It will be a battle between ACC opponents when the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (10-8, 2-3 ACC) welcome the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11-7, 1-4 ACC) to McCamish Pavilion. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ATS Prediction
In the Fighting Irish’s last outing, they were defeated by the No. 17 North Carolina State Wolfpack, 77-73. North Carolina State’s 8.5 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Notre Dame, who had a rate of 11.5. The Wolfpack’s mark was better than their season average of 15.6. John Mooney played well for Notre Dame, contributing 19 points and 16 rebounds.
The Yellow Jackets were blown out by the Louisville Cardinals in their last matchup, 79-51. Louisville’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Cardinals had 11 offensive rebounds and 43 total rebounds, while the Yellow Jackets had six and 33, respectively. James Banks III had a good game for Georgia Tech, leading the team in scoring with 24 points on 9-for-17 shooting.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, Georgia Tech should have a noteworthy advantage. The Yellow Jackets defense ranks eighth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.438), while the Notre Dame offense is ranked 268th in effective field goal percentage (0.489).
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Yellow Jackets won the last contest 60-53. The Yellow Jackets’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Fighting Irish. Georgia Tech had a rate of 29.4, while Notre Dame posted a mark of 23.7.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia Tech, ATS Winner – Notre Dame, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Notre Dame ranks 31st in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while Georgia Tech ranks 277th (17.5).
The Yellow Jackets rank 101st in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while the Fighting Irish rank 248th (38.8).
Georgia Tech ranks 40th in steals per game (7.9) while Notre Dame ranks 170th (5.4).
The Yellow Jackets rank 90th in assists per game (14.5) while the Fighting Irish rank 120th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
Notre Dame ranks fifth in blocks per game (5.9) while Georgia Tech ranks 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.6).
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The Fighting Irish have been outscored by an average of 6.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Notre Dame has defeated opponents by an average of 5.7 points.
During their last five games, the Yellow Jackets have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (4.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
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