The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (11-12, 5-7 ACC) will be at the Petersen Events Center to challenge the Pittsburgh Panthers (14-9, 5-7 ACC) in an ACC matchup. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Pittsburgh Panthers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Panthers lost to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 80-72, while the Yellow Jackets dismantled the Virginia Tech Hokies, 76-57.
Georgia Tech played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.600 (above their season average of 0.490) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.7 (below their season average of 28.7). For those same stats, Virginia Tech had marks of 0.418 and 21.6, respectively. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 14.6). Pittsburgh was lifted by Justin Champagnie, who put up 20 points and 11 rebounds. Jose Alvarado, meanwhile played a key role for Georgia Tech with 20 points and six assists.
The Yellow Jackets won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 73-65. Georgia Tech’s 0.573 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Pittsburgh, who had a mark of 0.395. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Pittsburgh might struggle to put up points as they square off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Georgia Tech currently ranks 67th in defensive efficiency, while the Panthers rank 186th in offensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Yellow Jackets rank 325th in turnover percentage (22.0 percent), while the Panthers rank 24th in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.5 percent).
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Pittsburgh Panthers Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Pittsburgh, ATS Winner – Pittsburgh, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Pittsburgh ranks 30th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Georgia Tech ranks 186th (7.6).
- The Yellow Jackets rank 125th in rebounds per game (36.3) while the Panthers rank 190th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
- Georgia Tech ranks 117th in assists per game (13.4) while Pittsburgh ranks 152nd in assists allowed per game (13.0).
- The Yellow Jackets rank 49th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while the Panthers rank 170th (22.7).
- Georgia Tech averages 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 21st in the NCAA. Pittsburgh ranks 134th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Yellow Jackets have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (3.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.4 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
- The Panthers have been outscored by an average of 4.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Pittsburgh has defeated opponents by an average of 3.1 points.
