Cincinnati Bearcats vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Matchup

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

Cincinnati vs Georgia Tech Prediction

Looking to win big? The Bearcats and Yellow Jackets face off at 2:00 ET on ACC. The Yellow Jackets are hosting the game at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA. Cincinnati is favored by -8 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 150 points.

Cincinnati vs. Georgia Tech Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Cincinnati Bearcats at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Where: Atlanta at McCamish Pavilion
Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Betting Odds CIN -8, CIN -347 | GTECH +265 O/U 150

Bearcats Preview: Can Cincinnati Deliver Being Favored on the Road?

Cincinnati improved to 3-0 this season with a 76-60 win over Northern Kentucky on Tuesday. The Bearcats, who were -14 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The combined points of 136 fell just under the O/U line of 138.

Leading 32-28 at halftime, Cincinnati’s defense held Northern Kentucky to 32 points in the 2nd half, while the Bearcats’ offense put up 44 points to pull away for the win.

Bearcats Offense Breakdown

Cincinnati's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 53.4% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 22 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, with Simas Lukosius leading the way, hitting 6 of 9 shots, all from three-point range.

The Bearcats dished out 19 assists, with Jizzle James contributing 6, while also adding 11 points. Sam Vinson scored 16 points, despite shooting 41.2% from the field. Dillon Mitchell matched Lukosius's shooting efficiency, going 6 for 9 from the floor.

Bearcats Team Defense

Despite Cincinnati’s defensive efforts, they couldn’t keep their opponent from scoring 60 points. The Bearcats allowed 42% shooting from the field, with 26 made baskets out of 61 attempts.

Inside the arc, Cincinnati’s defense gave up 22 two-point shots on 47 attempts, a 46% success rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 4 of 14, shooting 28%. The Bearcats also sent them to the line 8 times, where they made 4 free throws.

Yellow Jackets Preview: Can Georgia Tech Grab a Win at Home?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games

Georgia Tech fell to the Bulldogs 77-69 on Friday, November 15th, in a home game where they were +2 underdogs. The Yellow Jackets didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 146 fell short of the 155.5 O/U line.

After trailing 27-19 at halftime, Georgia Tech’s offense picked up in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points, but they also allowed 50 points to the Bulldogs during that stretch.

Yellow Jackets Offense Breakdown

Georgia Tech struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.5% from the field and 26.1% from beyond the arc, finishing with 69 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.3%, and they managed 10 offensive rebounds and 11 assists.

Lance Terry led the way with 20 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 40% from three. Silas Demary Jr. added 18 points, hitting 60% of his shots, while Asa Newell and Baye Ndongo each contributed 14 points, with Newell also grabbing 7 rebounds.

Yellow Jackets Team Defense

Georgia Tech's defense held their opponent to 77 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited two-point shots to 42% (17/40).

From beyond the arc, they allowed 6 threes on 23 attempts (26%). The opponent went 17/22 from the free-throw line, and Georgia Tech gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Bearcats vs Yellow Jackets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last five road contests, Cincinnati has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 71 points per game.
In their last five home games, Georgia Tech has averaged 68 points per game while allowing 71. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
The last three games that Georgia Tech was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
The Bearcats have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.