UMBC Retrievers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24
Betting on today’s Retrievers and Yellow Jackets game? Catch the action at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA, as the Yellow Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Georgia Tech as the -14.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 158.5 points.
UMBC RETRIEVERS VS GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UMBC Retrievers +14.5
This game will be played at McCamish Pavilion at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.
WHY BET THE UMBC RETRIEVERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Yellow Jackets.
- Even though we have Georgia Tech winning straight-up, we like UMBC at +14.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
No Pressure for UMBC as Away Dogs
UMBC Retrievers Recent Game/Games
UMBC improved to 5-5 on the season with an 84-71 road win over Towson on Saturday. The Retrievers entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
UMBC led 38-24 at halftime, but the game opened up in the second half, with UMBC scoring 46 points and allowing 47. The game’s total points of 155 went over the pre-game O/U line of 143.
UMBC’s offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 51.7% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60%, with a 60% success rate on two-point attempts.
Marcus Banks Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 5 threes, while Dylan Williamson added 21 points, shooting 50% from deep. Ace Valentine was efficient, going 7-for-9 from the field, and Mekhi Lowery contributed 11 rebounds.
UMBC’s defense held their opponent to 71 points, with a shooting performance of 38% from the field. They allowed 23 two-point field goals on 52 attempts, which is 44% shooting.
From beyond the arc, UMBC’s defense limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 26 attempts, a 26% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 4, shooting 44%.
Will Georgia Tech Win at Home?
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games
Georgia Tech’s season record dropped to 4-6 after a 71-60 road loss to Northwestern on Sunday. Entering the game as +6.5 point underdogs, the Yellow Jackets failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 31-26 at halftime, Georgia Tech allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34 of their own. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.
Georgia Tech struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 29.2% from three-point range, finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, and they managed 8 offensive rebounds and 14 assists.
Brooks Barnhizer led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, despite shooting 33.3% overall. Lance Terry added 17 points, while Nick Martinelli contributed 16 points on 58.3% shooting. Ty Berry hit 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 11 points.
Georgia Tech’s defense gave up 71 points while holding the opposing team to 40% shooting from the field. They limited their opponent to 39% on two-point attempts, with 17 makes on 43 tries.
From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 40%, hitting 9 of 22 three-point attempts. Georgia Tech also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 10 for 62%. The Yellow Jackets allowed 9 offensive rebounds.