Central Arkansas Bears vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Central Arkansas vs Georgia Tech NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Atlanta.

Central Arkansas vs Georgia Tech Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Yellow Jackets. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ACC, and it's hosted by the Yellow Jackets at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Georgia Tech is favored by -22.5 against Central Arkansas in a non-conference matchup.

Central Arkansas vs. Georgia Tech Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Central Arkansas Bears at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Where: Atlanta at McCamish Pavilion
Date: Saturday, November 30th
Betting Odds GTECH -22.5, CARK +1650 | GTECH -5916 O/U 148.5

Bears Preview: Do the Bears Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

Central Arkansas Bears Recent Game/Games

Central Arkansas pulled off a 92-83 home win over UNC Asheville on Sunday, November 24th. The Bears were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game, and not only did they win, but they also covered the spread.

Central Arkansas led 38-30 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33 of their own. The total points for the game reached 175, surpassing the O/U line of 144.

Bears Offense Breakdown

Central Arkansas put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 48.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They were dominant inside, hitting 64.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25.9% of their threes (7/27). At the free-throw line, they made 21 of 28 attempts, good for 75%.

Fletcher Abee led the Bears with 27 points, hitting 9 of 19 threes at a 47.4% clip. Elias Cato added 23 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 61.5% overall and 42.9% from deep. Layne Taylor and Brayden Fagbemi each contributed 19 points, with Taylor dishing out 7 assists. Toyaz Solomon grabbed a team-high 15 rebounds, while also scoring 15 points on 58.3% shooting.

Bears Team Defense

Central Arkansas struggled defensively, giving up 83 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 48% from the field. The Bears had a tough time inside, where they conceded 25 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 64% success rate for the opposing team.

From beyond the arc, Central Arkansas held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 7 threes made on 27 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 21 shots, hitting 75% of their free throws. The Bears also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Yellow Jackets Preview: Can Georgia Tech Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games

Georgia Tech cruised to a 91-67 victory over Charleston Southern on Wednesday, November 27th. The Yellow Jackets, playing at home, were -19.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the win.

Georgia Tech led 47-32 at halftime and continued to control the game, outscoring Charleston Southern 44-35 in the 2nd half. The combined points of 158 went over the pre-game O/U line of 151.

Yellow Jackets Offense Breakdown

Georgia Tech put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 52.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.6%, with a strong 57.4% shooting on two-pointers, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 11 attempts (27.3%).

The Yellow Jackets dished out 18 assists, with Naithan George contributing 7 along with 17 points. Taje' Kelly led the team with 20 points, while Baye Ndongo was highly efficient, shooting 8 of 10 from the field.

Yellow Jackets Team Defense

Georgia Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 67 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Yellow Jackets allowed their opponent to connect on 57% of their two-point attempts, as they went 35/61 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Georgia Tech held their opponent to just 3/11 shooting, or 27%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 60%. Georgia Tech gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bears vs Yellow Jackets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road games, Central Arkansas has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 70 points per game.
Through their last three home games, Georgia Tech has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 69 points per game.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bears have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Yellow Jackets have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 3-6-1.