Georgia Tech vs Syracuse Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 2

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Syracuse running back LeQuint Allen (1) rushes against Georgia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Sep 06, 2024, 5:31 PM
  • Georgia Tech is a -3 point favorite vs. Syracuse
  • Georgia Tech vs. Syracuse Total(Over/Under): 61.5 points
  • TV Channel: ACCN

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 2-0 visit JMA Wireless Dome to take on the Syracuse Orange 1-0 on Sep. 7 in Syracuse, NY. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT.

Georgia Tech is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -3 (-105).

The Georgia Tech vs. Syracuse Over/Under is 61.5 total points.

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Georgia Tech vs. Syracuse Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Georgia Tech-3 -10561.5 -110-150
Syracuse +3 -11561.5 -110+125

Georgia Tech vs Syracuse Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Syracuse will win this game with 58.6% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

Georgia Tech vs Syracuse Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Syracuse will cover the spread with 67.5% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Georgia Tech and Syracuse and key player performances this season.


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          Georgia Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record

          Georgia Tech is 2-0 against the spread this college football season (+2 Units / 90.91% ROI).

          • Georgia Tech was 2-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.35 Units / 27.8% ROI
          • Georgia Tech was 0-2 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
          • Georgia Tech was 2-0 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI

          Syracuse Against the Spread (ATS) Record

          Syracuse is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

          • Syracuse was 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 11.43% ROI
          • Syracuse was 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
          • Syracuse was 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI

          Georgia Tech: Keys to the Game vs. Syracuse

          Georgia Tech is 6-1 (.600) when averaging more than 5 yards per rush since the 2022 season– T-10th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .448

          Georgia Tech is 3-7 (.300) when not forcing a fumble since the 2022 season– T-37th-worst in FBS; Average: .447

          Georgia Tech was winless (0-4) when not forcing a fumble in the 2023 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .426

          Georgia Tech is 10-4 (.714) when in a one score game since the 2022 season– T-9th-best in FBS; Average: .496

          Syracuse: Keys to the Game vs. Georgia Tech

          Syracuse is 7-2 (.700) when not throwing an interception since the 2022 season– T-39th-best in FBS; Average: .594

          Syracuse is 3-11 (.214) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the 2022 season– 15th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .399

          Syracuse is 2-9 (.182) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs since the 2022 season– 11th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .390

          Syracuse is 3-9 (.250) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2022 season– T-12th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .497

          Matchup Notes for Georgia Tech vs. Syracuse

          Syracuse’s RBs rushed for 1,367 yards on 317 carries (just 4.3 YPC) last season — T-17th-worst among FBS RBs. Georgia Tech’s defense allowed 5.4 YPC last season — worst among ACC defenses.

          Syracuse’s RBs rushed for 1,367 yards on 317 carries (just 4.3 YPC) last season — T-17th-worst among FBS RBs. Georgia Tech’s defense allowed 5.4 YPC last season — T-4th-worst among FBS defenses.

          Syracuse’s TEs had 4 receiving touchdowns in the Red Zone last season — T-3rd-most among ACC TEs. Georgia Tech’s defense allowed 11 receiving touchdowns in the Red Zone last season — T-2nd-most among ACC defenses.

          Georgia Tech’s WRs gained 1,983 yards on 141 receptions (14.1 YPR) last season — 5th-best among ACC WRs. Syracuse’s defense allowed just 11.4 Yards Per Reception last season — 4th-best among ACC defenses.

          Georgia Tech’s RBs averaged 9.0 yards after the catch last season — T-29th-best among FBS RBs. Syracuse’s defense allowed just 5.4 RAC to RBs last season — T-12th-best among FBS defenses.

          Georgia Tech had 23 receiving touchdowns last season — T-2nd-most among ACC skill players. Syracuse’s defense allowed 21 receiving touchdowns last season — T-2nd-most among ACC defenses.

          Georgia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends

          Georgia Tech WRs averaged 23.3 yards per reception (396 yards/17 catches) with 4-6 yards to go in the 2023 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.6

          Georgia Tech’s WRs gained 1,983 yards on 141 receptions (14.1 YPR) last season — 5th-best among ACC WRs. Syracuse’s defense allowed just 11.4 Yards Per Reception last season — 4th-best among ACC defenses.

          Georgia Tech’s RBs averaged 9.0 yards after the catch last season — T-29th-best among FBS RBs. Syracuse’s defense allowed just 5.4 RAC to RBs last season — T-12th-best among FBS defenses.

          Georgia Tech WRs averaged 23.3 yards per reception (396 yards/17 catches) with 4-6 yards to go in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.2

          Georgia Tech had 23 receiving touchdowns last season — T-2nd-most among ACC skill players. Syracuse’s defense allowed 21 receiving touchdowns last season — T-2nd-most among ACC defenses.

          Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends

          Syracuse WRs caught just 9 of 28 passes(32% Reception Pct) in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 58%

          Syracuse RBs have been targeted 35 times with 4-6 yards to go since the 2022 season– most among FBS Teams

          Syracuse WRs have averaged 7.0 yards per target (285 yards/41 targets) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.2

          Syracuse WRs caught just 9 of 28 passes(32% Reception Pct) in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 58%

          Syracuse Skill Players have averaged 6.0 yards per target (408 yards/68 targets) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.2

          Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Defensive Stats & Trends

          Georgia Tech allowed 2,873 rushing yards in the 2023 season– most among Power Conference Teams

          Georgia Tech allowed 13 TDs in close and late situations in the 2023 season– most among Power Conference Teams

          Georgia Tech allowed 2,873 rushing yards in the 2023 season– 2nd-most in FBS

          Georgia Tech allowed 221.0 rushing yards per game (2,873/13) in the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 140.2

          Georgia Tech has tackled opponents for a loss on 13 of 77 rushing attempts (17% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– T-18th-best in FBS; Average: 11%.

          Syracuse Orange Defensive Stats & Trends

          Syracuse allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 1 of 53 attempts (2%) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 9%

          Syracuse allowed a Completion Pct of 91% (10 completions/11 attempts) on 3rd and short in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 62%

          Syracuse has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 5 of 109 attempts (5%) on 3rd and long since the 2022 season– 5th-worst in FBS; Average: 9%

          Syracuse allowed first downs on 82% of pass attempts on 3rd and short in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 50%

          Syracuse has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 65 of 821 attempts (8%) since the 2022 season– T-12th-worst in FBS; Average: 10%


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