Syracuse vs Georgia Tech Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Syracuse vs Georgia Tech Information
The Syracuse Orange will be on the road Tuesday night, playing the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Atlanta, GA, at 7:00 PM. Syracuse has nine wins and five losses this season, coming into Tuesday having lost two of the last five overall, following a three-point home loss to Clemson in their previous outing, which ended a three-game winning streak. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets stay home on Tuesday with ten wins through 15 games played, having won four of the last five following a 12-point home victory against Boston College in their previous outing. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.
Syracuse Preview
The Syracuse offense has been the team's biggest strength this season, averaging 73.6 points on 46% shooting from the floor. But Syracuse scored only 61 points in their most recent loss to Clemson. Defensively, Syracuse has held their own, allowing just 64.8 points per game this year. JJ Starling has been a key offensive player for Syracuse this season, averaging 10.7 points per game. Donnie Freeman is the team's leading scorer with an average of 17.8 points per game, although he has only played in five games. Freshman Kiyan Anthony has contributed with an average of 10.6 points, while Naithan George has averaged 10.4 points and leads the team with five assists per game. Additionally, William Kyle III is fifth on the team in scoring, averaging 10 points per game, and leads the team in rebounding, pulling down 8 rebounds per game.
Georgia Tech Preview
Offensively, Georgia Tech has held its own this season, averaging 75.9 points per game on 46% shooting from the floor, and has averaged 84 points per game over its last four victories. Defensively, Georgia Tech is rolling as well, holding opponents to 70.1 points per game this season after giving up only 53 points in their win last time out against Boston College. Kowacie Reeves Jr. is leading the Georgia Tech offense this season, averaging 16 points per game. Lamar Washington follows as the second-highest scorer with an average of 11.3 points, along with a team-leading 6.1 assists. Baye Ndongo is close behind, averaging 11.2 points per game, while Akai Fleming averages 9.9 points, ranking fifth on the roster. Additionally, big man Mouhamed Sylla averages 10.9 points and leads the team with eight rebounds per game.
Syracuse vs Georgia Tech Prediction
Georgia Tech is the better team in this matchup, playing the better basketball coming into the Tuesday period. Look for the Yellow Jackets to weather the storm on both sides of the ball against a mediocre Syracuse team. Take Georgia Tech to do the job as they get to win and cover at home Tuesday night, is the underdog to pick up another ACC victory. Final Score Prediction, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets win and cover 75-69.
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- Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets +3.5
- Under 145.5
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