The Florida A&M Rattlers (3-7) will travel to McCamish Pavilion to meet the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (4-3). Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 9, 2018, and can be seen on ACC Network.
Florida A&M Rattlers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Yellow Jackets dismantled the Lamar Cardinals 88-69, while the Rattlers were victorious over the Jacksonville Dolphins 65-50.
The Rattlers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.547 vs. 0.298) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (37.9 vs. 35.9). Meanwhile, Georgia Tech’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Lamar. The Yellow Jackets had a rate of 0.603, while the Cardinals posted a mark of 0.425. Georgia Tech rallied around Jose Alvarado, who had 14 points and five assists. Tracy Hector played a key role for Florida A&M with 11 points and eight rebounds.
The Yellow Jackets won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 79-54. One of Georgia Tech’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 27 trips to the line, while Florida A&M went 15 times.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Georgia Tech figures to have a considerable edge. Since last season, the Yellow Jackets defense ranks 62nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.477), while the Florida A&M offense ranks 312th in effective field goal percentage (0.476).
Florida A&M Rattlers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia Tech, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Georgia Tech ranks 12th in blocks per game (5.3) while Florida A&M ranks 173rd (3.0).
- The Yellow Jackets rank 189th in assists per game (12.9) while the Rattlers rank 262nd (11.1).
- Georgia Tech ranks 24th in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while Florida A&M ranks 62nd (20.0).
- The Yellow Jackets rank 131st in rebounds allowed per game (34.4) while the Rattlers rank 269th (38.5).
- Georgia Tech averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 66th in the country. Florida A&M ranks 145th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
