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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets favored in ACC matchup against Notre Dame despite previous losses

In an upcoming ACC matchup, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (6-7) are set to host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-5) on Tuesday. Last season, Notre Dame emerged victorious in all three meetings against Georgia Tech, covering the spread in two of those wins. Despite this, Georgia Tech is currently the betting favorite with an opening line of -1.5, which has remained unchanged leading up to the game. It will be an intriguing matchup to see if Georgia Tech can break their losing streak against Notre Dame.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Fighting Irish +105 | Yellow Jackets -125
• Spread: Fighting Irish +1.5 (-110) | Yellow Jackets -1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Georgia Tech will win straight-up is 56%.

Notre Dame vs Georgia Tech Stats

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish started the season strong with four straight wins but then went on a five-game losing streak, including the loss of their top scorer Markus Burton. Despite this setback, they have since rebounded with three straight wins. Currently ranked 86th in the KenPom ratings, Notre Dame is 70th in offensive rating and 109th in defensive rating. Braeden Shrewsberry, Tae Davis, and Matt Allocco have stepped up in Burton's absence, providing balanced scoring for the team. Offensively, the Fighting Irish shoot well from the field and free throw line but struggle from beyond the arc. Defensively, they have solid numbers in terms of field goal percentage allowed and three-point defense. Notre Dame is currently 7-5 this season and ranks 178th in offense and 135th in defense. Considering these statistics, it is crucial to choose the top College Basketball Handicappers for informed decisions.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Analysis

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will be looking to secure their second consecutive win on Tuesday after defeating Alabama A&M 92-49 on Saturday. Lance Terry led the team with 22 points in the victory, and Jaeden Mustaf added 13 points. Despite facing tough competition this season, including losses to Georgia, Cincinnati, Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Duke, the Yellow Jackets are rated 110th by KenPom, with a defensive rating of 100th and an offensive rating of 151st. Lance Terry leads the team with an average of 15.4 points per game, followed by Baye Ndongo with 12.8 points and 7.1 rebounds. Nathan George leads the team with 6.1 assists and 9.9 points per game. As you consider betting on sports, it is recommended to test drive the sportsbook and explore different sports betting promos available. On the offensive side, Georgia Tech averages 74.75 points per game and ranks #205 in offense, while allowing 75.08 points per game on defense and ranking #275 in defense. They have a shooting percentage of 42.55% from the field, 69.04% from free throws, and 32.74% from three-pointers. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 42.84% from the field, 70.99% from free throws, and 35.36% from three-pointers. The Yellow Jackets average 38.42 rebounds, 14.83 offensive assists, and 11.50 turnovers per game. Defensively, they average 35.92 defensive rebounds, 13.17 defensive assists, and 10.75 turnovers per game.

Notre Dame Favored Over Georgia Tech in Head-to-Head Matchup

In this particular matchup, I have more confidence in Notre Dame compared to Georgia Tech, even with the latter having home court advantage. Historically, the Irish have emerged victorious in six out of the last seven meetings against the Yellow Jackets. While both teams exhibit strong defensive capabilities, Notre Dame's offensive prowess sets them apart. Taking these factors into consideration, I am inclined to favor the Irish in this scenario.

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