The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (10-11, 4-6 ACC) will be at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center to meet the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12-8, 3-6 ACC) in an ACC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Fighting Irish defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 90-80, while the Yellow Jackets had no trouble getting past the Morehouse Maroon Tigers 82-54.
Georgia Tech dominated every stat category in the game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 35.1 (above their season average of 27.3) and a free throw rate of 0.209 (matching their season average). Morehouse put up marks of 15.8 and 0.127, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Notre Dame’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Wake Forest. The Fighting Irish had a rate of 8.3 (better than their season average of 12.3), while the Demon Deacons posted a mark of 15.8. John Mooney played well for Notre Dame with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech was lifted by James Banks III, who had 12 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Mooney led the Fighting Irish to a 78-74 win. He recorded a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds. The Fighting Irish’s 9.8 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Yellow Jackets, who had a mark of 16.8.
There’s a decent chance that Georgia Tech struggles to create turnovers. Notre Dame ranks first in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.0 percent), while Georgia Tech forces the 179th-most turnovers (20.3 percent).
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Notre Dame, ATS Winner – Notre Dame, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Notre Dame ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (28.8) while Georgia Tech ranks 263rd (17.2).
- The Fighting Irish rank 41st in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Yellow Jackets rank 178th (8.0).
- Notre Dame blocks 4.1 opponent shots per game, which ranks 58th in the country. Georgia Tech ranks 119th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Fighting Irish rank seventh in assists per game (17.5) while the Yellow Jackets rank 173rd in assists allowed per game (12.7).
- Notre Dame ranks 50th in rebounds per game (38.8) while Georgia Tech ranks 193rd (36.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Fighting Irish’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 7.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Yellow Jackets have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (2.4 below their season average).
