The Syracuse Orange will aim to turn their season around as they face the seventh-ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in an important ACC matchup this Saturday. Georgia Tech enters the game with momentum after securing a 27-18 victory at Duke, while Syracuse looks to bounce back from a tough 30-13 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 8. Currently, the Orange hold a record of 3-4 overall and 1-3 in the ACC, having dropped their last three games. In contrast, Georgia Tech boasts an impressive 7-0 record and remains undefeated in the ACC with a 4-0 conference tally. Additionally, the Yellow Jackets have performed well at home, finishing 4-0 at Bobby Dodd Stadium this season.
Kickoff is set for noon ET, and Georgia Tech has a compelling edge in the all-time series against Syracuse, leading it 4-2. However, the teams have had a balanced competition since Syracuse joined the ACC in 2013, splitting their four meetings. In the latest betting lines, Georgia Tech is favored to win by 17 points, with the total points over/under set at 52.5 according to SportsLine consensus.
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As Syracuse and Georgia Tech gear up for what promises to be an engaging matchup, the model leans toward the Over and shows a significant likelihood of one side of the spread performing well over 50% of the time. This presents intriguing opportunities for fans and bettors alike as both teams make their case on the field.