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Georgia Tech Favored to Win as They Face off Against Vanderbilt in Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium

Game time: December 27, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET

Venue: Protective Stadium — Birmingham, AL

Article updated Dec 26, 6:00 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will face off against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium on Friday afternoon. Despite their current

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The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will face off against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium on Friday afternoon. Despite their current records, both teams are considered to be strong contenders in college football. Georgia Tech is coming off a tough eight-overtime loss, while Vanderbilt is on a three-game losing streak. This matchup has not occurred since 2016, with both programs showing significant growth since then. The Yellow Jackets are favored to win, with the current line at Georgia Tech -2.75. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of the game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Yellow Jackets -145 | Commodores +125

Spread: Yellow Jackets -2.75 (-110) | Commodores +2.75 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 51.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Georgia Tech will win straight-up is 59%.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech had a rollercoaster regular season in college football, starting with a victory over Florida State in Ireland and ending with an epic eight-overtime defeat to Georgia. Despite inconsistency throughout the season, including losses to Syracuse and Virginia Tech, the team finished with a 7-5 record. The staff is energized and the team is young, seeking a momentum win heading into the offseason. The team faces challenges with injuries and players opting out, including tight ends sidelined with knee injuries and wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. opting out to join Auburn. Despite these setbacks, quarterback Haynes King and receiver Malik Rutherford offer offensive firepower. Georgia Tech's defense, ranked in the top five, looks to capitalize on Vanderbilt's struggling offense. With a power ranking of 73 and strengths in offense and defense, Georgia Tech is poised for success in the upcoming matchup.

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Vanderbilt Commodores Analysis

Vanderbilt had a strong start to the college football season but has struggled towards the end, losing four of their last five games. They will be looking to set the tone for the offseason with a win in their upcoming bowl game. Despite facing tough opponents recently, Georgia Tech presents a relatively easier matchup. Vanderbilt has only one player injured but seven players have opted out due to transfer portal decisions. Their key players look intact for the upcoming game. Diego Pavia has been a focus of recent headlines but has performed well as a dual-threat quarterback, throwing for over 2000 yards this season. The offense will need to step up to support a struggling defense. Vanderbilt has a power ranking of 91 and is ranked #76 for offense, scoring an average of 26.67 points per game. Their defense is ranked #49, giving up an average of 23.08 points per game. Georgia Tech has struggled in their recent matchups against Vanderbilt.

Georgia Tech Favored to Secure Victory Against Vanderbilt, Cover Spread

Georgia Tech is poised to secure a victory against Vanderbilt in this matchup, efficiently covering the spread. Despite Vanderbilt's strong performance earlier in the season, their momentum has waned in recent games due to key player opt-outs and distractions off the field. The Yellow Jackets boast a strong offensive strategy that will limit Vanderbilt's ball control and allow them to dictate the pace of the game. Georgia Tech's experience and physicality will be key factors in determining the outcome, building on their previous success. Conversely, Vanderbilt's recent struggles are likely to persist, leading to difficulties in this contest. Overall, Georgia Tech is well-positioned to emerge victorious in this matchup.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets-135 → -150Moved
  • Moneyline · Vanderbilt Commodores+112 → +130Moved
  • Spread · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets-2.5 (-110) → -3 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Vanderbilt Commodores+2.5 (-110) → +3 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over51.5 (-110) → 49 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under51.5 (-110) → 49 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
6-5 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Vanderbilt Commodores
5-6 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-26T23:00:12.363Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Georgia Tech had a rollercoaster regular season in college football, starting with a victory over Florida State in Ireland and ending with an epic eight-overtime defeat to Georgia. Despite inconsistency throughout the season, including losses to Syracuse and Virginia Tech, the team finished with a 7-5 record. The staff is energized and the team is young, seeking a momentum win heading into the offseason. The team faces challenges with injuries and players opting out, including tight ends sidelined with knee injuries and wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. opting out to join Auburn. Despite these setbacks, quarterback Haynes King and receiver Malik Rutherford offer offensive firepower. Georgia Tech's defense, ranked in the top five, looks to capitalize on Vanderbilt's struggling offense. With a power ranking of 73 and strengths in offense and defense, Georgia Tech is poised for success in the upcoming matchup.

Vanderbilt had a strong start to the college football season but has struggled towards the end, losing four of their last five games. They will be looking to set the tone for the offseason with a win in their upcoming bowl game. Despite facing tough opponents recently, Georgia Tech presents a relatively easier matchup. Vanderbilt has only one player injured but seven players have opted out due to transfer portal decisions. Their key players look intact for the upcoming game. Diego Pavia has been a focus of recent headlines but has performed well as a dual-threat quarterback, throwing for over 2000 yards this season. The offense will need to step up to support a struggling defense. Vanderbilt has a power ranking of 91 and is ranked #76 for offense, scoring an average of 26.67 points per game. Their defense is ranked #49, giving up an average of 23.08 points per game. Georgia Tech has struggled in their recent matchups against Vanderbilt.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 35-27

Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 35-27 on December 27, 2024, a 8-point decision in the series. Vanderbilt Commodores' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 7-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets -3 (-110) spread, Vanderbilt Commodores covered, while the 62 combined points finished over the recorded total of 49.

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