It will be a battle between ACC opponents when the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12-11, 2-8 ACC) welcome the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (11-12, 3-7 ACC) to Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 10, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish ATS Prediction
The last time the Yellow Jackets played, they were dismantled by the Clemson Tigers, 65-42. Clemson’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Tigers had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. six), defensive rebounds (28 vs. 18) and total rebounds (39 vs. 24). James Banks III led Georgia Tech in scoring with 13 points on 3-for-9 shooting.
The Fighting Irish lost to the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in their last contest, 62-47. Miami (FL)’s 13.5 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Notre Dame, who had a mark of 19.2. The Hurricanes’ mark was better than their season average of 15.6, while the Fighting Irish’s was above their season average of 12.1. With 11 points and six rebounds, Notre Dame’s John Mooney had a good performance.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Fighting Irish lost 63-61. Mooney led both teams with 22 points and also put up 14 rebounds. Georgia Tech’s 0.510 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Notre Dame, who had a rate of 0.377.
The offense of Notre Dame (132nd in the country with an offensive efficiency of 107.2) will face off against the top-notch defense of Georgia Tech (16th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 93.0). The Yellow Jackets should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Georgia Tech at Notre Dame Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Notre Dame ranks 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.7) while Georgia Tech ranks 279th (17.1).
The Fighting Irish rank 30th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Yellow Jackets rank 181st (7.3).
Georgia Tech ranks 162nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.2) while Notre Dame ranks 267th (38.7).
The Fighting Irish average 5.2 blocks per game, which ranks 10th in the country. The Yellow Jackets rank 75th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
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The Yellow Jackets have been outscored by an average of 13.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Georgia Tech has defeated opponents by an average of 1.7 points.
During their last five games, the Fighting Irish have scored an average of 60.6 points per game (11.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (2.8 above their season average).
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