In this article, we will formulate a Syracuse vs Georgia Tech Prediction for this College Football Week 9 game on Saturday, October 25th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Preview
Georgia Tech has a 7-0 record this season and is sitting 1st in the ACC. They are 5-2 ATS, 3-4 in Over/Under and have a 4-0 home record and a 3-0 away record. Georgia Tech is coming off a 27-18 road win against Duke and will face North Carolina State, Boston College and Pitt next.
Offensively, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets averages 35.3 points per game, ranking 31st in the nation, while defensively, they allow 20.6 points per game, which is 41st. Georgia Tech averages 462.4 total yards per game (234.0 passing and 228.4 rushing), while allowing 370.1 total yards per game (155.0 rushing and 215.1 passing).
Haynes King leads Georgia Tech with 1,176 passing yards with 70.6% completed passes and 4 touchdowns. Jamal Haynes leads the team in rushing yards with 409, while Isiah Canion has a team-high 19 receptions for 301 receiving yards. Defensively, Kyle Efford has a team-high 44 total tackles (22 of them solo), while Amontrae Bradford leads the team in sacks, with 2.5, and Omar Daniels has a team-high 1 interception.
Syracuse Orange Preview
Syracuse has a 3-4 record this season and is sitting 14th in the ACC. They are 3-3 ATS, 3-4 in Over/Under and have a 2-2 home record and a 1-1 away record. Syracuse is coming off a 13-30 home loss against Pitt and will face North Carolina, Miami and next.
Offensively, Syracuse averages 26.7 points per game, ranking 80th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 29.9 points per game, which is 108th. Syracuse averages 400.9 total yards per game (294.3 passing and 106.6 rushing), while allowing 421.1 total yards per game (151.6 rushing and 269.6 passing).
Steve Angeli leads Syracuse with 1,317 passing yards with 62.8% completed passes and 10 touchdowns. Yasin Willis leads the team in rushing yards with 353, while Johntay Cook II has a team-high 37 receptions for 456 receiving yards. Defensively, Gary Bryant III has a team-high 43 total tackles (21 of them solo), while Kevin Jobity Jr. leads the team in sacks, with 4.0, and Davien Kerr has a team-high 3 interceptions.
Syracuse Orange @ Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Trends: Week 9
Why the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will win
- Georgia Tech has won each of its last nine games at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
- Syracuse has lost 17 of its last 21 road games in October.
- Georgia Tech has covered the spread in four of its last five games in Georgia.
- Syracuse has failed to cover the spread in six of its last eight October games as an underdog.
- Georgia Tech has won the first quarter in each of its last four games against conference opponents.
- Georgia Tech has won the first half in each of its last six games against conference opponents at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
Why the Syracuse Orange will win
- Georgia Tech has lost four of its last six October games as a home favorite.
- The road team has won three of Syracuse’s last four games.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of Syracuse’s last four games.
- Georgia Tech has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six October games as a home favorite.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Georgia Tech’s last four games in October have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Syracuse’s last four games in October have gone UNDER the total points line.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Haynes King leads the Atlantic Coast Conference for touchdowns (10) this season.
Syracuse Orange Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Jack Stonehouse ranks 6th amongst qualified players for gross average yards per punt (47.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia Tech has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
- Georgia Tech has won the first quarter in each of its last six games – equal-longest active streak in the FBS.
- Syracuse ranks 129th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (11.4).
- Syracuse ranks 128th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (270.0).
Syracuse vs Georgia Tech Prediction
In their previous meeting last season, Syracuse won 31-28 at home and both teams are tied 2-2 in their four overall meetings, with each one having won twice at home. Over is 3-1 in their 4 meetings.
In this Syracuse vs Georgia Tech Prediction, Georgia Tech is coming as -17.5-point home favorites, with the total set at 52.5 points. Georgia Tech is one of the few undefeated teams still left in the country and are 3-1 ATS at home. On the flip side, Syracuse is coming off three straight losses and have never won in Georgia. I expect the hosts to get away with a comfortable win, so take Georgia Tech and lay the -17.5 points in this one.