The Clemson Tigers (13-4) travel to face off against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (8-9) on Tuesday, January 14th. This game will be played at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta and televised on ACCN. Clemson is coming off a win in their previous game, while Georgia Tech is looking to get back on track from a loss to the SMU. Tip-off is set for 9:00 ET.
Clemson Tigers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
The Tigers Are Coming Off A Win
Clemson Tigers Recent Game/Games
Clemson improved to 13-4 on the season with a 77-57 home win over Florida State on Saturday, January 11th. The Tigers, who were -8 favorites, covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 145.5 O/U line.
Leading 36-29 at halftime, Clemson’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding the Seminoles to 28 points while scoring 41 themselves.
The Yellow Jackets Are Coming Off A Win
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games
Georgia Tech fell to 8-9 on the season after a 93-71 loss to SMU on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets were +11 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 164, surpassing the O/U line of 153.5.
Georgia Tech found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 50-19 at halftime. They showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring SMU 52-43, but the damage was already done.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
Clemson’s offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%. They hit 13 threes at a 46.4% clip and went 8/10 from the free-throw line.
Chase Hunter led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep, while Jaeden Zackery and Malique Ewin added 15 points each. Ewin also grabbed 10 rebounds, and Zackery connected on 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.
Yellow Jackets Offense Breakdown
Georgia Tech put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field and 39.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.2%, and they hit 50% of their two-point attempts. The Yellow Jackets struggled at the free-throw line, connecting on just 57.1% of their shots.
Chuck Harris and Javian McCollum both shot 63.6% from the field, with Harris hitting 4-of-6 from deep and McCollum making 5-of-8 threes. B.J. Edwards was perfect from beyond the arc, going 2-for-2, and finished with 19 points and 6 assists. Georgia Tech recorded 22 assists as a team, with Naithan George dishing out 10 assists and adding 11 points.
Tigers Team Defense
Despite Clemson’s defensive efforts, they allowed 57 points on 48% shooting from the field. The Tigers gave up 28 made field goals on 58 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Clemson’s opponent shot 46%, hitting 13 of 28 threes. They also went 8/10 from the free-throw line.
Yellow Jackets Team Defense
Despite giving up 57 points, Clemson’s defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 48% from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 58 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Clemson’s defense gave up 13 threes on 28 attempts, a 46% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 8 free throws.
Tigers vs Yellow Jackets Trends
- Although Clemson has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 72 points per game in these games.
- Although Georgia Tech has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 65 points per game in these games.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Yellow Jackets have a straight up record of 0-10 and an ATS mark of 1-9.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Tigers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
Tigers vs Yellow Jackets Prediction
The Yellow Jackets come in as the underdog at +3.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 143 and our model has the Tigers and Yellow Jackets finishing with a combined 145 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:January 14, 2025 Clemson Tigers, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets