Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Clemson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/25

The Yellow Jackets and Tigers are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ACCN. The Tigers will host the game at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC. This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 139 points, and Clemson is favored to win by -13.5 at home vs. Georgia Tech.

GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS VS CLEMSON TIGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets +13.5

This game will be played at Littlejohn Coliseum at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, February 4th.

WHY BET THE GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Tigers.
• Even though we have Clemson winning straight-up, we like Georgia Tech at +13.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Will the Yellow Jackets Make it Happen in Clemson?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games

Georgia Tech improved to 10-12 on the season with a 77-70 win over Louisville on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets, who were +9.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

After trailing 38-27 at halftime, Georgia Tech turned things around by scoring 50 points in the 2nd half while holding Louisville to 32. The combined points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 149.5.

Georgia Tech put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 47.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54%. They hit 56.4% of their two-point attempts and 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 24 three-point shots. Their free-throw shooting was a weak spot, as they made just 9 of 17 attempts, good for 52.9%.

Lance Terry led the way with 23 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range. Terrence Edwards Jr. added 22 points, shooting 50% from the field and 3 of 6 from deep. Chucky Hepburn contributed 17 points and 5 assists, while Naithan George dished out 9 assists to go along with his 15 points. Baye Ndongo grabbed 11 rebounds and scored 12 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor.

Georgia Tech’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 56% shooting, with the other team hitting 22 of 39 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Georgia Tech’s opponents shot 33%, making 8 of 24 attempts. The Yellow Jackets also sent them to the line 17 times, where they converted 9 free throws (52%). Georgia Tech allowed 8 offensive rebounds.

Does Clemson Have What it Takes at Home?

Clemson improved to 18-4 on the season with a 68-58 road win over NC State on Saturday. The Tigers entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 126 fell short of the 132.5 O/U line.

Leading 34-31 at halftime, Clemson matched their first-half output with another 34 points in the second half, holding NC State to just 27 points after the break.

In their latest game, Clemson put up 68 points, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.7%. They connected on 54.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 35.3% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-17 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Tigers were efficient, making 10 of 12 attempts for an 83.3% success rate.

Dontrez Styles led the way, hitting 6 of 8 threes and finishing with 24 points on 64.3% shooting overall. Chase Hunter added 20 points, while Viktor Lakhin contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds. Clemson managed just 4 offensive rebounds and recorded 10 assists as a team.

Clemson’s defense held their opponent to just 58 points on 38% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 36%, with the other team making 14 of 38 shots.

From beyond the arc, Clemson allowed 9 threes on 22 attempts, a 40% success rate. The opponent also went 3/6 from the free-throw line. Clemson gave up 13 offensive rebounds.