The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (6-4) will be at home in McCamish Pavilion when they clash with the Georgia Bulldogs (6-4). The game can be seen on ESPNU at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Odds
Both teams easily got past their last opponent. The Yellow Jackets defeated the Lamar Cardinals 88-69, while the Bulldogs beat the Savannah State Tigers 110-76.
Georgia played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.271 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.650. Savannah State was 0.011 and 0.403, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Lamar. The Yellow Jackets had a rate of 0.603, while the Cardinals posted a mark of 0.425. Georgia Tech’s Jose Alvarado led the way, putting up 14 points and five assists. Meanwhile, Nicolas Claxton fueled Georgia with 15 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks.
The Bulldogs won the sole game between these two teams last season, 80-59. Georgia’s 0.670 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Georgia Tech, who had a mark of 0.383. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Georgia Tech does a great job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 41st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.291), but Georgia is among the best in the country at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 26th by allowing a FTA rate of 0.170).
Georgia at Georgia Tech Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia, ATS Winner – Georgia, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Georgia Tech ranks 17th in three pointers allowed per game (18.2) while Georgia ranks 235th (26.7).
- The Bulldogs rank eighth in blocks per game (6.1) while the Yellow Jackets rank 16th (5.3).
- The Bulldogs rank sixth in rebounds per game (43.4) while the Yellow Jackets rank 138th (35.8).
- Georgia Tech ranks 31st in steals per game (8.3) while Georgia ranks 142nd (5.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.6, up from 7.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Yellow Jackets have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 57.4 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
