Syracuse vs Georgia Tech Prediction 1-7-25 College Basketball Picks
Georgia Tech (8-7) vs. Syracuse (6-8)
January 7, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Syracuse -1.5; Over/Under: 156
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The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Syracuse Orange meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the JMA Wireless Dome. Here’s a Syracuse vs Georgia Tech Prediction. This article will include a Syracuse vs Georgia Tech Pick.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets beat Notre Dame and Boston College, and they play SMU, Clemson, and Florida State next. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are averaging 77.3 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 72.6 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Lance Terry is averaging 15.6 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Baye Ndongo is averaging 12.7 points and 6.8 rebounds. Javian McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Naithan George is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 68.6 percent from the free throw line. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.7 rebounds per game.
Syracuse Orange Betting Preview
The Syracuse Orange lost to Wake Forest and Florida State, and they play Boston College, Louisville, and Notre Dame next. The Syracuse Orange are averaging 76.6 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 79.7 points on 45.9 percent shooting. JJ Starling is averaging 18.7 points and 4 rebounds, while Donnie Freeman is averaging 13.4 points and 1.4 assists. Chris Bell is the third double-digit scorer and Eddie Lampkin Jr. is dishing 2.4 assists. The Syracuse Orange are shooting 29.6 percent from beyond the arc and 69.9 percent from the free throw line. The Syracuse Orange are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Syracuse Orange will win
- Syracuse has won each of its last eight night games at JMA Wireless Dome.
- Georgia Tech has lost six of its last seven night games following a home win.
- Syracuse has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 night games at JMA Wireless Dome against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will win
- Syracuse has lost each of its last five games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Georgia Tech has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Syracuse has lost the first half in each of its last five games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Georgia Tech’s last seven night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Thirty-five of Syracuse’s last 43 night games against Conference opponents at JMA Wireless Dome have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
Syracuse vs Georgia Tech Injury Report
Syracuse will be without JJ Starling due to a hand injury. Georgia Tech will be without Kowacie Reeves Jr., while Luke O’Brien is questionable with a foot injury.
Syracuse vs Georgia Tech Prediction
I considered Georgia Tech and the points, as Syracuse is in rough shape with losses in four of their last five games. However, if Syracuse is going to save its season and get out of this funk, it has to start with this contest. Syracuse has seen all six of its wins this season come at home. Georgia Tech has held its own against decent teams, but it’s below average defensively. The Yellow Jackets are outside the top 200 in points allowed and defensive three-point percentage. Georgia Tech has allowed 75 or more points in four of its last eight games. Syracuse should be able to score. It just comes down to getting stops. The home crowd should help. I’ll lay the bucket with the Orange.
