Central Arkansas Bears vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Planning on watching today’s Bears and Yellow Jackets game? Catch the action at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA, as the Yellow Jackets hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ACC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 148.5 points, with Georgia Tech being favored by -22.5 over Central Arkansas.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS VS GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Central Arkansas Bears +22.5
This game will be played at McCamish Pavilion at 1:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Yellow Jackets.
- Even though we have Georgia Tech winning straight-up, we like Central Arkansas at +22.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Does Central Arkansas Have What it Takes on the Road?
Central Arkansas Bears Recent Game/Games
Central Arkansas pulled off a 92-83 win over UNC Asheville on Sunday, November 24th. The Bears were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game, but not only did they win, they also covered the spread.
Central Arkansas led 38-30 at halftime, but allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The game’s total points reached 175, surpassing the O/U line of 144.
Central Arkansas put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 48.5% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 64.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25.9% of their threes (7/27).
Fletcher Abee led the way with 27 points, hitting 9 threes at a 47.4% clip. Elias Cato added 23 points and 9 rebounds, while Layne Taylor and Brayden Fagbemi each contributed 19 points, with Taylor also dishing out 7 assists.
Central Arkansas struggled defensively, giving up 83 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 48% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 64% of their two-point attempts, going 25/39.
From three-point range, Central Arkansas held their opponent to 25% shooting, as they made just 7 of 27 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 21 free throws at a 75% rate. Central Arkansas also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Can Georgia Tech Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games
Georgia Tech cruised to a 91-67 win over Charleston Southern on Wednesday, November 27th. Playing at home, the Yellow Jackets were -19.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease.
Georgia Tech led 47-32 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring the Buccaneers 44-35. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 151.
Georgia Tech put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 52.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.6%, with a strong 57.4% shooting on two-point attempts, while they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.3% (3/11) of their threes.
The Yellow Jackets recorded 18 assists and 13 offensive rebounds, with Taje’ Kelly leading the way with 20 points despite shooting 35.3% overall. Baye Ndongo and Naithan George each added 17 points, with Ndongo shooting 80.0% from the field and George contributing 7 assists.
Despite Georgia Tech’s defensive struggles, they still managed to hold their opponent to 67 points. The Yellow Jackets allowed a 52% shooting performance, with their opponent hitting 38 of 72 shots.
Georgia Tech’s defense gave up 57% shooting from two-point range, with their opponent making 35 of 61 attempts. However, the Yellow Jackets limited their opponent’s three-point shooting to 27%, as they went 3 for 11 from beyond the arc.