The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (7-5) will travel to McCamish Pavilion to challenge the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-3). The game can be seen on ACC Network at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, December 17, 2018.
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Yellow Jackets dismantled the Lamar Cardinals, 88-69, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs lost to the VCU Rams, 69-57.
The Yellow Jackets had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.603 vs. 0.425) and had a better turnover percentage (17.2 vs. 20.3). Gardner-Webb, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.231 vs. 0.203). Jose Alvarado had a good performance for Georgia Tech with 14 points and five assists. Gardner-Webb, meanwhile, rallied around Jose Perez, who contributed 16 points and five rebounds.
Georgia Tech might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Gardner-Webb ranks 82nd in defensive efficiency, while the Yellow Jackets rank 297th in offensive efficiency dating back to last season.
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Georgia Tech ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while Gardner-Webb ranks 256th (24.4).
- The Yellow Jackets rank 15th in blocks per game (5.3) while the Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 115th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 46th in assists per game (13.7) while the Yellow Jackets rank 168th (12.9).
- Gardner-Webb ranks 31st in steals per game (6.6) while Georgia Tech ranks 137th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
