Duke Blue Devils vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Matchup

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

Duke vs Georgia Tech Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Blue Devils and Yellow Jackets. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on ACCN, and it's hosted by the Yellow Jackets at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA. Get ready to place your bets! Duke is favored by -14.5 in this Atlantic Coast conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 144.5 points.

Duke vs. Georgia Tech Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Duke Blue Devils at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Where: Atlanta at McCamish Pavilion
Date: Saturday, December 21st
Betting Odds DUKE -14.5, DUKE -1474 | GTECH +798 O/U 144.5

Blue Devils Preview: Can the Blue Devils Grab a Win on the Road?

Duke improved to 9-2 on the season with a 68-47 win over George Mason on Tuesday. The Blue Devils, playing at home, were -19.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win.

Duke led 25-16 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The game’s total points of 115 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.

Blue Devils Offense Breakdown

Duke's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, but they did hit 81% of their free throws, going 17-for-21 from the line.

Cooper Flagg led the way with 24 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 35% overall and 40% from beyond the arc. Jalen Haynes added 18 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 47.4% of his shots, while Darius Maddox contributed 12 points despite shooting just 30.8% from the field.

Blue Devils Team Defense

Duke's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 47 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 41% shooting, with the other team going 12/29.

From beyond the arc, Duke allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% success rate. The opponent also went to the line 21 times, making 17 free throws for 81%. Duke gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Yellow Jackets Preview: Are the Yellow Jackets Ready for a Home Win?

Georgia Tech improved to 5-6 on the season with a 91-82 home win over UMBC on Wednesday, December 18th. The Yellow Jackets were -15.5 point favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 173, surpassing the over/under line of 160.5.

Georgia Tech took control early, leading 53-34 at halftime. However, they allowed UMBC to score 48 points in the 2nd half while putting up 38 points of their own.

Yellow Jackets Offense Breakdown

Georgia Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points with a 52.5% field goal percentage. They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (8/16) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 59%.

The Yellow Jackets also dished out 24 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Bryce Johnson led the way with 21 points, while Naithan George added 18 points and 8 assists. Louie Jordan and Baye Ndongo each contributed 17 points, with Jordan hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip.

Yellow Jackets Team Defense

Georgia Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 52% shooting from the field. Opponents found success both inside and outside, hitting 53% of their two-point attempts (24/45) and 50% from beyond the arc (8/16).

The Yellow Jackets also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 19 attempts (65%). Additionally, Georgia Tech allowed 14 offensive rebounds, providing extra scoring opportunities.

Blue Devils vs Yellow Jackets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Duke has played well in their previous three road games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 66 points per game while allowing 57. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
In their last five games at home, the Yellow Jackets have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 64 points per game in these contests.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Yellow Jackets have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
The Blue Devils have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.