The 18th-ranked Florida State Seminoles (11-2, 1-1 ACC) and their outstanding offense host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (6-6, 1-1 ACC) and their stifling defense. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Florida State Seminoles ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Seminoles defeated the North Alabama Lions 88-71, while the Yellow Jackets beat the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 70-53.
Georgia Tech dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.520 (above their season average of 0.473) and a turnover percentage of 18.9 (better than their season average of 21.0). Hawaii recorded marks of 0.375 and 25.5, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Florida State played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.4 (better than their season average of 16.8) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.3 (above their season average of 32.2). For those same stats, North Alabama was 23.1 and 27.6, respectively. Malik Osborne played a key role for Florida State with 14 points. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech rallied around Michael Devoe, who put up 18 points.
The Seminoles dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Florida State won 69-47. The Seminoles’ 23.8 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Yellow Jackets, who had a rate of 13.0. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Florida State takes on the top-notch defense of Georgia Tech. The Seminoles rank 58th in offensive efficiency, while the Yellow Jackets are 53rd in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Yellow Jackets rank 337th in turnover percentage (23.4 percent), while the Seminoles rank eighth in opponents’ turnover percentage (26.6 percent).
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Florida State Seminoles Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Florida State, ATS Winner – Florida State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida State ranks 17th in steals per game (9.6) while Georgia Tech ranks 167th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- The Seminoles average 5.3 blocks per game, which ranks 19th in the country. The Yellow Jackets rank 60th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
- Florida State averages 34.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 194th in the nation. Georgia Tech ranks 195th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
- The Seminoles rank fourth in assists allowed per game (8.5) while the Yellow Jackets rank 115th (12.6).
- Florida State ranks 171st in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while Georgia Tech ranks 257th (17.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Seminoles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.6, down from 13.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Yellow Jackets have scored an average of 60.6 points per game (5.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
