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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs SMU Mustangs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Moody Coliseum — Dallas, TX

Article updated Jan 11, 1:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an upcoming ACC clash, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (8-8) will face off against the SMU Mustangs (11-4). Georgia Tech is coming off a road loss to Syracuse, while SMU

Game outlook

In an upcoming ACC clash, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (8-8) will face off against the SMU Mustangs (11-4). Georgia Tech is coming off a road loss to Syracuse, while SMU recently lost on the road to North Carolina. SMU opens as the betting favorite with a -10 spread that has not changed. Stay tuned to see how this Georgia Tech vs. SMU matchup unfolds.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Yellow Jackets +370 | Mustangs -485

Spread: Yellow Jackets +10 (-110) | Mustangs -10 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 154.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that SMU will win straight-up is 83%.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, currently ranked 104th in DI, are striving to improve their performance in ACC play and climb back to .500. Despite starting out 0-2 in conference play, they secured wins against N.D. and Boston College last week. However, they suffered a 62-55 road loss to Syracuse in their most recent game. Lance Terry, Gavin McCollum, and Naithan George are key scoring threats on the team, contributing consistently to the offense. Baye Ndongo is a strong presence in the paint, sinking a high percentage of field goals. Defensively, the Yellow Jackets are allowing an average of 72 points per game, placing them 208th in the nation. Overall, Georgia Tech is 8-8 this season and has shown strength offensively, reaching 80 points in three of their past four games. For those seeking assistance with College Hoops, the Yellow Jackets have proven themselves as a competitive team.

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SMU Mustangs Analysis

The SMU Mustangs have had a challenging schedule recently, suffering two consecutive defeats after a promising start to conference play. Boopie Miller and Chuck Harris have been standout performers for the team, while B.J. Edwards has shown efficiency in his shooting. However, Kario Oquendo has been struggling to contribute offensively. The Mustangs are currently 54th in Ken Pomeroy's ratings and have a record of 7-2 at home. Their offense is ranked 26th in the country, scoring an average of 84.1 points per game, but their defense is ranked 227th, allowing an average of 72.7 points. The team will look to bounce back from their recent defeats and improve their performance as they face Georgia Tech in their next matchup. For more information on betting opportunities and sportsbook promotions, visit the provided link.

SMU Mustangs Dominate Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Offensive Showdown

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have had a moderate performance lately with a 5-5 record in their past ten games. Against major conference opponents, they have a 2-4 record in their past six matchups. On the other hand, the SMU Mustangs have shown dominance at home, winning all but two games, including a victory over Virginia. They also displayed their strength on the road by defeating Boston College with a score of 102 points. In terms of scoring capability, Georgia Tech may struggle to keep up with SMU, as the Mustangs are averaging 10 points more per 100 possessions. SMU's offensive efficiency is ranked 28th in the country, and their proficiency from the three-point range (56th in DI) could pose a challenge for the Yellow Jackets, who rank 235th in three-point defense.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Yellow Jackets vs Mustangs archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Yellow Jackets vs Mustangs matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets+373 → +455Moved
  • Moneyline · SMU Mustangs-493 → -605Moved
  • Spread · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets+10 (-110) → +11 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · SMU Mustangs-10 (-110) → -11 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over155 (-110) → 154.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under155 (-110) → 154.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
11-20 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
SMU Mustangs
20-13 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-11T06:15:29.524Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

SMU Mustangs defeated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 93-71

SMU Mustangs defeated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 93-71 on January 11, 2025, a 22-point decision in the series. SMU Mustangs' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 50-19. Against SportsJaw's recorded Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets +11 (-110) spread, SMU Mustangs covered, while the 164 combined points finished over the recorded total of 154.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · SMU Mustangs -10 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 154.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · SMU Mustangs -10 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 154.5 (-110)Win