Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ATS Prediction 03/12/19

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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (13-18, 3-15 ACC) go head-to-head against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (14-17, 6-12 ACC) in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tourney at Spectrum Center. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Yellow Jackets won a close one over the 23rd-ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack, 63-61, while the Fighting Irish lost a close one to the Pittsburgh Panthers, 56-53.

The Yellow Jackets had a solid free throw rate of 0.279 (above their season average of 0.243) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.593 (above their season average of 0.486). Notre Dame, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.192 vs. 0.069). James Banks III played a key role for Georgia Tech with 19 points, nine rebounds and five blocks. Nate Laszewski, meanwhile had a good game for Notre Dame, recording 23 points and seven rebounds.

From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Georgia Tech figures to have a substantial edge. The Yellow Jackets defense ranks 13th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.454), while the Notre Dame offense is ranked 330th in effective field goal percentage (0.466).

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Odds Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Georgia Tech, ATS Winner – Notre Dame, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Notre Dame ranks 36th in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while Georgia Tech ranks 273rd (17.8).
  • The Fighting Irish average 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 24th in the country. The Yellow Jackets rank 103rd in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
  • Notre Dame ranks 164th in assists per game (12.9) while Georgia Tech ranks 197th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
  • The Fighting Irish rank 19th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Yellow Jackets rank 183rd (7.2).
  • Notre Dame averages 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 98th in the nation. Georgia Tech ranks 191st in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Yellow Jackets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 1.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Fighting Irish have scored an average of 59.2 points per game (9.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average).