NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Underdogs vs Syracuse Orange

Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Saturday when the Syracuse Orange try to run the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets off the court at Carrier Dome in college hoops action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Syracuse Orange betting line as -5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Syracuse Orange Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Syracuse Orange sit at 14-8 (11-10 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are currently 12-8 (11-6-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Syracuse is 11-10 OU, and Georgia Tech is 10-8 OU.

The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 86-rated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets taking on the No. 22-rated Syracuse Orange in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Syracuse has the nation's No. 179-rated offensive output, at 70.91 PPG. The visiting Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defense ranks No. 156 allowing on average 72 PPG. The Orange FG% has averaged 41.89% so far, less than the Syracuse Yellow Jackets marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.84% per game.