The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (4-1) head to Northwestern to take on the Wildcats (5-1) in a game that will likely be low scoring. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 9:15 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Northwestern Wildcats Free Prediction
The Yellow Jackets will be hoping for a similar outcome after topping the Prairie View A&M Panthers in their last matchup, 65-54. The Yellow Jackets forced 15 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.510 (above their season average of 0.493). With 15 points on 6-for-11 shooting, Jose Alvarado led Georgia Tech in scoring.
In the Wildcats’ last game, they won big over the Utah Runnin’ Utes, 79-57. The Wildcats forced 21 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.7 (above their season average of 34.5). Vic Law was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 7-for-14 shooting from the field.
The Yellow Jackets won the only game against the Wildcats last season, 52-51. The Yellow Jackets knocked down 16 of their 20 free throws (80.0 percent) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.9 vs. 24.3).
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Northwestern ranks 330th in possessions per game (66.2) and Georgia Tech is 316th (66.8) dating back to last season.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Georgia Tech ranks 60th in steals per game (7.2) while Northwestern ranks 267th (5.1).
The Wildcats rank 146th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while the Yellow Jackets rank 323rd (16.1).
Northwestern ranks 43rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while Georgia Tech ranks 143rd (34.5).
The Yellow Jackets rank 12th in blocks per game (5.3) while the Wildcats rank 109th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
Northwestern ranks 126th in assists per game (14.2) while Georgia Tech ranks 195th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
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