The Louisville Cardinals (12-5, 3-1 ACC) head to Georgia Tech to take on the Yellow Jackets (10-7, 2-2 ACC) in a matchup that pits sensational offense against tremendous defense. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019, and will air on ACC Network.
Louisville Cardinals vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Free Prediction
The last time the Cardinals played, they beat the Boston College Eagles, 80-70. The Cardinals held the Eagles to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.1 (below their season average of 27.7) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.565 (above their season average of 0.530). Louisville received a boost from Jordan Nwora, who was the game’s leading scorer with 32 points on 12-for-16 shooting.
The Yellow Jackets fell to the Clemson Tigers in their last game, 72-60. Clemson’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Georgia Tech. The Tigers had a rate of 25.9 (below their season average of 28.4), while the Yellow Jackets posted a mark of 17.9 (below their season average of 26.4). With 16 points on 6-for-11 shooting, James Banks III led Georgia Tech in scoring.
After the Cardinals won the sole contest against the Yellow Jackets last season, 77-54, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Cardinals had a much better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 25.2) and had a better free throw rate (0.204 vs. 0.127).
It might be a tough matchup for Georgia Tech on the offensive glass. The Yellow Jackets rank 271st in offensive rebounding percentage (26.0 percent), while Louisville ranks 27th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.3 percent). Also, the Cardinals rank 35th in offensive efficiency (114.2), while the Yellow Jackets rank 10th in defensive efficiency (90.4).
Louisville Cardinals vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Louisville ranks 91st in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while Georgia Tech ranks 254th (17.9).
The Yellow Jackets rank 36th in steals per game (8.1) while the Cardinals rank 184th (5.0).
Georgia Tech ranks 15th in blocks per game (5.4) while Louisville ranks 105th (3.2).
The Cardinals rank 46th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while the Yellow Jackets rank 74th (33.5).
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The Cardinals’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 10.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Yellow Jackets have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (0.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
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