It will be a battle between ACC opponents when the Clemson Tigers (10-6, 0-3 ACC) welcome the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (10-6, 2-1 ACC) to Littlejohn Coliseum. The game is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Clemson Tigers Betting Prediction
The Yellow Jackets come in on a high note after defeating the No. 25 Syracuse Orange in their last outing, 73-59. Georgia Tech’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Syracuse. The Yellow Jackets had a rate of 0.667 (above their season average of 0.512), while the Orange posted a mark of 0.377 (below their season average of 0.491). James Banks III was a key piece for Georgia Tech with 16 points and seven rebounds.
In the Tigers’ previous matchup, they were blown out by the No. 4 Virginia Cavaliers, 63-43. Virginia launched 23 three pointers, making 10 of them (43.5 percent). Clemson, meanwhile, was just 3-19 (15.8 percent). Marcquise Reed had a good performance for Clemson, leading both teams in scoring with 14 points on 3-for-14 shooting.
Clemson might struggle to score as they clash against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Georgia Tech currently ranks seventh in defensive efficiency, while the Tigers rank 213th in offensive efficiency. Additionally, the Yellow Jackets rank 261st in offensive rebounding percentage (26.4 percent), while the Tigers rank 19th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.6 percent).
After the Tigers won both matchups against the Yellow Jackets last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Clemson won 75-67. The Tigers knocked down 24 of their 30 free throws (80.0 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.543 vs. 0.467).
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Clemson Tigers Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Clemson, ATS Winner – Georgia Tech, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Georgia Tech averages 8.2 steals per game, which ranks 33rd in the country. Clemson ranks 106th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
The Tigers rank 30th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while the Yellow Jackets rank 88th (33.8).
Clemson ranks 20th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while Georgia Tech ranks 77th (12.2).
The Yellow Jackets rank 17th in blocks per game (5.3) while the Tigers rank 70th (3.9).
Clemson ranks 217th in three pointers attempted per game (20.0) while Georgia Tech ranks 251st (18.4).
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The Yellow Jackets’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.0, up from 9.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 65.2 points per game (6.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (2.5 above their season average).
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