Duke is 15-1 in its last 16 regular season games. The Blue Devils rank 13th in the nation in scoring defense giving up less than 20 a game.

The Blue Devils have a strong coaching and quarterback edge with Anthony Boone. Syracuse has multiple injuries, including at quarterback. The Orangemen rank 108th in points per game. They have been held under 20 points in six of their last seven games and are going with untested redshirt freshman Austin Wilson at quarterback while dialing back their playbook to make things more simple for him.

Making things even rougher for Wilson is the Orangemen are down two injured starting offensive linemen and their ground attack managed just 38 yards rushing on 37 carries last week versus North Carolina State while their offensive line allowed eight sacks.

Under David Cutcliffe, who I consider one of the best coaches in the country, the Blue Devils have gone 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 games. Duke is the fresher team, too, having had two byes during the last five weeks. Syracuse, on the other hand, is playing for the ninth consecutive week.

Syracuse is going to need takeaways to have a chance. Duke, though, hasn't turned the ball over in its last 205 plays. The Blue Devils have lost the ball only five times all season.

(Editor's note: In addition to this free selection, Stephen Nover has his ACC Game of the Year going and his Totals Play of the Week. Be sure not to miss these guaranteed plays!)