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Star QB Haynes King and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-5) face the Syracuse Orange (5-5) on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field.
The Orange are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+6), against the Yellow Jackets (with an over/under of 53 points).
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Game Info for Georgia Tech vs. Syracuse
- Game Day: Saturday, November 18, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech | -6 | -110 | -110 | 53 | -111 | -109 | -248 | +200 |
Georgia Tech Pick Insights
- Georgia Tech has a 5-4-0 record against the spread this season.
- Georgia Tech is 0-2 against the spread when favored by 6 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in seven of Georgia Tech’s nine games with a set total.
Georgia Tech Stats & Insights
- While Georgia Tech ranks fourth-worst in the FBS in total defense with 454.8 yards allowed per game, it’s been a different situation offensively, as the Yellow Jackets rank 23rd-best in the FBS (444.2 yards per game).
- Despite having a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks 24th-worst in the FBS (31.3 points allowed per game), Georgia Tech has played better offensively, ranking 36th in the FBS by averaging 32 points per game.
- Georgia Tech is putting up 248.8 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 52nd in the FBS. The defense ranks 75th, surrendering 230.8 passing yards per game.
- While Georgia Tech ranks second-worst in the FBS in rushing defense with 224 rushing yards allowed per game, it’s been a different story on the other side of the ball, as the Yellow Jackets rank 23rd-best in the FBS (195.4 rushing yards per game).
- Georgia Tech has struggled defensively in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 21st-worst in the FBS (44.6% third-down percentage) this season. With the ball, however, the Yellow Jackets ranks 20th-best, averaging a 46.3% third-down percentage.
- Georgia Tech has forced 18 total turnovers (17th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 18 times (112th in the FBS) for an even turnover margin, 67th-ranked in college football.
Georgia Tech’s Best Players
- King has been a dual threat for Georgia Tech so far this season. He has 2,459 passing yards, completing 61.1% of his passes and throwing 24 touchdown passes and 14 interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 542 yards (54.2 ypg) on 87 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
- Jamal Haynes has racked up 768 yards on 130 carries while finding paydirt six times as a runner.
- Eric Singleton Jr.’s 580 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 67 times and has collected 38 receptions and six touchdowns.
- Malik Rutherford has hauled in 38 receptions totaling 428 yards, finding the end zone three times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Christian Leary has a total of 304 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 22 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
- Kyle Kennard has collected six sacks to lead the team, while also picking up seven TFL, 41 tackles, and one interception.
- Clayton Powell-Lee is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 57 tackles and one interception.
- Jaylon King leads the team with five interceptions, while also collecting 53 tackles, one TFL, and five passes defended.
Syracuse Betting Insights
- So far this year, Syracuse has compiled a 3-5-1 record against the spread.
- Syracuse has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 6 points or more this season (0-3).
- Syracuse hase gone over in two of nine games with a set total (22.2%).
Syracuse Pick Insights
- From an offensive perspective, Syracuse is accumulating 358.1 total yards per contest (89th-ranked). It ranks 72nd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (381.2 total yards allowed per game).
- In terms of points scored Syracuse ranks 83rd in the FBS (24.9 points per game), and it is 44th defensively (22.3 points allowed per contest).
- Syracuse ranks 22nd-worst in passing yards per game (182.1), but it has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 89th in the FBS with 237.4 passing yards allowed per contest.
- In terms of rushing, Syracuse ranks 42nd in the FBS on offense (176 rushing yards per game) and 56th on defense (143.8 rushing yards allowed per game).
- With a 41% third-down conversion rate on offense, Syracuse ranks 52nd in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 95th, surrendering a 41.7% third-down rate.
- Syracuse has compiled 18 forced turnovers (17th in the FBS) and committed 17 turnovers (104th in the FBS) this season for a +1 turnover margin that ranks 55th in the FBS.
Syracuse’s Best Players
- Garrett Shrader has thrown for 1,518 yards on 124-of-199 passing with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 412 yards and seven rushing touchdowns.
- LeQuint Allen has rushed 165 times for 797 yards, with seven touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 27 catches for 176 yards and one touchdown.
- Damien Alford has collected 24 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 389 (38.9 yards per game). He’s been targeted 45 times and has one touchdown.
- Umari Hatcher has put together a 375-yard season so far with two touchdowns. He’s caught 25 passes on 50 targets.
- Donovan Brown’s 23 catches (on 37 targets) have netted him 305 yards (30.5 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Marlowe Wax paces the team with four sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has recorded seven TFL and 70 tackles.
- Justin Barron leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 60 tackles, two TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended.
