Georgia Tech. Yellow Jackets vs Syracuse Orange 2/28/23 NCAA Basketball

Georgia Tech. Yellow Jackets vs Syracuse Orange 2/28/23 NCAA Basketball 2/28/23 Analysis, Picks and Odds

The NCAA basketball hoops action returns to cha this Tuesday, February 28, 2023. On Tuesday, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (12-17), will travel to JMA Wireless Dome to face the Syracuse Orange (16-13). In January, the Orange defeated the Yellow Jackets by a score of 17. This was Syracuse’s fourth win against Georgia Tech in five games. College basketball betting experts are in favor of Georgia Tech.

Georgia Tech. Yellow Jackets vs Syracuse Orange

Date & Time: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: JMA Wireless Dome

Georgia Tech. Yellow Jackets vs Syracuse Orange Betting Odds

Georgia Tech.
Moneyline: +315
Spread: +8.5 (-110)
Total: 144 over (-110)

Syracuse
Moneyline: -345
Spread: -8.5 (-110)
Total: 144 under (-110)

Georgia Tech. Yellow Jackets vs Syracuse Orange Analysis

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated Louisville in the last game. They won 83-67. Georgia Tech’s offense has been a problem all year. They only shoot 42.1% collectively. This is the lowest percentage in the ACC, and the 311th best in the country. Although they shoot only 32.8% from three it is not the worst in the conference, but it is still a low percentage. The Yellow Jackets can force 11.1 turnovers per game and draw 15.1 fouls on defense. They surrender 30.2% to shots from beyond the perimeter, and are ranked 200th among D-1 teams in points per game (75).

The Syracuse Orange lost their last game against Pittsburgh by a score of 99-82. The Syracuse Orangemen currently sit in second place in the Atlantic Coast conference at 16-13 and 10-6. They are dangerous offensively. As a team they shoot 46.6%, the 67th highest rate in the country, and 36.5% at three, which is also the 67th. Syracuse averages 74.1 point per game. The Orangemen allow 71.36 points per game in defense and average 3 blocks and 7 steals.

Georgia Tech. Yellow Jackets vs Syracuse Orange Against the Spread

Georgia Tech are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games. Georgia Tech are 4-11 SU in their last 15 games. Georgia Tech are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games against Syracuse. Georgia Tech are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Syracuse. Georgia Tech are 0-9 SU in their last 9 games on the road.

Under is 4-0 in Orange’s last 4 home games. Over is 7-1 in Orange’s last 8 games following a straight up loss. Over is 5-1 in Orange’s last 6 games following an ATS loss. Over is 4-1 in Orange last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Over is 6-2 in Orange last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

Georgia Tech. Yellow Jackets vs Syracuse Orange Free Pick

Despite Syracuse’s home record and Georgia Tech’s inability on the road to win, it is likely that Syracuse will win. However, they are not certain that they will dominate. NCAAB betting lines think that the Yellow Jackets will be able to keep the game within the projected spread points.

Free Pick: Georgia Tech. Yellow Jackets +8.5 (-110)