The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (8-8) travel to face off against the SMU Mustangs (11-4) on Saturday, January 11th. This game will be played at Moody Coliseum in Dallas and televised on ESPN2. Both Georgia Tech and SMU will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 ET.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs SMU Mustangs

The Yellow Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Georgia Tech’s season record dropped to 8-8 after a 62-55 road loss to Syracuse on Tuesday. Entering the game as +1 underdogs, the Yellow Jackets not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 25-24 at halftime, Georgia Tech allowed 37 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31. The game’s total points of 117 fell well short of the 153.5 over/under line.

The Mustangs Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games

SMU dropped to 11-4 on the season after an 82-67 road loss to North Carolina on Tuesday. Entering the game as +6.5 underdogs, the Mustangs not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

SMU struggled early, trailing 39-24 at halftime. Although they scored 43 points in the 2nd half, they couldn’t close the gap as they also allowed 43 points. The total points for the game were 149, falling short of the O/U line of 166.5.

Yellow Jackets Offense Breakdown

Georgia Tech struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points on 36.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.4%, and they hit only 4 of 21 three-point attempts, shooting 19% from beyond the arc.

The Yellow Jackets also had a tough time at the free-throw line, making just 3 of 11 attempts (27.3%). J.J. Starling led the team with 21 points, shooting 56.2% from the field, while Lance Terry added 18 points, hitting 3 of 8 from three-point range.

Mustangs Offense Breakdown

SMU struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 22.2% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.2%, but they did manage to hit 81% of their free throws, going 17-for-21 from the line.

RJ Davis led the way with 26 points, shooting 53.3% overall and 50% from deep. Ian Jackson and Chuck Harris each added 18 points, with Jackson shooting 42.9% from three and Harris hitting 37.5% of his attempts from beyond the arc.

Yellow Jackets Team Defense

Georgia Tech’s defense held their opponent to 62 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% (26/63). They allowed 22 two-point field goals on 43 attempts, giving up a 51% shooting percentage inside the arc.

From three-point range, Georgia Tech limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 20 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 9 times, where they converted 6 free throws, shooting 66%.

Mustangs Team Defense

Georgia Tech’s defense held their opponent to 62 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% on 26 of 63 shooting. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, which is 51% shooting.

From beyond the arc, Georgia Tech limited their opponent to 4 made threes on 20 attempts, a 20% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 6, shooting 66%.

Yellow Jackets vs Mustangs Trends

• Through their last three road games, Georgia Tech has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 60 points per game.
• In their last five games at home, the Mustangs have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 81 points per game in these contests.
• As the betting underdog, the Yellow Jackets have an ATS mark of just 2-8 in their last ten games. Georgia Tech posted a straight up mark of 1-9 in these matchups.
• The Mustangs have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.

Yellow Jackets vs Mustangs Prediction

For a point-spread bet in this Mustangs vs. Mustangs matchup, we’re leaning towards the Mustangs at -10.5. Although our projections show the Mustangs winning 76-69, we suggest placing your bet on the Yellow Jackets for the point-spread.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 154.5, and our model projects the Yellow Jackets and Mustangs to reach a combined total of 145 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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