The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (1-1) take on the East Carolina Pirates (2-1) at McCamish Pavilion. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018, and will air on ACC Network.
East Carolina Pirates at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Prediction
The Pirates will be looking for similar success after beating the Lamar Cardinals in their last outing, 84-78. The Pirates had a much better free throw rate (0.355 vs. 0.217) and had a better turnover percentage (13.4 vs. 16.2). With 30 points on 9-for-10 shooting, Jayden Gardner was the game’s high scorer.
In the Yellow Jackets’ previous game, they lost to the No. 5 Tennessee Volunteers, 66-53. One of Tennessee’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 38 free throw attempts, while Georgia Tech had just 21. With 16 points on 4-for-8 shooting, Brandon Alston was Georgia Tech’s leading scorer.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Georgia Tech figures to have a substantial advantage. Since last season, the Yellow Jackets defense ranks 90th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.489), while the East Carolina offense ranks 297th in effective field goal percentage (0.486).
East Carolina Pirates vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia Tech, ATS Winner – Georgia Tech, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Georgia Tech ranks 11th in blocks per game (5.3) while East Carolina ranks 159th (3.2).
The Yellow Jackets average 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 75th in the country. The Pirates rank 220th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Georgia Tech ranks 21st in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while East Carolina ranks 139th (21.3).
The Yellow Jackets rank 139th in rebounds allowed per game (34.4) while the Pirates rank 244th (36.8).
Georgia Tech ranks 204th in assists per game (12.9) while East Carolina ranks 274th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
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