Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs SMU Mustangs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Yellow Jackets and Mustangs. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN2, and it’s hosted by the Mustangs at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Atlantic Coast conference contest is set at 154.5 points, with SMU being favored by -10.5 at home against Georgia Tech.
GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets +10.5
This game will be played at Moody Coliseum at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.
WHY BET THE GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Mustangs.
- Even though we have SMU winning straight-up, we like Georgia Tech at +10.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Will Georgia Tech Make it Happen on the Road?
Georgia Tech’s season record fell to 8-8 after a 62-55 road loss to Syracuse on Tuesday. Entering the game as +1 underdogs, the Yellow Jackets not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 25-24 at halftime, Georgia Tech allowed 37 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31 of their own. The game’s total points of 117 fell well short of the O/U line of 153.5.
Georgia Tech’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 55 points on 36.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.4%, and they hit only 4 of 21 three-point attempts, shooting 19% from deep.
Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 3 of 11 attempts, a 27.3% rate. J.J. Starling led the way with 21 points, shooting 56.2% overall, while Lance Terry added 18 points, hitting 3 of 8 from beyond the arc.
Even with Georgia Tech giving up 13 offensive rebounds, they held their opponent to 62 points on 41% shooting. The Yellow Jackets limited damage from beyond the arc, allowing just 4 threes on 20 attempts.
Georgia Tech sent their opponent to the line only 9 times, where they converted 6 free throws. Inside the arc, the Yellow Jackets allowed 22 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
Is a Home Win Possible for SMU?
SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games
SMU fell to 11-4 on the season after an 82-67 road loss to North Carolina on Tuesday. The Mustangs entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
SMU trailed 39-24 at halftime but matched the Tar Heels with 43 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 149 fell short of the 166.5 O/U line.
SMU’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc, finishing with 67 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.2%, but they did manage to hit 81% of their free throws, going 17-for-21.
RJ Davis led the way with 26 points and 4 assists, shooting 53.3% overall and 50% from three-point range. Ian Jackson and Chuck Harris each added 18 points, with Jackson also contributing 7 rebounds.
SMU’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Mustangs allowed 27 made field goals on 57 attempts.
From beyond the arc, SMU’s defense allowed 11 threes on 22 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they hit 17 free throws.