Clemson heads into its next ACC matchup as a slight betting favorite.
The Tigers are currently a 1.5-point road favorite for next Saturday’s game at Syracuse, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Kickoff of the contest at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, N.Y., is set for noon. The game will be televised on ESPN2.
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney’s team improved to 5-3 overall and 3-2 in ACC play with a 36-24 road win at Florida State on the final day of October. The Tigers bounced back from a tough 20-16 home loss to Virginia Tech on Oct. 24.
Meanwhile, Syracuse is coming off an upset 30-27 home win over then-No. 19 SMU. Head coach Fran Brown’s squad got back to .500 at 4-4 overall and improved to 2-4 in the ACC. It marked the second straight win for the Orange following a 31-30 overtime road victory at North Carolina on Oct. 24.
The upcoming game will mark the 13th meeting between Clemson and Syracuse in the last 14 years.
Clemson holds a 10-3 edge in its all-time series with Syracuse, including a 5-1 mark on the road.
Syracuse snapped a six-game losing streak in the series with a 34-21 win last season on Sept. 20 at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium. The Tigers have won three straight road games against the Orange.
ESPN Analytics give the Tigers a 56.7% chance to beat the Orange on Saturday.