It will be a showdown between two superb defenses when the Northwestern Wildcats (5-1) challenge the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (4-1) at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Action gets underway at 9:15 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Northwestern Wildcats ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Wildcats won big over the Utah Runnin’ Utes 79-57, while the Yellow Jackets defeated the Prairie View A&M Panthers 65-54.
Georgia Tech played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 15.5 (better than their season average of 17.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.510 (above their season average of 0.493). For those same stats, Prairie View A&M recorded marks of 21.4 and 0.427, respectively. The Wildcats, on the other hand, forced 21 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.7 (above their season average of 34.5). Vic Law was a key piece for Northwestern with 19 points and six rebounds. Jose Alvarado, meanwhile had a good outing for Georgia Tech, putting up 15 points and six assists.
The Yellow Jackets won the sole game between these two teams last season, 52-51. Georgia Tech’s 0.372 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Northwestern, who had a rate of 0.069.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams face off. Northwestern ranks 330th in possessions per game (66.2) and Georgia Tech is 316th (66.8) dating back to last season.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Northwestern Wildcats Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Northwestern, ATS Winner – Northwestern, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Georgia Tech ranks 60th in steals per game (7.2) while Northwestern ranks 267th (5.1).
- The Yellow Jackets rank 12th in blocks per game (5.3) while the Wildcats rank 109th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- Northwestern averages 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 126th in the nation. Georgia Tech ranks 195th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
- The Wildcats rank 146th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while the Yellow Jackets rank 323rd (16.1).
- Northwestern ranks 43rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while Georgia Tech ranks 143rd (34.5).
