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Haynes King will lead the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-5) into their matchup versus the Syracuse Orange (5-5) at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET.
The Orange are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+6.5), 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 | -6.5 | -110 | -110 | 53 | -110 | -110 | -252 | +204 |
Georgia Tech Pick Insights
- Georgia Tech has posted a 5-4-0 record against the spread this season.
- Georgia Tech has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 6.5 points or more this season (0-1).
- Seven of Georgia Tech’s nine games with a set total have hit the over (77.8%).
Georgia Tech Stats & Insights
- Georgia Tech has struggled on defense, ranking fourth-worst in the FBS (454.8 yards allowed per game) this season. However, the defense ranks 23rd-best, yielding an average of 444.2 yards per game.
- Georgia Tech owns the 36th-ranked scoring offense this year (32 points per game), and has been worse defensively, ranking 24th-worst with 31.3 points allowed per game.
- Georgia Tech is compiling 248.8 passing yards per game on offense (52nd in the FBS), and ranks 75th defensively with 230.8 passing yards allowed 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 situation 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 sports the 20th-best offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (46.3% third-down percentage), but ranks 21st-worst on the defensive side of the ball (44.6% third-down percentage).
- Georgia Tech ranks 67th in college football with an even turnover margin after forcing 18 turnovers (17th in the FBS) while committing 18 (112th in the FBS).
Georgia Tech’s Best Players
- King has thrown for 2,459 yards, completing 61.1% of his passes and collecting 24 touchdowns and 14 interceptions this season. He’s also run for 542 yards (54.2 ypg) on 87 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
- Jamal Haynes has 768 rushing yards on 130 carries with six touchdowns.
- Eric Singleton Jr.’s team-leading 580 yards as a receiver have come on 38 catches (out of 67 targets) with six touchdowns.
- Malik Rutherford has grabbed 38 passes while averaging 42.8 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- 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 pace the team, while also recording seven TFL, 41 tackles, and one interception.
- Georgia Tech’s top-tackler, Clayton Powell-Lee, has 57 tackles and one interception this year.
- Jaylon King has a team-high five interceptions to go along with 53 tackles, one TFL, and five passes defended.
Syracuse Betting Insights
- Syracuse is 3-5-1 against the spread this season.
- Syracuse is winless against the spread (0-3) when playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs.
- Out of Syracuse’s nine games with a set total, two have hit the over (22.2%).
Syracuse Pick Insights
- With 358.1 total yards per game on offense, Syracuse ranks 89th in the FBS in 2023. Defensively, it ranks 72nd, surrendering 381.2 total yards per game.
- In terms of points scored Syracuse ranks 83rd in the FBS (24.9 points per game), and it is 44th on the other side of the ball (22.3 points allowed per game).
- Syracuse’s passing game has been sputtering, ranking 22nd-worst in the FBS with 182.1 passing yards per game. It has been more effective on defense, giving up 237.4 passing yards per contest (89th-ranked).
- From an offensive perspective, Syracuse is posting 176 rushing yards per contest (42nd-ranked). It ranks 56th in the FBS defensively (143.8 rushing yards given up per game).
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Syracuse ranks 52nd in the FBS (41% third-down conversion percentage) and 95th defensively (41.7% third-down rate allowed).
- At +1, Syracuse has the 55th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 18 forced turnovers (17th in the FBS) and 17 turnovers committed (104th in the FBS).
Syracuse’s Best Players
- Garrett Shrader has been a dual threat for Syracuse this season. He has 1,518 passing yards (151.8 per game) while completing 62.3% of his passes. He’s thrown 10 touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 412 yards (41.2 ypg) on 103 carries with seven rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, LeQuint Allen, has carried the ball 165 times for 797 yards (79.7 per game) with seven touchdowns. He’s also caught 27 passes for 176 yards and one touchdown.
- Damien Alford’s 389 receiving yards (38.9 yards per game) are a team high. He has 24 catches on 45 targets with one touchdown.
- Umari Hatcher has totaled 375 receiving yards (37.5 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 25 receptions.
- Donovan Brown’s 23 receptions (on 37 targets) have netted him 305 yards (30.5 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Marlowe Wax, who leads the team in tackles and sacks, has racked up four sacks, seven TFL and 70 tackles.
- Justin Barron has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 60 tackles, two TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended.
