The Clemson Tigers (17-8) travel to face off against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (11-15) on Wednesday, February 21st. This game will be played at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta and televised on ACCN. Georgia Tech is coming off a win in their previous game, while Clemson is looking to get back on track from a loss to the North Carolina State. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
Clemson Tigers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
The Clemson Tigers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Coming into this game, Clemson is 17-8 overall and 7-7 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. They have gone 10-1 in non-conference play. On the road, the Tigers have gone 6-4 this season, and their average scoring margin is +1.8 points per game.
Over their last 10 road games, Clemson has gone 6-4, and they are currently on a two-game winning streak away from home. So far this season, they have been favored in 19 games, going 13-6.
As the favorite, Clemson has gone just 7-11-1 against the spread this season. However, their road ATS record is 8-2 and they are 3-0 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games. Over their last 10 road games, the Tigers have an impressive ATS mark of 8-2.
So far this season, the over/under record for Clemson games is 15-10. The average over/under line in their games is 147.8 and the average point total is 150.8. Today’s over/under line of 145.5 is lower than the average point total in their games this year. Over their last three games, the OU record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 145 points.
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Are Coming Off A Win
Georgia Tech enters this game with an 11-15 record, including a 4-10 mark in Atlantic Coast Conference play. The Yellow Jackets are 7-6 at home this season, and they have gone 2-1 in their last three games at home.
As the underdog this season, Georgia Tech has gone 8-12, and they have been the underdog in 20 of their 26 games. They are coming off a 65-60 win over Syracuse, and they are 3-2 this season when favored.
As the underdog this season, Georgia Tech has gone 11-9 against the spread. At home, their ATS mark is just 5-7-1 this year and 3-5-1 over their last 10 games at home. Their overall ATS record is 12-12-1 for the season.
Today’s over/under line of 145.5 for Georgia Tech’s game against Clemson is similar to the average over/under line of 145.6 in their games this season. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 127 points, which is lower than today’s over/under line.
Clemson Offense Breakdown
In their previous game, the Tigers’ offense finished with 77 points, which is right in line with their current average of 78.8 points per contest. Leading Clemson in scoring vs. North Carolina State was Joseph Girard III with his 23 points. PJ Hall also added 18 points for the Tigers.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Hall (C) | 19.5 | 7.2 | 1.6 |
| Joseph Girard III (G) | 15.6 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Chase Hunter (G) | 12.1 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Georgia Tech Offense Breakdown
In their most recent game, the Georgia Tech offense concluded with only 65 points against Syracuse. Throughout the game, they made 7/25 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 39.3%. In terms of offense, the Yellow Jackets have a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, putting them 348th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 305th in percentage and 145th in three-pointers made.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Kelly (G) | 14.7 | 6.0 | 1.9 |
| Baye Ndongo (F) | 12.0 | 8.0 | 0.9 |
| Kowacie Reeves (G) | 10.1 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
Clemson Team Defense
So far, the Tigers’ defense is ranked 170th in the country at 72.0 points per contest. So far, the Clemson defense is giving up an average of 7.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10 times per game (406th).
Georgia Tech Team Defense
The Yellow Jackets’ defense is presently ranked 247th nationally, allowing an average of 75.0 points per contest. So far, the Georgia Tech defense is giving up an average of 9.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.7 times per game (574th).
Tigers vs Yellow Jackets Trends
- The Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
- Across the Yellow Jackets last ten home games, the team averaged 73 points per game while allowing 78. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 7-3, while going 4-6 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Yellow Jackets have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Tigers have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.
Tigers vs Yellow Jackets Prediction
Coming in as the underdogs at +7, we have the Yellow Jackets as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 145.5 and our model has the Tigers and Yellow Jackets finishing with a combined 142 points. Our pick is to take the under.
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Last updated:February 21, 2024 Clemson Tigers, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets