Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Northwestern Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Yellow Jackets versus the Wildcats? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. The over/under for this game is set at 138.5 points, and Northwestern is favored by -6.5 against Georgia Tech in a non-conference matchup.
GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets +6.5
This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.
WHY BET THE GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Wildcats.
- Even though we have Northwestern winning straight-up, we like Georgia Tech at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Is a Road Win Possible for Georgia Tech?
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games
Georgia Tech dropped to 4-5 on the season after a narrow 68-65 loss to the Tar Heels on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets, who were +18.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread in the road game.
Tech trailed 31-30 at halftime and scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 133 fell well short of the 162.5 O/U line.
In their latest game, Georgia Tech struggled offensively, shooting just 31.2% from the field and 29.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.5%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.
Lance Terry contributed 22 points despite shooting 26.3% overall, hitting 5 of 13 from three-point range. Seth Trimble and Baye Ndongo each added 19 points, with Trimble shooting 83.3% from the field.
Georgia Tech’s defense held their opponent to 68 points, with a field goal percentage of 39% (23/59). They gave up 18 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Georgia Tech limited their opponent to 5 three-pointers on 24 attempts, a 20% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 attempts, shooting 81%. Georgia Tech allowed 13 offensive rebounds.
Can the Wildcats Please their Home Crowd?
Northwestern Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Northwestern improved to 7-3 on the season with a 70-66 win over Illinois on Friday. The Wildcats, who were +3 underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 136 fell short of the 143 O/U line.
After trailing 27-24 at halftime, Northwestern turned things around in the second half, outscoring Illinois 32-29 to secure the win.
Northwestern struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 38.9% overall and hitting only 19% of their three-point attempts (4/21). Their effective field goal percentage was 41.7%, and they also had a tough time at the free-throw line, shooting 58.8% (10/17).
Nick Martinelli led the Wildcats with 27 points, shooting 55% from the field and 50% from three-point range (2/4). Kasparas Jakucionis added 20 points and 10 rebounds, connecting on 6 of 10 three-pointers.
Northwestern’s defense held their opponent to 66 points on 38% shooting from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 72 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Northwestern limited their opponent to 4 made threes on 21 attempts, a 19% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 58%.