A low-scoring game should be expected when the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (10-10, 3-4 ACC) and the No. 20 Clemson Tigers (16-4, 5-3 ACC) battle at McCamish Pavilion. The game will air on ESPNU at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 28, 2018.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 127.5 points with Clemson opening as a 2.5-point favorite.
Clemson Tigers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Free Prediction
In the Tigers’ last contest, they were blown out by the No. 2 Virginia Cavaliers, 61-36. Virginia’s 15.6 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Clemson, who had a rate of 28.0. The Cavaliers’ mark was worse than their season average of 13.4, while the Tigers’ was above their season average of 16.3. Gabe DeVoe was Clemson’s high scorer with 11 points on 4-for-10 shooting.
The Yellow Jackets fell to the Florida State Seminoles in their last matchup, 88-77. Florida State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Georgia Tech. The Seminoles had a rate of 0.639 (above their season average of 0.538), while the Yellow Jackets posted a mark of 0.457. With 16 points, 16 rebounds and five assists, Georgia Tech’s Josh Okogie had a solid performance.
The ineffective offense of Georgia Tech will battle against the top-notch defense of Clemson. The Yellow Jackets rank 280th in offensive efficiency, while the Tigers are 32nd in defensive efficiency. The Tigers figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Clemson holds records of 16-4 straight up (SU) and 10-6-1 against the spread (ATS). Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when setting the total of Tigers games, with 9 unders compared to 8 overs.
Meanwhile, Georgia Tech owns records of 10-10 SU and 8-7-1 ATS. Games featuring the Yellow Jackets have typically finished under the projected point total (62.5 percent).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, the Tigers won 74-62. The Tigers had a much better turnover percentage (13.9 vs. 21.5) and had a much better free throw rate (0.389 vs. 0.283).
Clemson Tigers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Clemson, ATS Winner – Clemson, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Clemson is 3-5-1 ATS on the road with 5 overs and 4 unders.
At home, Georgia Tech is 5-4 ATS with 6 unders and 3 overs.
Clemson ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while Georgia Tech ranks 162nd (14.0).
The Tigers rank 156th in three pointers attempted per game (21.5) while the Yellow Jackets rank 282nd (14.7).
Georgia Tech ranks 22nd in blocks per game (5.3) while Clemson ranks 97th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
The Yellow Jackets rank 46th in steals per game (7.3) while the Tigers rank 108th (6.4).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Clemson is 2-2-1 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Georgia Tech is 2-2-1 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games.
The Tigers have been outscored by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Clemson has defeated opponents by an average of 9.9 points.
During their last five games, the Yellow Jackets have scored an average of 64.0 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (2.9 above their season average).
