It will be a matchup between two superb defenses when the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (11-11, 3-6 ACC) go head-to-head against the Clemson Tigers (13-8, 3-5 ACC) at McCamish Pavilion. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Clemson Tigers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ATS Odds
In their last game, the Yellow Jackets fell to the 25th-ranked Florida State Seminoles, 59-49, while the Tigers had no trouble getting past the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 64-37.
Clemson dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.528 (above their season average of 0.526) and a free throw rate of 0.151 (matching their season average). Wake Forest recorded marks of 0.263 and 0.102, respectively, for those same stats. Georgia Tech, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.1 (above their season average of 25.0). Abdoulaye Gueye had a good game for Georgia Tech, recording 15 points and seven rebounds. Clemson, meanwhile, rallied around Elijah Thomas, who finished with 23 points, 10 rebounds and seven blocks.
In their first matchup this year, Marcquise Reed led the Tigers to a 72-60 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 30 points. The Tigers’ 25.9 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Yellow Jackets, who had a mark of 17.9.
It could be a tough matchup for Georgia Tech on the offensive glass. The Yellow Jackets are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 279th in offensive rebounding percentage at 25.4 percent. Meanwhile, Clemson ranks 32nd in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 75.7 percent.
Clemson at Georgia Tech Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Clemson, ATS Winner – Clemson, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Clemson ranks 10th in assists allowed per game (9.9) while Georgia Tech ranks 131st (13.1).
- Both of these teams are great at blocking the ball. The Yellow Jackets are 15th in the NCAA with 5.0 blocks per game while the Tigers are 52nd with 4.1 blocks per game.
- Clemson ranks 248th in three pointers attempted per game (19.3) while Georgia Tech ranks 278th (17.3).
- The Tigers rank 20th in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while the Yellow Jackets rank 139th (35.0).
- Clemson ranks 102nd in steals per game (6.6) while Georgia Tech ranks 172nd in steals allowed per game (7.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Yellow Jackets have scored an average of 54.0 points per game (12.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (4.4 above their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 5.5 for the season.
