0) on Friday evening. After starting the season 0-1, the Cardinal bounced back in Week 2. Stanford blew out Cal Poly 41-7 to secure its first win of the season. On the other sideline, Syracuse's offense has been dynamic, scoring 30-plus points in back-to-back games. On Sept. 7, the Orange topped Georgia Tech 31-28. 

Kickoff from JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY., is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Orange are 8.5-point favorites in the latest Stanford vs. Syracuse odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 57.5. Before making any Syracuse vs. Stanford picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a profit of over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. It is also coming off a profitable 13-9 season on top-rated spread picks and is off to a 5-2 start on over/under picks this season. Anyone who has followed it has seen strong returns!

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

• Stanford vs. Syracuse spread: Orange -8.5
• Stanford vs. Syracuse over/under: 57.5 points 
• Stanford vs. Syracuse money line: Orange -340, Cardinals +263
• STAN: 1-1 ATS this season 
• SYR: 1-1 ATS this season 
• Stanford vs. Syracuse picks: See picks here

Why Syracuse can cover

The Orange have an explosive and potent offense that puts pressure on opposing defenses. Through two games, Syracuse ranks third in the ACC in total offense (497.5), second in pass offense (367.5) and sixth in points per game (34.5). Senior quarterback Kyle McCord transferred from Ohio State and he has provided a huge boost for this offense. 

McCord has a quick release that helps get the ball out of his hand. The New Jersey native does a superb job pushing the ball downfield. In two games, McCord is 59 of 85 (69.4%) for 735 passing yards with eight passing touchdowns and one interception. In his last outing, McCord went 32 of 46 for 381 yards and four touchdowns. He's gone over 300 passing yards and four scores in consecutive weeks. See who to back at SportsLine.

Why Stanford can cover

Junior quarterback Ashton Daniels is an athletic, dual-threat playmaker for the Cardinal. Daniels has impressive field vision to get the ball out but has the quickness to generate positive yards with his legs. He's completing 62% of his throws for 384 yards and three passing touchdowns. The Georgia native also logged 118 rushing yards with 4.5 yards per carry. 

In his last outing, Daniels threw for 221 yards and two passing touchdowns with 31 rushing yards. Sophomore receiver Elic Ayomanor is the main pass catcher for the Cardinal. Ayomanor has a strong frame with the long speed to break away from defenders. This season, he has notched 10 catches for 147 yards and 14.7 yards per reception. In Week 1, Ayomanor had seven catches for 102 yards. See who to back at SportsLine. 

How to make Stanford vs. Syracuse picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 52 points. It also says one side of the spread hits over 50% of the time. You can see the model's pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Stanford vs. Syracuse, and which side of the spread hits over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up well over $2,000 on top-rated spread picks since its inception, and find out.