It figures to be a low-scoring affair as the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (5-2) head to Georgia Tech to take on the Yellow Jackets (2-2). The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 1, 2019.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Yellow Jackets lost a tough one against the Arkansas Razorbacks, 62-61, while the Wildcats beat the St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints, 74-70.
Bethune-Cookman dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.396 (above their season average of 0.232) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 30.5). For those same stats, St. Francis (IL) was 0.279 and 24.4, respectively. Georgia Tech, on the other hand, held Arkansas to an offensive rebounding percentage of 5.3 (below their season average of 27.9). Georgia Tech received a boost from James Banks III, who recorded 20 points and 13 rebounds. Cletrell Pope, meanwhile played well for Bethune-Cookman, putting up 22 points and 17 rebounds.
The inefficient offense of Georgia Tech will go head-to-head against the top-notch defense of Bethune-Cookman. Dating back to last season, the Yellow Jackets rank 328th in offensive efficiency, while the Wildcats are 30th in defensive efficiency. The Wildcats figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. Furthermore, the Wildcats, who rank 30th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.0 percent), will clash against the Yellow Jackets, who rank 287th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.3 percent).
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia Tech, ATS Winner – Bethune-Cookman, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Bethune-Cookman ranks fourth in rebounds per game (41.1) while Georgia Tech ranks 246th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
- The Wildcats rank 101st in assists per game (14.2) while the Yellow Jackets rank 225th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
- Bethune-Cookman ranks 250th in three pointers attempted per game (20.2) while Georgia Tech ranks 307th (18.0).
- The Yellow Jackets rank sixth in blocks per game (5.4) while the Wildcats rank 215th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- Bethune-Cookman averages 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 36th in the nation. Georgia Tech ranks 243rd in steals allowed per game (7.1).