Boston College Eagles vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25
Looking to win big? The Eagles and Yellow Jackets face off at 12:00 ET on ESPNU. The Yellow Jackets are hosting the game at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA. This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Georgia Tech is favored to win by -6.5 at home vs. Boston College.
BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES VS GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets -6.5
This game will be played at McCamish Pavilion at 12:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.
WHY BET THE GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Yellow Jackets.
- Not only will Georgia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Is a Road Win Possible for the Eagles?
Boston College Eagles Recent Game/Games
Boston College improved to 9-5 on the season with a 78-68 win over Miami on Wednesday. The Eagles, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 146, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.
After trailing 41-29 at halftime, BC turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Miami 49-27. The Eagles’ strong defensive effort and offensive surge were key to their comeback win.
Boston College put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a 48.8% mark on two-pointers and 38.5% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 80.8%, hitting 21 of 26 attempts.
Matthew Cleveland led the Eagles with 21 points, hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range. Chad Venning added 17 points in just 18 minutes, shooting 70% from the field. Joshua Beadle was perfect from deep, going 2 for 2 and finishing with 13 points on 5 of 6 shooting overall.
Boston College gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 48% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Boston College’s defense saw the other team hit 5 of 13 threes, good for 38%. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts, an 80% clip. Boston College allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will Georgia Tech Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games
Georgia Tech improved to 7-7 on the season with an 86-75 home win over Notre Dame on Tuesday, December 31st. The Yellow Jackets, who were favored by 1.5 points, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points reached 161, surpassing the over/under line of 142.5.
Tech took control early, leading 43-24 at halftime, but allowed Notre Dame to score 51 points in the second half while matching that total with 43 points of their own.
Georgia Tech put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 56.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 64.2%. They hit 66.7% of their two-point attempts and 40% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 20 three-point shots.
Tae Davis led the way with 27 points and 7 rebounds, while Javian McCollum and Duncan Powell each added 21 points. Matt Allocco contributed 15 points and 7 assists, and Lance Terry was efficient, hitting 5 of 6 shots, including 2 of 3 from three-point range.
Georgia Tech’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to connect on 66% of their two-point attempts, as they went 22/33 inside the arc.
From three-point range, the Yellow Jackets gave up 8 threes on 20 attempts, with the other team shooting 40%. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 18 free throws, hitting 72%.