Georgia Tech vs Syracuse Prediction College Football Picks 9/7/24

In this article, we will formulate a Georgia Tech vs Syracuse prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 7th at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 2 matchup. 

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 2-0 (1-0) this year after they defeated Georgia State by a score of 35-12 in their last game. Georgia Tech scored a late touchdown in the second quarter to take a 14-3 lead into halftime and they scored the first two touchdowns of the second half, which is all they needed to pull away for the win. Georgia Tech outgained Georgia State by a total of 499-360 and went 4-9 on third down in the game. Haynes King threw for 275 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Jamal Haynes rushed for 84 yards and one score.

Georgia Tech opened its season with a week zero win against Florida State by a score of 24-21. The Yellow Jackets kicked a 44-yard field goal as time expired to grab the upset win. Georgia Tech outgained FSU by a total of 336-291 and went 5-9 on third downs in the game. Georgia Tech will play against VMI and Louisville following this one.

Syracuse Orange Betting Preview

The Syracuse Orange are 1-0 this season after they defeated Ohio by a score of 38-22 in their first game. Syracuse trailed 6-0 after the first quarter, but they had a big second quarter and took a 17-9 lead into the half. After Ohio cut the lead to 17-16, Syracuse scored 21 straight points to pull away for the win. Syracuse outgained Ohio by a total of 480-436 and went 9-15 on third downs in the game. Ohio State transfer Kyle McCord threw for 354 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception, while LeQuint Allen rushed for 98 yards on 15 carries in the win. 

Syracuse started slowly on the offensive side of the ball against Ohio, but scoring 38 points in three quarters is impressive. The Orange were able to force Ohio into three first-half field goals, which really helped them keep Ohio at arm’s length, but they will need to play better defense against the Yellow Jackets.

Georgia Tech vs Syracuse Prediction 

Georgia Tech comes into this matchup looking for three straight wins to start the season, but this is not an easy road game. The Yellow Jackets have looked very good in their first two games and they should be able to move the ball against this Syracuse defense, but I am slightly concerned about their defense. The Syracuse passing attack looked very good in week one and I think McCord is going to have a huge season. I think both teams will be able to move the ball and I am going to take the over here. 

David Racey's Pick: Over 60.5