In this article we will formulate a Duke vs Georgia Tech prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 31st at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview
The Duke Blue Devils are 11-1 (0-0) this season after they lost to Texas Tech by a score of 82-81 in their last game. Duke led 46-36 at halftime, but they were outscored 46-35 in the second half for the shocking loss. The Blue Devils shot 52% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 59% on free throws in the game. Cameron Boozer led Duke with 23 points and eight rebounds, while Cayden Boozer added 13 points and two assists in the loss.
Prior to that game, Duke defeated Lipscomb by a score of 97-73 and Michigan State by a score of 66-60. The Blue Devils have scored 87.2 points per game with 42.2 rebounds and 18.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 62.6 points against per game this season. Cameron Boozer is averaging 23.3 points and 10.0 rebounds per game, while Isaiah Evans is averaging 11.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game for the Blue Devils. Duke is shooting 50.3% from the field, 70.3% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers this season.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 9-4 (0-0) this year after they defeated Florida A&M by a score of 89-65 in their last game. Georgia Tech led 43-21 at halftime and added 46 points in the second half to get the lopsided win. The Yellow Jackets shot 61% from the field, 55% on three pointers, and 77% on free throws in the game. Baye Ndongo led GT with 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Chas Kelley III added 14 points and three assists in the win.
Prior to that game, Georgia Tech defeated Lafayette by a score of 95-81 and Marist by a score of 87-76. The Yellow Jackets have scored 76.5 points per game with 40.8 rebounds and 17.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.3 points against per game this season. Kowacie Reeves Jr is averaging 15.4 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, while Baye Ndongo is averaging 12.1 points and 8.1 rebounds per game for the Yellow Jackets. GT is shooting 45.4% from the field, 68.3% on free throws, and 35.1% on three pointers this year.
Why the Duke Blue Devils will win
- Duke has won each of its last 27 games at Cameron Indoor Stadium against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Georgia Tech has lost six of its last seven day games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Duke has won the first half in each of its last 11 games at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Why the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will win
- Georgia Tech has won each of its last four games.
- Georgia Tech has won the first half in each of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Georgia Tech’s last 21 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
- Each of Duke’s last 12 Wednesday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
Duke vs Georgia Tech Prediction
Duke comes into this matchup looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season and they will be at home. The Blue Devils are shooting 50% from the field and they have scored at least 80 points in three of their last five games. Georgia Tech has won four in a row, but they have four losses on the season and they are shooting 45% from the field. The Yellow Jackets have scored at least 87 points in three straight games and while I think Duke will get a relatively easy win, I like Georgia Tech and the points here.