The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (11-10, 3-5 ACC) will be at the Donald L. Tucker Center to challenge the 25th-ranked Florida State Seminoles (15-5, 3-4 ACC) in an ACC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Florida State Seminoles ATS Odds
In their last game, the Seminoles beat the Miami (FL) Hurricanes, 78-66, while the Yellow Jackets were blown out by the ninth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels, 77-54.
The Seminoles, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.507, had an extraordinary mark of 0.680 and held the Hurricanes to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.2 (below the 29.0 mark opponents have averaged against Florida State this season). Georgia Tech, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (10-13; 76.9 percent). Florida State’s M.J. Walker played well, recording 22 points and five assists. Abdoulaye Gueye, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Georgia Tech with 14 points.
The Seminoles won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 88-77. Florida State’s 0.639 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Georgia Tech, who had a mark of 0.457. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Florida State appears to have an edge on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Seminoles rank 23rd in offensive rebounding percentage (35.6 percent), while Georgia Tech ranks 252nd in defensive rebounding percentage (70.2 percent). Moreover, the Yellow Jackets rank 320th in turnover percentage (21.9 percent), while the Seminoles rank 42nd in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.2 percent).
Georgia Tech vs. Florida State Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Florida State, ATS Winner – Florida State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida State ranks 44th in steals per game (7.7) while Georgia Tech ranks 176th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- The Seminoles rank 46th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while the Yellow Jackets rank 139th (34.8).
- Georgia Tech blocks 5.2 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 14th in the nation. Florida State ranks 78th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- The Seminoles rank 25th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Yellow Jackets rank 143rd (13.3).
- Florida State ranks 164th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while Georgia Tech ranks 280th (17.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Seminoles have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (5.6 above their season average).
- The Yellow Jackets have been outscored by an average of 14.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Georgia Tech has defeated opponents by an average of 3.5 points.
