Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Florida State Seminoles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Yellow Jackets and Seminoles. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on ESPNU, and it’s hosted by the Seminoles at Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, FL. Get ready to place your bets! This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 147.5 points, and Florida State is favored to win by -9 at home vs. Georgia Tech.
GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS VS FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets +9
This game will be played at Donald L. Tucker Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.
WHY BET THE GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Seminoles.
- Even though we have Florida State winning straight-up, we like Georgia Tech at +9.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can The Yellow Jackets Secure a Road Victory?
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games
Georgia Tech dropped to 8-10 on the season after a 70-59 home loss to Clemson on Tuesday, January 14th. The Yellow Jackets entered the game as +6 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 129 fell short of the O/U line of 144.5.
Tech trailed 36-25 at halftime and couldn’t make up ground in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 34 points after the break.
Georgia Tech struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 59 points on 35.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, with two-point shooting at 35.3% and three-point shooting at 35% (7/20). They connected on 73.7% of their free throws, going 14/19 from the line.
Jaeden Zackery led the Yellow Jackets with 21 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc and shooting 58.3% overall. Ian Schieffelin contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the field and 50% from three-point range (2/4), while also dishing out 6 assists.
Georgia Tech’s defense held their opponent to 70 points on 35% shooting from the field, as they went 19/54 overall. Inside the arc, the Yellow Jackets limited them to 12/34 shooting, also 35%.
From three-point range, Georgia Tech’s defense allowed 7 made threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They sent their opponent to the line 19 times, where they hit 14 free throws, shooting 73%. The Yellow Jackets gave up 12 offensive rebounds.
Will the Seminoles Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Florida State Seminoles Recent Game/Games
Florida State improved to 12-5 on the season with an 82-70 win over Pittsburgh on Wednesday. The Seminoles, who were +3 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
After leading 28-23 at halftime, Florida State exploded for 54 points in the 2nd half while allowing 47. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.
Florida State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field and 31.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.2%, and they hit 84.8% of their free throws, going 28-for-33 from the line.
Jamir Watkins led the Seminoles with 26 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 3-of-6 from deep. Jaland Lowe added 22 points and 5 assists, while Malique Ewin contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Jorge Diaz Graham was 4-of-5 from three, finishing with 17 points in 18 minutes.
Florida State’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field on 24 of 56 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 of 37 shots to fall, a 48% success rate.
From three-point range, Florida State’s defense held their opponents to 6 of 19 shooting, or 31%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 28 free throws for 84%. Florida State gave up 8 offensive rebounds.