Georgia Bulldogs vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Matchup

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

Georgia vs Georgia Tech Prediction

Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Yellow Jackets face off at 8:00 ET on ACC. The Yellow Jackets are hosting the game at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA. Georgia is favored by -1.5 in this non-conference contest against Georgia Tech. The game's over/under currently sits at 154.5 points.

Georgia vs. Georgia Tech Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Georgia Bulldogs at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Where: Atlanta at McCamish Pavilion
Date: Friday, November 15th
Betting Odds GA -1.5, GA -122 | GTECH +101 O/U 154.5

Bulldogs Preview: Can the Bulldogs Deliver Being Favored on the Road?

Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Georgia improved to 2-0 on the season with a 90-77 win over North Florida on Tuesday. The Bulldogs were -15.5 point favorites going in, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 167, surpassing the O/U line of 158.5.

Georgia led 43-31 at halftime, but the Ospreys kept things closer in the 2nd half, with Georgia scoring 47 points and allowing 46. The Bulldogs will need to tighten up defensively as they move forward.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Georgia's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a 53.4% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 40% of their three-point attempts (6/15) and were strong inside the arc, hitting 58.1% of their two-point shots (25/43). At the free-throw line, the Bulldogs converted 78.6% of their attempts (22/28), and they grabbed 13 offensive rebounds, leading to 15 assists as a team.

Liam Murphy and RJ Godfrey were key contributors, each playing 24 minutes. Murphy hit 5 of 7 threes, finishing with 22 points, while Godfrey added 21 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field. Silas Demary Jr. chipped in 17 points and 5 assists, and Tyrin Lawrence was perfect from deep, hitting both of his three-point attempts and scoring 15 points.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Georgia's defense had a tough outing, giving up 77 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 53% from the field. Inside the arc, they struggled, with their opponent hitting 58% of their two-point attempts, going 25/43.

From three-point range, Georgia allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts, a 40% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 22 of those attempts, shooting 78%. Georgia gave up 13 offensive rebounds as well.

Yellow Jackets Preview: Can Georgia Tech Pull Off a Home Win?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games

Georgia Tech picked up an 81-62 win over Texas Southern on Tuesday, November 12th. The Yellow Jackets were -16.5 point favorites at home and covered the spread with the victory.

Georgia Tech dominated the first half, leading 49-25 at the break. However, they allowed 37 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The total points for the game were 143, falling short of the 154-point O/U line.

Yellow Jackets Offense Breakdown

Georgia Tech put up 81 points in their last game, despite shooting just 37.9% from the field. They connected on 11 of 36 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 30.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, and they hit 26 of 34 free throws, good for 76.5%.

Baye Ndongo led the way with 19 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 5 of 10 from the field. Naithan George added 16 points and 6 assists, while Kowacie Reeves and Duane Posey each contributed 15 points, with Posey hitting 6 of 9 shots in just 18 minutes of action.

Yellow Jackets Team Defense

Georgia Tech's defense held their opponent to 62 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 11 two-point baskets on 22 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 11/36, or 30%. Georgia Tech sent them to the free-throw line 34 times, where they made 26, shooting 76%. Georgia Tech also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs vs Yellow Jackets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, Georgia has averaged 72 points per game while allowing 75. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
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.
Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Yellow Jackets have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
As the betting favorite, the Bulldogs have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Georgia posted a straight up mark of 9-1 in these matchups.