The No. 15 Miami Hurricanes (10-0, 1-0 ACC) are off to a hot start and will try to remain undefeated when they clash against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (6-7, 0-1 ACC) at McCamish Pavilion. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 127 points with Miami set as a 6-point favorite.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ATS Prediction
The Hurricanes come in on a high note after topping the Pittsburgh Panthers in their last contest, 67-53. The Hurricanes held the Panthers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.4 (below their season average of 26.9). The Panthers also had a turnover percentage of 26.5 (above their season average of 18.9). With 12 points on 5-for-7 shooting, Anthony Lawrence, Jr. led Miami in scoring.
The last time the Yellow Jackets played, they were beaten by the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 68-59. Converting at the free throw line was one of Notre Dame’s largest strengths. They were 15-18 (83.3 percent), while the Yellow Jackets were just 7-18 (38.9 percent). With 11 points and 12 rebounds, Georgia Tech’s Ben Lammers had a solid performance.
Georgia Tech might struggle to score as they battle against one of the nation’s best defenses. Miami ranks first in defensive efficiency while the Yellow Jackets rank 260th in offensive efficiency.
Miami heads into the contest with records of 10-0 straight up (SU) and 5-2-1 against the spread (ATS). Of the Hurricanes’ 8 games with betting action, six have finished under the total.
Meanwhile, Georgia Tech is 6-7 SU and 4-5 ATS. Yellow Jackets games also have typically finished under the total (55.6 percent).
Josh Okogie has averaged 18.5 points and 1.8 steals over the last five games for Georgia Tech.
After the Hurricanes won the lone contest against the Yellow Jackets last season, 70-61, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Hurricanes knocked down 22 of their 27 free throws (81.5 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 7.1).
Miami Hurricanes at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Miami, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Miami is 5-2-1 ATS with 6 unders and 2 overs.
At home, Georgia Tech is 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Miami ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while Georgia Tech ranks 159th (14.2).
The Hurricanes rank 182nd in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while the Yellow Jackets rank 268th (15.2).
Miami ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Georgia Tech ranks 83rd (3.3).
The Hurricanes rank 75th in steals per game (7.0) while the Yellow Jackets rank 78th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Miami is 3-2 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over.
Georgia Tech is 2-2 ATS with 3 overs and 1 under over their last five games.
The Hurricanes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.8, down from 20.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Yellow Jackets have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (4.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (4.7 above their season average).
