Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25
Betting on today’s Yellow Jackets and Orange game? Catch the action at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY, as the Orange hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACCN. The over/under for this game is set at 156 points, and Syracuse is favored by -1.5 vs. Georgia Tech in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.
GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK
The Pick: Syracuse Orange -1.5
This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.
WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Orange.
- Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 156 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Yellow Jackets Defense Show Up in Syracuse?
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games
Georgia Tech improved to 8-7 on the season with an 85-64 win over Boston College on Saturday, January 4th. The Yellow Jackets, who were favored by 7.5 points, covered the spread in the victory.
Tech led 44-31 at halftime and kept up the pressure in the 2nd half, outscoring the Eagles 41-33. The total points for the game reached 149, going over the pre-game line of 146.5.
Georgia Tech’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 58.5% and an effective field goal percentage of 66%. They shot 63.9% from two-point range and 47.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 17 three-point attempts. However, their free-throw shooting was lacking, as they connected on just 55.6% of their attempts, going 15 for 27 from the line.
The Yellow Jackets dished out 19 assists, with Javian McCollum contributing 4 assists to go along with his 20 points on 6 of 9 shooting. Lance Terry also added 20 points, while Chad Venning chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. Duncan Powell was efficient from three-point range, hitting 3 of 4 attempts and finishing with 11 points on 4 of 5 shooting overall.
Despite Georgia Tech’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 64 points. The Yellow Jackets allowed 31 field goals on 53 attempts, with their opponent shooting 58% from the field.
Georgia Tech’s defense gave up 23 two-point baskets on 36 attempts (63%) and 8 threes on 17 attempts (47%). Their opponent also shot 15/27 from the free-throw line, hitting 55% of their free throws.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Orange?
Syracuse’s season continues to be a struggle, as they dropped to 6-8 after a 90-74 road loss to Florida State on Saturday. The Orange entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 164, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 155.5.
Syracuse trailed 36-34 at halftime but couldn’t keep up in the second half, allowing 54 points while scoring 40. Defensive lapses and an inability to slow down Florida State’s offense were key factors in the loss.
Syracuse put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field and 40% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 25 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.5%, and they connected on 70.6% of their free throws, going 12 for 17 from the line.
Chris Bell was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting all 4 of his three-point attempts and finishing with 18 points. Daquan Davis also scored 18, while Donnie Freeman and Taylor Bol Bowen each contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds, with Freeman shooting 60% from the field.
Despite Syracuse’s defensive efforts, they allowed 90 points on 53% shooting from the field. The opposing team was particularly effective inside, converting 60% of their two-point attempts, going 23/38.
From beyond the arc, Syracuse gave up 7 threes on 18 attempts, a 38% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 31 times, where they made 23 free throws, shooting 74%. Syracuse allowed 9 offensive rebounds.