The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-6, 1-4 ACC) will be at McCamish Pavilion to go head-to-head against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (8-8, 3-3 ACC) in an ACC matchup. The game will air on ACC Network at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Yellow Jackets had no trouble getting past the Boston College Eagles, 71-52, while the Fighting Irish lost a tough one against the 13th-ranked Louisville Cardinals, 67-64.
Georgia Tech’s 0.547 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Boston College, who had a mark of 0.325. The Yellow Jackets’ mark was above their season average of 0.482, while the Eagles’ was below their season average of 0.468. Notre Dame, on the other hand, held Louisville to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 33.0). Georgia Tech was led by Moses Wright, who had 18 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, John Mooney played a key role for Notre Dame with 15 points and 19 rebounds.
The Fighting Irish edged out the Yellow Jackets in this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the most recent matchup, Notre Dame won 78-71. Notre Dame had a much better free throw rate (0.281 vs. 0.033). Georgia Tech, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (8.7 vs. 9.4). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The offense of Georgia Tech (324th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 93.1) will clash against the elite defense of Notre Dame (98th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 94.5). The Fighting Irish figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Notre Dame, ATS Winner – Notre Dame, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Notre Dame ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (28.8) while Georgia Tech ranks 272nd (17.3).
- The Fighting Irish average 40.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 29th in the NCAA. The Yellow Jackets rank 167th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
- Notre Dame ranks 42nd in blocks per game (4.5) while Georgia Tech ranks 100th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Fighting Irish rank 27th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Yellow Jackets rank 180th (8.2).
- Notre Dame ranks fifth in assists per game (18.2) while Georgia Tech ranks 146th (13.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Fighting Irish’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 9.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Yellow Jackets have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (4.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
