The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (-3) are heading south to face the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium. This key afternoon game starts at 12:00 p.m. ET and fans can view the action live on ABC.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. South Florida Bulls Betting Preview
In this Saturday game, Georgia Tech is tabbed as the favorite and is currently giving up 3 points. The Yellow Jackets are also receiving -155 moneyline odds while the Bulls are +135. If one program can find paydirt early, it would likely create a solid in-game betting opportunity.
The opening line was initially set at 2 but square bettors have been hammering the Yellow Jackets
The Yellow Jackets are 0-1 against the spread (ATS) and have gained 0.0 units so far. The team has posted an O/U record of 0-0. The Bulls have gained 0.0 units for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 0-1 ATS and also have an O/U record of 0-0.
The Yellow Jackets are 1-0 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Bulls are also 1-0 SU.
The Yellow Jackets are looking to stay undefeated following a 41-0 win over Alcorn State last week. TaQuon Marshall completed just nine-of-18 passes for 104 yards, as well as one TD and an interception. Tobias Oliver (72 rushing yards on 12 attempts) and Jordan Mason (85 yards on 11 carries, one TD) led the ground attack while Brad Stewart (four receptions, 49 yards, one TD) and Qua Searcy (two catches, 36 yards) handled the receiving duties in the win.
South Florida just got a 34-14 win over Elon. The defense allowed the Phoenix to rush for 192 yards on 49 attempts, including two rush TDs. Jaylan Thomas had a good showing in the loss, recording 87 rushing yards on nine attempts for Elon. As a group, the Bulls collectively completed 29-of-46 passes for 367 yards and three touchdowns. Blake Barnett went 24-for-34 for 305 yards and three touchdowns while Brett Kean was three-of-seven for 37 yards. Elijah Mack (33 yards on 10 rush attempts) led the running game as Randall St. Felix (seven receptions, 143 yards, one TD) and Tyre McCants (six catches, 26 yards, one TD) led the pass-catching corps in the win.
It seems like the Bulls ought to have the advantage along both the offensive and defensive fronts. Their offensive line gave up just 18 sacks last season while their D-line registered 36 sacks. The Yellow Jackets offensive line gave up 20 sacks last year and their defense sacked opposing signal-callerss on just 17 occasions..
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SU Winner – Georgia Tech, ATS Winner – Georgia Tech
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The South Florida defense has registered three sacks on the year while Georgia Tech has 1.
The South Florida offense has lost zero fumbles this season while Georgia Tech has lost two
The Yellow Jackets offense allowed 20 sacks last season. Their defense created 17 sacks.
Bulls quarterbacks were sacked 18 times last year. Their defense sacked opposing QBs 36 times
Both of these teams recorded 30 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Yellow Jackets put up 5.3 yards per carry last season while allowing 4.5 yards per rush attempt to opponents.
The Bulls tallied 5.0 yards per carry last season and gave up a YPC of 3.3 to opponents.
The Yellow Jackets only converted 10 passing touchdowns last season.
The Bulls put up 25 passing touchdowns last season.
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