Syracuse Game Saturday: Syracuse vs. Ohio prediction, odds, spread, line, over/under and betting info. for week 1

Syracuse football opens its 2021 season with a road battle against the Ohio Bobcats.

Syracuse football kicks off its 2021 campaign on Saturday, Sept. 4, with a non-conference contest on the road at Ohio from Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio. The Orange is coming off a dreadful 1-10 mark a season ago, during a stanza where the ‘Cuse roster did experience a number of injuries and opt-outs amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

National and Atlantic Coast Conference pundits are projecting another somewhat sub-par campaign for the Orange in 2021, and I think that the ‘Cuse is going to surprise these so-called experts, in a positive way.

Syracuse football, it seems, will employ a dual-quarterback system, at least for the time being. The team has a strong core of running backs and wide receivers. The same can be said for its defensive backs and linebackers. Let’s see how the Orange’s offensive and defensive lines hold up.

Ohio, a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC), finished 2–1 in an abbreviated 2020 season, due to the pandemic. Looking toward 2021, media members picked the Bobcats to finish No. 2 in the conference’s East Division, according to a pre-season poll.

Syracuse vs. Ohio odds for week 1

According to WynnBET, the Orange is -1.5 points for the spread, with a money line of -120. Ohio, meanwhile, is +1.5 points on the spread, with a money line of +100. The over/under is currently at  55.5 points.

Syracuse injury report vs. Ohio for week 1

I haven’t seen any significant injury news to share regarding Syracuse football. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that the Orange’s offensive line remains healthy. The same goes for the secondary. For more comprehensive news in this arena, I’d suggest taking a look at Syracuse.com.

Syracuse vs. Ohio prediction for week 1

Ohio has a relatively new head coach. In mid-July, Frank Solich said that he would step down after a successful 16-year run leading the Bobcats. Tim Albin, the team’s associate head coach and offensive coordinator, then agreed to replace Solich as Ohio’s head coach.

I fully recognize that the ‘Cuse had a disastrous showing in 2020, but I like this team during the coming season to land five to six wins, and possibly reach a bowl game. The spread is small, but I think that the Orange covers on the road and defeats Ohio by seven to 10 points.

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Syracuse next game and schedule

After its encounter with Ohio, Syracuse football heads back to Central New York to face former Big East Conference rival Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 11, with this non-conference bout scheduled to begin at 2 pm.

For the Orange, its game versus the Scarlet Knights, out of the Big Ten Conference, is the initial home meeting in the 2021 term for Syracuse football. The ACC Network will televise the Orange against Rutgers.

Please visit cuse.com for more information on the entire Syracuse football 2021 schedule.

What channel is the Syracuse game on for Week 1

The CBS Sports Network will air the Orange at Ohio, with this night-time affair set to commence at 7 pm.

Syracuse vs. Ohio live stream

For Syracuse football and Ohio fans who want to stream this game, you can check it out on fuboTV.