The Miami Hurricanes (11-14, 3-10 ACC) welcome the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (12-15, 4-10 ACC) to Watsco Center. The Yellow Jackets can end a five-game road losing streak. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Miami Hurricanes Betting Odds
In their last game, the Hurricanes were beaten by the Boston College Eagles, 64-57, while the Yellow Jackets were victorious over the Pittsburgh Panthers, 73-65.
The Yellow Jackets, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.482, had a solid mark of 0.573 and had a free throw rate of 0.375 (above their season average of 0.252). Miami, on the other hand, forced Boston College into a turnover percentage of 20.2 (above their season average of 15.9). Miami’s Ebuka Izundu played well, putting up 14 points and nine rebounds. Georgia Tech received a boost from Jose Alvarado, who recorded 29 points, six rebounds and five assists.
The Yellow Jackets won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 64-54. Georgia Tech’s 0.288 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Miami, who had a rate of 0.143. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The offense of Miami will battle against the stingy defense of Georgia Tech. The Hurricanes currently rank 169th in offensive efficiency, while the Yellow Jackets are 26th in defensive efficiency. The Yellow Jackets figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Georgia Tech at Miami Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Miami, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Miami ranks 65th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Georgia Tech ranks 270th (18.0).
- The Yellow Jackets average 13.4 assists per game, which ranks 147th in the nation. The Hurricanes rank 191st in assists allowed per game (14.1).
- Georgia Tech ranks 218th in rebounds per game (34.1) while Miami ranks 236th (33.3).
- The Yellow Jackets rank eighth in blocks per game (5.4) while the Hurricanes rank 124th (3.2).
- Miami ranks 118th in steals per game (6.3) while Georgia Tech ranks 186th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hurricanes have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Miami has defeated opponents by an average of 1.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Yellow Jackets have scored an average of 57.8 points per game (7.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
