The No. 11 North Carolina Tar Heels (15-4, 5-1 ACC) visit Georgia Tech to take on the Yellow Jackets (11-9, 3-4 ACC) in a matchup that pits outstanding offense against exceptional defense. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
North Carolina Tar Heels at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ATS Prediction
In the Tar Heels’ last contest, they blew out the No. 10 Virginia Tech Hokies, 103-82. The Tar Heels forced 16 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.657 (above their season average of 0.530). North Carolina was lifted by Coby White, who was the top scorer from either team with 27 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
The Yellow Jackets fell to the No. 2 Duke Blue Devils in their last game, 66-53. One of Duke’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 16-19 (84.2 percent), while the Yellow Jackets were just 2-6 (33.3 percent). Abdoulaye Gueye put together a good game for Georgia Tech, leading the team in scoring with 14 points on 7-for-16 shooting.
After the Tar Heels won the lone contest against the Yellow Jackets last season, 80-66, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Tar Heels made 19 of their 24 free throws (79.2 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 18.2).
It could be a tough matchup for Georgia Tech on the offensive glass. The Yellow Jackets rank 279th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.6 percent), while North Carolina ranks 26th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.2 percent). Additionally, the Tar Heels rank 27th in offensive efficiency (114.0), while the Yellow Jackets rank 15th in defensive efficiency (91.9).
North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – North Carolina, ATS Winner – North Carolina, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Carolina ranks second in rebounds per game (43.6) while Georgia Tech ranks 209th (34.1).
The Yellow Jackets rank 93rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.1) while the Tar Heels rank 252nd (26.0).
Georgia Tech averages 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 15th in the nation. North Carolina ranks 161st in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
The Yellow Jackets average 8.1 steals per game, which ranks 31st in the NCAA. The Tar Heels rank 163rd in steals allowed per game (7.2).
North Carolina ranks third in assists per game (19.7) while Georgia Tech ranks 115th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
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The Tar Heels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 14.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Yellow Jackets have scored an average of 60.0 points per game (8.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (3.8 above their season average).
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