The fifth-ranked Louisville Cardinals (21-3, 12-1 ACC) head to McCamish Pavilion to take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (11-13, 5-8 ACC). The Cardinals will try to prolong their 10-game winning streak. The game will air on ACC Network at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Louisville Cardinals vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Yellow Jackets lost to the Pittsburgh Panthers, 73-64, while the Cardinals beat the Virginia Cavaliers, 80-73.
Louisville played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 32.3) and a free throw rate of 0.429 (above their season average of 0.241). For those same stats, Virginia recorded marks of 11.5 and 0.204, respectively. Georgia Tech, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.551 (above their season average of 0.494). Michael Devoe had a solid performance for Georgia Tech, finishing with 22 points and six assists. Louisville was lifted by Jordan Nwora, who recorded 22 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Malik Williams led the Cardinals to a 68-64 win. He recorded 13 points and six rebounds. Louisville had a much better turnover percentage (12.8 vs. 23.0). Georgia Tech, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (15-20; 75.0 percent).
The inefficient offense of Georgia Tech (308th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 96.2) will go head-to-head against the elite defense of Louisville (58th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 94.4). The Cardinals figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Louisville at Georgia Tech Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Louisville, ATS Winner – Louisville, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Georgia Tech ranks 49th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Louisville ranks 232nd (24.3).
- The Yellow Jackets rank 23rd in blocks per game (4.8) while the Cardinals rank 143rd (2.9).
- Louisville averages 39.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 37th in the country. Georgia Tech ranks 133rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).
- The Yellow Jackets rank 94th in steals per game (6.9) while the Cardinals rank 227th (5.2).
- Louisville ranks 32nd in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Georgia Tech ranks 155th (12.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Yellow Jackets have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (2.6 below their season average).
- The Cardinals’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.4, up from 12.7 for the season.
