Georgia Tech vs Duke Prediction 12-21-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Georgia Tech vs Duke Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, December 21st, at McCamish Pavilion. Let’s take a look at a Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Duke Blue Devils Preview. 

Another Strong Game for Duke Defense?

Duke have lost two games this season but they have some confidence right now and in the last gae the Duke defense was elite. Duke gave up only 47 points to George Mason and even though thet offense didn’tt have the best game, they still ended up winning by 21 points. Cooper Flagg had a strong game putting up 24 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. He was the only player to score i double figures. Duke on the season is averaging 78.6 points while their defense is giving up 58.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 118th in the league while the defense is ranked 8th. Cooper Flagg is having a huge season and he is averaging 16.6 points while shooting 41.8 percentt from the field. 

Georgia Tech Has Been Inconsistent

Georgia Tech has been inconsistent but they are coming off a big game in the last game. Georgia Tech scored 91 points but the defense gave up 82 points to UMBC and the defense is going to need to be better. Georgia Tech shot 52.5 percent from the field and they allowed UMBC to shoot 51.7 percent from the field. Naithan George put up 18 points, eight assists, and three rebounds. Baye Ndonga put up 17 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. There were four different players that put up at least 15 points. Georgia Tech is averaging 76.5 points while their defense is giving up 74.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 174th in the league while the defense is ranked 264th. Lance Terry is averaging 15.5 points while shooting 44.6 percent from the field. 

Why Georgia Tech Will Beat Duke

• The home team has won four of Duke’s last five games.
• Duke has lost three of its last four road day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Duke has lost the first half in three of its last four games against Conference opponents.

Georgia Tech vs Duke Prediction

There is going to be zero defense played here by Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets allowed UMBC to shoot 51.7 percent from the field and it’s going to get even worse here. Duke is averaging 78.6 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. This game is going to get out of hand early, and Duke is going to end up cruising here. Back Duke against the spread here.