Syracuse Orange vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The Syracuse Orange end a long homestand Tuesday night as they travel down South to McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA, for a 7:00 PM ACC matchup against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, and we have you ready to roll with our Syracuse vs Georgia Tech prediction. Syracuse has nine wins and five losses this season and is currently winless in the ACC. Georgia Tech stays home Tuesday night with ten wins through 15 games played, having split their ACC matchups thus far this season. Syracuse comes into Tuesday following a three-point home loss to Clemson in their last outing to end a three-game winning streak. The George Tech Yellow Jackets come into Tuesday having won four of the previous five, following a 12-point victory against Boston College last time out, to pick up their first conference win of the season.Read more about this Syracuse vs Georgia Tech prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions
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Syracuse Hunts first conference win
The Syracuse Orange come into Tuesday looking to avenge their recent loss to Clemson. Offensively, Syracuse has been mediocre this season, averaging 73.6 points on 46% shoot from the floor, and the Orange have averaged 81.3 points per game over their last three victories. Defensively, Syracuse is allowing 64.8 points per game this season through 14 games played. Defensively, Syracuse was solid in their last game against Clemson, giving up 64 points on 48% shooting from the floor. Offensively, Syracuse struggled immensely, scoring only 61 points on 40% shooting from the floor and 33% from beyond the arc. Syracuse lost the rebounding battle by one and turned the ball over 15 times in the loss. Naithan George was the only Syracuse starter in double digits last time out with 10 points on nine shots in 31 minutes. Donnie Freeman led all Syracuse scorers with 18 points and 11 shots in 28 minutes off the bench.
JJ Starling leads Syracuse on the offensive side this season, averaging 10.7 points per game. Donnie Freeman has averaged 17.8 points per game this season for Syracuse, but has played just five times. Freshman Kiyan Anthony averages 10.6 points, and Naithan George averages 10.4 points to go along with the team's leading five assists per game. Big man William Kyle III is fifth on the team, averaging 10 points, and leads the way, pulling in eight rebounds per contest.
Georgia Tech looks to make it 2 in a row
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets look to stay hot coming into Tuesday, having won 4 of their last five overall. The Georgia Tech offense has carried the team this season, scoring 75.9 points on 46% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Georgia Tech has been elite, holding opponents to 70.1 points per game overall, but it allowed 85 points in its most recent loss to Duke. Georgia Tech was phenomenal on the defensive side in their last game, giving up 53 points on 27% shooting from the floor and 14% from beyond the arc. Georgia Tech dominated on the glass, winning by 15, and forced 10 turnovers. Offensively, Georgia Tech was shaky, scoring 65 points on 40% from the floor and knocking down 3 triples. Lamar Washington led the Georgia Tech offense against Boston College, posting a team high 17 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists on 10 shots.
Kowacie Reeves Jr. leads the Georgia Tech offense this season, averaging 16 points per game. Lamar Washington is second on the roster, averaging 11.3 points to go along with the team-leading 6.1 assists. Baye Ndongo averages a third-best 11.2 points per game, and Akai Fleming is averaging 9.9 points per game, good enough for fifth on the roster. Big man Mouhamed Sylla averages 10.9 points and leads the team, pulling in eight rebounds per game.
Syracuse vs Georgia Tech Pick
Syracuse vs Georgia Tech Spread Pick
- Georgia Tech +3.5 (3 Units)
Both teams have had some success this season, with each having a similar record entering this game. Georgia Tech is the hotter team, and that will continue on Tuesday. Look for the Yellow Jackets to thrive in front of their home fans against a mediocre Syracuse team. Georgia Tech has the better offense and will have the home crowd behind them, leading the way Tuesday night. Look for Georgia Tech to do the job as they get to win and cover at home as the underdog to pick up their 11th victory of the year and 2nd in conference play against Syracuse.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tony Karpinski | +2,494.00 |
| 2 |  Joe Duffy | +1,859.00 |
| 3 |  The Insiders Room | +1,788.00 |
| 4 |  Mark Ruelle | +1,428.00 |
| 5 |  Jackie Mack | +1,400.00 |
Syracuse vs Georgia Tech Over/Under Pick
- Under 145.5
Both teams have mediocre offenses, as each has gone under this number numerous times in their last five outings. Look for a defensive struggle, as both teams are still finding their way in the ACC. Look for a back-and-forth affair as each team competes on both ends of the floor in pursuit of a victory. Take the under on Tuesday night in ACC play when the Syracuse Orange meet the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Atlanta.
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