The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (13-17, 5-12 ACC), 11-point underdogs, will bring the regular season to a close on the road when they meet the 23rd-ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack (20-9, 8-8 ACC) at PNC Arena. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 145 points and it can be seen on ESPN 3 at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack Betting Odds
Both teams covered in their last contest. The Yellow Jackets (2-point favorites) beat the Boston College Eagles, 81-78, while the Wolfpack (7.5-point underdogs) fell to the 18th-ranked Florida State Seminoles, 78-73. The Georgia Tech game finished 24.5 points over the projected point total of 134.5, while the North Carolina State game finished 2 points under the projected point total of 153.
The Yellow Jackets had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.574 (above their season average of 0.483), while the Eagles had a free throw rate of 0.167 (below their season average of 0.252). North Carolina State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (15.0 vs. 19.2). North Carolina State was led by DJ Funderburk, who had 18 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Jose Alvarado had a good outing for Georgia Tech, putting up 21 points and five rebounds.
The Yellow Jackets won the sole game between these two teams last year, 78-75. Georgia Tech’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over North Carolina State. The Yellow Jackets had a rate of 0.565 while the Wolfpack posted a mark of 0.500. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Matchups featuring the Yellow Jackets have typically finished under the total (60.0 percent). Georgia Tech holds records of 13-17 straight up (SU) and 18-12 against the spread (ATS).
Much like Georgia Tech, games featuring the Wolfpack have gone under the total 51.7 percent of the time. Further, North Carolina State owns records of 20-9 SU and 18-11 ATS.
North Carolina State could own the offensive glass in this showdown. The Wolfpack rank 16th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 percent), while Georgia Tech ranks 302nd in defensive rebounding percentage (68.6 percent). Moreover, the Yellow Jackets rank 315th in turnover percentage (21.4 percent), while the Wolfpack rank 28th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.6 percent).
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina State, ATS Winner – North Carolina State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina State ranks 41st in rebounds per game (38.2) while Georgia Tech ranks 230th (33.6).
- The Yellow Jackets average 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks eighth in the nation. The Wolfpack rank 169th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- North Carolina State ranks 148th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while Georgia Tech ranks 294th (18.3).
- The Wolfpack average 15.8 assists per game, which ranks 29th in the country. The Yellow Jackets rank 209th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
- North Carolina State averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 39th in the NCAA. Georgia Tech ranks 200th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- North Carolina State is 10-8 ATS at home, while Georgia Tech is 8-4 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone under in 11 of the Wolfpack’s 18 home games, while 7 of the Yellow Jackets’ 12 road games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Wolfpack are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Yellow Jackets are 2-3.
- In their last five games, North Carolina State has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Georgia Tech has 4 overs and 1 under.
- During their last five games, the Wolfpack have scored an average of 81.4 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (5.2 above their season average).
- The Yellow Jackets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.2, up from 1.1 for the season.
