A five-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (14-14, 8-9 ACC) when they welcome the Miami Hurricanes (14-13, 6-11 ACC) to McCamish Pavilion. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 29, 2020, and will air on ACC Network.
Miami Hurricanes at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Yellow Jackets beat the Clemson Tigers, 68-59, while the Hurricanes lost to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 87-71.
Georgia Tech played a nearly perfect game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.536 (above their season average of 0.499) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.7 (below their season average of 28.7). Clemson was 0.431 and 25.0, respectively, for those same stats. Miami, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 15.3). Georgia Tech’s Michael Devoe had a solid performance, putting up 14 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Harlond Beverly fueled Miami with 12 points and six rebounds.
The Hurricanes won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 80-65. One of Miami’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 17-19 (89.5 percent), while the Yellow Jackets were just 8-12 (66.7 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Georgia Tech figures to have a significant edge. The Yellow Jackets defense ranks 26th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.453), while the Miami offense is ranked 190th in effective field goal percentage (0.497).
Miami vs. Georgia Tech Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Georgia Tech, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Georgia Tech ranks 101st in assists per game (13.7) while Miami ranks 267th in assists allowed per game (15.9).
- The Yellow Jackets rank 50th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while the Hurricanes rank 177th (22.2).
- Miami averages 5.7 steals per game, which ranks 173rd in the country. Georgia Tech ranks 212th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- The Yellow Jackets rank 117th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3) while the Hurricanes rank 266th (38.6).
- Georgia Tech ranks 34th in blocks per game (4.5) while Miami ranks 177th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Yellow Jackets have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
- The Hurricanes have outscored opponents by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Miami has been defeated by an average of 2.0 points.
