The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (4-5) square off against the Boise State Broncos (6-4) in the Diamond Head Classic at Stan Sheriff Center. The Yellow Jackets opened as a 2-point underdog. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 139 points and it will air on ESPNU at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 22, 2019.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Boise State Broncos Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Broncos had no trouble getting past the Alabama State Hornets, 100-57, while the Yellow Jackets got blown out by the Ball State Cardinals, 65-47.
Boise State played a nearly perfect game. They had a superb offensive rebounding percentage of 28.6 (above their season average of 21.6) and a free throw rate of 0.213 (below their season average of 0.270). For those same stats, Alabama State was 12.2 and 0.094, respectively. Georgia Tech, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.176 vs. 0.096). RJ Williams had a solid performance for Boise State, putting up 12 points and 16 rebounds. James Banks III fueled Georgia Tech with 13 points and nine rebounds.
Of the Yellow Jackets’ nine games, six have finished under the projected point total. Georgia Tech heads into the contest with records of 4-5 straight up (SU) and 5-4 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Georgia Tech, Broncos games have typically finished over the O/U total (55.6 percent). Moreover, Boise State is 6-4 SU and 6-3 ATS.
There should be plenty of transition action in this matchup that showcases two of the NCAA’s more fast-paced teams. Boise State ranks 47th in possessions per game (68.1) and Georgia Tech is 31st (69.3) since last season. Also, the Yellow Jackets rank 272nd in offensive rebounding percentage (25.2 percent), while the Broncos rank eighth in defensive rebounding percentage (76.5 percent).
Georgia Tech vs. Boise State Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Boise State, ATS Winner – Boise State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Georgia Tech ranks fourth in blocks per game (5.5) while Boise State ranks 184th (1.9).
- The Broncos average 12.6 assists per game, which ranks 84th in the country. The Yellow Jackets rank 178th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
- Boise State averages 6.0 steals per game, which ranks 146th in the nation. Georgia Tech ranks 181st in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- The Broncos rank 61st in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while the Yellow Jackets rank 227th (18.0).
- Boise State ranks 133rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while Georgia Tech ranks 235th (36.6).
