Halftime Report
After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Syracuse looks much better today on their home court. They have jumped out to a quick 25-24 lead against Georgia Tech.
Syracuse came into the match with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.
Who's Playing
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets @ Syracuse Orange
Current Records: Georgia Tech 8-7, Syracuse 6-8
How To WatchWhen: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7 p.m. ETWhere: JMA Wireless Dome -- Syracuse, New YorkTV: ACC NetworkFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Ticket Cost: $1.96What to Know
Georgia Tech has enjoyed a five-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They and the Syracuse Orange will face off in an ACC battle at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday at JMA Wireless Dome. The Yellow Jackets have been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 263 points over their last three matches.
Last Saturday, Georgia Tech got the win against Boston College by a conclusive 85-64. The Yellow Jackets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 19 points or more this season.
Georgia Tech's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Javian McCollum, who went 6 for 9 en route to 20 points plus five rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Lance Terry, who went 7 for 12 en route to 20 points plus four steals.
Even though they won, Georgia Tech struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only four offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, things could have been worse for Syracuse, but they could have been a whole lot better as they took a 90-74 loss to Florida State on Saturday. The Orange have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Syracuse had strong showings from Chris Bell, who scored 18 points, and Donnie Freeman, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds. What's more, Bell also posted a 80% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in January of 2024.
Georgia Tech's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-7. As for Syracuse, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-8.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Georgia Tech has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 38 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Syracuse struggles in that department as they've been averaging 38.4. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Georgia Tech is hoping to beat the odds on Tuesday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. They might be worth a quick bet since they've covered the spread the last three times they've played.
Odds
Syracuse is a slight 1.5-point favorite against Georgia Tech, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 156 points.
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Series History
Syracuse and Georgia Tech both have 5 wins in their last 10 games.
Feb 17, 2024 - Georgia Tech 65 vs. Syracuse 60Feb 28, 2023 - Georgia Tech 96 vs. Syracuse 76Jan 21, 2023 - Syracuse 80 vs. Georgia Tech 63Feb 21, 2022 - Syracuse 74 vs. Georgia Tech 73Feb 27, 2021 - Georgia Tech 84 vs. Syracuse 77Feb 22, 2020 - Syracuse 79 vs. Georgia Tech 72Dec 07, 2019 - Syracuse 97 vs. Georgia Tech 63Jan 12, 2019 - Georgia Tech 73 vs. Syracuse 59Jan 31, 2018 - Georgia Tech 55 vs. Syracuse 51Mar 04, 2017 - Syracuse 90 vs. Georgia Tech 61