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Syracuse vs Georgia Tech Prediction 1/6/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
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| MATCHUP | Syracuse Orange | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-5 | 10-6 |
| Where | McCamish Pavilion, Atlanta, GA | |
| When | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ACC Network | |
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Preview
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have a 10-5 record this season and are tied for 14th place in the ACC. They have a 10-1 home record and are coming off a 65-53 home win against Boston College. Their previous three games were an 85-79 away loss against Duke, an 89-65 home win against Florida A&M and a 95-81 home win against Lafayette.
Offensively, Georgia Tech averages 75.9 points per game, while allowing 70.1 points per game defensively. The Yellow Jackets shoot with 46% from the field and grab 40.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.3 assists per game. They average 4.3 blocks per game and 7.1 steals per game defensively.
Kowacie Reeves Jr. leads Georgia Tech in scoring, with an average of 16 points per game, while shooting with 45% from the field and 79.6% from the free throw line. Mouhamed Sylla is the team’s leading rebounder with 8 per game, while Lamar Washington adds a team-high 6.1 assists per game.
Syracuse Orange Preview
Syracuse Orange have a 9-5 record this season and are tied for 15th place in the ACC. They have a 0-0 away record and are coming off a 64-61 home loss against Clemson. Their previous three games were a 77-48 home win against Stonehill, a 91-83 home win against Nebraska and a 76-62 home win against Mercer.
Offensively, Syracuse averages 73.6 points per game, while allowing 64.8 points per game defensively. The Orange shoot with 46% from the field and grab 36 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.6 assists per game. They average 7.1 blocks per game and 6.7 steals per game defensively.
J.J. Starling leads Syracuse in scoring, with an average of 10.7 points per game, while shooting with 43.2% from the field and 44.8% from the free throw line. William Kyle III is the team’s leading rebounder with 8 per game, while Naithan George adds a team-high 5 assists per game.
Syracuse Orange @ Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Trends: January 6, 2026
Why the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will win
- Georgia Tech has won each of its last 10 home games following a home win.
- Syracuse has lost each of its last three night games at McCamish Pavilion.
- Georgia Tech has won the first half in each of its last six games.
Why the Syracuse Orange will win
- Syracuse has won each of its last six night games.
- Georgia Tech has lost six of its last eight games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Syracuse has won the first half in each of its last six night games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Georgia Tech’s last eight games have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Seven of Syracuse’s last eight night games have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
Syracuse vs Georgia Tech Prediction
In this Syracuse vs Georgia Tech Prediction, Syracuse is coming as -3 road favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records and have exactly 5 defeats this season. Georgia Tech has been almost perfect at home with just one loss in 11 home games and this will be their 12th home game in 17 overall games so far. They are 5-1 both straight up and against the spread in their last 6 games, while Syracuse is 1-4 against the spread in its last 5 games, so the value here lies with the home dog in this matchup. Take Georgia Tech and get the +3 points at home.
