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Syracuse vs. Pitt prediction, odds and best bets: target the total in ACC Thursday night matchup

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Leboff, M. (2026, September 17). Syracuse vs. Pitt prediction, odds and best bets: target the total in ACC Thursday night matchup. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/17/betting/syracuse-vs-pitt-prediction-odds-and-best-bets-target-the-total-in-acc-thursday-night-matchup/

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ESPN will broadcast a matchup between Pittsburgh (2-0) and Syracuse (1-1) on Thursday night with Pittsburgh favored by 10.5 points at home, and an over/under of 51.5 points. Pittsburgh's performance last season was notable despite missing out on the ACC title game due to a late loss to Miami. This year, quarterback Mason Heintschel’s development and improvements in balancing Pitt’s offensive approach are key factors. In contrast, Syracuse struggled with turnovers and inconsistency, particularly after Steve Angeli’s injury last season; he threw three interceptions in their recent loss to Cal. The article suggests backing Pittsburgh as they seem more organized compared to Syracuse's current issues.

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In a Thursday night ACC matchup, the Pittsburgh Panthers defeated the Syracuse Orange by a score of 27-13. Despite being flagged nine times for 90 yards and beginning the game as the most penalized team in the country, Syracuse struggled on defense against Pittsburgh’s running game. Pitt’s Damon Ferguson Jr., a freshman, rushed for 102 yards and scored a touchdown, while La’Vell Wright added 81 rushing yards. The Panthers' offensive performance was key as they improved to 3-0, with the victory marking head coach Pat Narduzzi’s 144th win at Pittsburgh, setting a school record. Syracuse started their ACC season with a loss following their previous defeat to California in Week 2.

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Two former Big East rivals clash in a standalone game on ESPN on Thursday night. asserted

rivals → clash → night

Pittsburgh (2-0) is a 10.5-point home favorite over Syracuse, with the Over/Under sitting at 51.5 points at bet365 Sportsbook. asserted

Under → sit → Sportsbook

Syracuse dropped its ACC opener to California in Week 2, while Pitt put together a throwback performance in a 12-7 victory on the road at UCF. asserted

Pitt → drop → UCF

A late-season loss to Miami kept the Panthers from going to the title game, but there was a lot to like about the direction of the program. asserted

loss → keep → program

And while the Panthers aren’t projected to contend with the likes of Miami, SMU, or Louisville in the ACC, they won’t be a pushover, either. asserted

they → project → ACC

Whether that will be enough to improve on their eight-win campaign a year ago will largely be determined by the development of quarterback Mason Heintschel. asserted

be → improve → Heintschel

Heintschel’s numbers last season don’t pop, but he made the most of the situation as a true freshman, especially since Pitt struggled to get much going on the ground to alleviate some of the pressure on their young QB. Narduzzi addressed that area of concern in the offseason, which should help bring some balance to the Pitt attack. Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps - Check out the best sports betting sites and apps Syracuse’s offense is a different story. asserted

offense → pop → sites

Things looked OK last season until Steve Angeli went down with an injury, but the start to 2026 has been spotty at best. asserted

start → look → 2026

Angeli will get the start again on Thursday, but he’ll be on a short leash after throwing three picks, including the back-breaker, in the Orange’s loss to Cal last weekend. asserted

he → get → Cal

This is a wide spread to play on a short week, but there are just so many questions surrounding both sides of the ball for Syracuse, while Pitt seems to have their house in order. asserted

house → play → order

The Play: Pitt -10.5 points (-110, bet365) Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. asserted

Leboff → trust → industry

He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports. asserted

punters → love → sports

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