The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets get their season going against the Lamar Cardinals (1-0) at McCamish Pavilion. The game will air on ACC Network at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018.
Lamar Cardinals vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ATS Prediction
The Cardinals come in on a high note after dismantling the Huston-Tillotson Rams in their last game, 79-59. The Cardinals had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (58.1 vs. 37.2) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.611 vs. 0.402). With 19 points on 7-for-7 shooting, Josh Nzeakor was Lamar’s high scorer.
Last season, Georgia Tech did not make the tournament following a 13-19 regular season.
Georgia Tech might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the country’s best defenses. Dating back to last season, Lamar ranks 28th in defensive efficiency while the Yellow Jackets rank 306th in offensive efficiency. Additionally, the Cardinals were among the country’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking 45th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.5 percent). The Yellow Jackets, meanwhile, rank 275th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.2 percent).
Lamar Cardinals vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Lamar, ATS Winner – Lamar, O/U – Over
Click Here to Start Betting Today!
Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Georgia Tech ranks 10th in blocks per game (5.3) while Lamar ranks 229th (2.4).
The Cardinals rank 124th in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while the Yellow Jackets rank 317th (15.3).
Lamar ranks 61st in rebounds per game (37.9) while Georgia Tech ranks 234th (34.0).
The Cardinals rank 10th in steals per game (8.5) while the Yellow Jackets rank 163rd in steals allowed per game (6.3).
Lamar averages 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 148th in the NCAA. Georgia Tech ranks 222nd in assists allowed per game (14.3).
+++++
