College Football Odds: NC State vs Syracuse prediction, odds, pick

NC State Wolfpack were down 17-3 to Florida State last week. They won 19-17. The team could have lost the game. However, they shut out Florida's offense in the second half and managed to cobble together enough offense to pull out the win. Syracuse is unbeaten and has a physical, hard-nosed defensive unit. It's a team that makes mistakes and makes opponents pay. Syracuse coach Dino Babers was on the hot seat entering the season. He's been more successful due to his defense than his offense.

Devin Leary might not play for North Carolina State. The team is better than Syracuse. Syracuse has surprised everyone this season. Syracuse's two wins were against bad teams. Louisville has had a horrible season, but only Purdue was a strong win for Syracuse this year.

North Carolina State's offense is going to be helpless against the Syracuse defense if Devin Leary is unable to play. North Carolina might not score more than 13 points.

The under is the best play in this game. North Carolina State's defense is excellent and can lead the Pack to victory.

N.C. State is favored by 3.5 points over Syracuse.