The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (6-4) clash against the Georgia Bulldogs (6-4) at McCamish Pavilion. The game will air on ESPNU at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Georgia Bulldogs at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Free Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last game, they blew out the Savannah State Tigers, 110-76. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.271 vs. 0.011) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.650 vs. 0.403). Georgia was lifted by Nicolas Claxton, who contributed 15 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks.
The Yellow Jackets won big over the Lamar Cardinals in their last contest, 88-69. 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. With 14 points and five assists, Jose Alvarado had a good outing for Georgia Tech.
After the Bulldogs won the only contest against the Yellow Jackets last season, 80-59, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Bulldogs had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.670 vs. 0.383) and had a better free throw rate (0.260 vs. 0.217).
A focal point for the Georgia Tech offense is getting to the free throw line. The Yellow Jackets rank 41st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.291), but Georgia is among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 26th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.170).
Georgia Bulldogs at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia, ATS Winner – Georgia, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Georgia Tech ranks 17th in three pointers allowed per game (18.2) while Georgia ranks 235th (26.7).
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).
Both of these teams are great at blocking the ball. The Bulldogs are eighth in the NCAA with 6.1 blocks per game while the Yellow Jackets are 16th with 5.3 blocks per game.
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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).
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