Georgia Bulldogs vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

The Bulldogs and Yellow Jackets are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ACC. The Yellow Jackets will host the game at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA. Georgia is favored by -1.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 154.5 points.

GEORGIA BULLDOGS VS GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets +1.5

This game will be played at McCamish Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.

WHY BET THE GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Yellow Jackets.
• Not only will Georgia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Will the Bulldogs Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?

Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Georgia improved to 2-0 with a 90-77 win over North Florida on Tuesday. The Bulldogs were -15.5 point favorites heading into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 167, surpassing the O/U line of 158.5.

Georgia got off to a strong start, leading 43-31 at halftime. However, they allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 47, making the game closer than expected.

Georgia’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points while shooting 53.4% from the field. They connected on 40% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-15, and were efficient from the free-throw line, hitting 78.6% of their shots. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 58.6%, and they grabbed 13 offensive rebounds, leading to 15 assists as a team.

Liam Murphy and RJ Godfrey were key contributors, each playing 24 minutes. Murphy hit 5-of-7 from deep, finishing with 22 points, while Godfrey added 21 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 8-of-11 overall. Tyrin Lawrence was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting both of his attempts and finishing with 15 points.

Georgia’s defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 77 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 31 made baskets on 58 attempts.

Inside the arc, Georgia allowed 25 made two-point shots on 43 attempts, a 58% shooting rate. From three-point range, they gave up 6 threes on 15 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 40%. Georgia also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 22 free throws, shooting 78%. The Bulldogs allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Are the Yellow Jackets Ready for a Home Win?

Georgia Tech improved to 2-0 on the season with an 81-62 win over Texas Southern on Tuesday. The Yellow Jackets, who were -16.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.

Georgia Tech dominated the first half, leading 49-25 at the break. However, they allowed 37 points in the second half while scoring 32. The total points for the game were 143, falling short of the 154 O/U line.

Georgia Tech’s offense put up 81 points in their last game, despite shooting just 37.9% from the field. They hit 11 of 36 from beyond the arc, shooting 30.6% from three-point range, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%.

The Yellow Jackets were strong at the free-throw line, making 26 of 34 attempts for a 76.5% success rate. Baye Ndongo led the team with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Naithan George added 16 points and 6 assists.

Georgia Tech’s defense held their opponent to 62 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 11 made threes on 36 attempts, a 30% shooting rate from beyond the arc.

From the free-throw line, Georgia Tech’s opponent went 26/34, hitting 76% of their attempts. The Yellow Jackets also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.