The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-3) square off against the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (7-5) at McCamish Pavilion. The game will air on ACC Network at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, December 17, 2018.
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Prediction
The Runnin’ Bulldogs are hoping for a better outcome after their 69-57 loss to the VCU Rams in their last outing. VCU out-rebounded Gardner-Webb. The Rams had 17 offensive rebounds and 42 total rebounds, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs had 12 and 32, respectively. Jose Perez led Gardner-Webb in scoring with 16 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
In the Yellow Jackets’ previous matchup, they dismantled the Lamar Cardinals, 88-69. Georgia Tech’s 0.603 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Lamar, who had a mark of 0.425. With 14 points and five assists, Jose Alvarado had a good performance for Georgia Tech.
The offense of Georgia Tech will go head-to-head against the top-notch defense of Gardner-Webb. Since the 2017-18 season, the Yellow Jackets rank 297th in offensive efficiency, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs are 82nd in defensive efficiency. The Runnin’ Bulldogs should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Georgia Tech ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while Gardner-Webb ranks 256th (24.4).
The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 46th in assists per game (13.7) while the Yellow Jackets rank 168th (12.9).
Gardner-Webb averages 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 31st in the country. Georgia Tech ranks 137th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
The Yellow Jackets rank 15th in blocks per game (5.3) while the Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 115th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
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