I considered taking GT at -2.5 at roughly -120 odds, but with that juice, I decided to just find the most attractive GT ML price, which is -135.

In short, I like Georgia Tech because I feel confident the Yellow Jackets can crush the Orange on the ground.

Ohio RB Anthony Tyus rushed for over 200 yards on the ground on just 16 carries against the Cuse last week, as the Bobcats averaged 6.5 yards per carry. Syracuse struggled to set the edge against a MAC o-line last week, too. That's a scary thought considering how deadly the Tech rushing attack is. On top of that, the Orange lost veteran LB Marlowe Wax to a six-week injury last week (99 tackles and 4.0 sacks last year), which is a tough blow this early in the season with a new defensive coordinator and new defensive scheme.

Syracuse was sluggish in the first half against Ohio and, a season after being one of the most penalized teams in the country, committed six penalties against the Bobcats. That doesn't sound like a team that's ready for a ranked opponent.