
Georgia Tech vs Louisville Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Louisville (16-5) vs. Georgia Tech (9-12)
February 1, 2025 3:45 pm EDT
The Line: Georgia Tech +8.5; Over/Under: 149.5
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The Louisville Cardinals and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets meet Saturday in college basketball action at the McCamish Pavilion. Here’s a Georgia Tech vs Louisville Prediction. This article will include a Georgia Tech vs Louisville Pick.
Louisville Cardinals Betting Preview
The Louisville Cardinals beat SMU and Wake Forest, and they play Boston College, Miami, and NC State next. The Louisville Cardinals are averaging 79 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 69.3 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Chucky Hepburn is averaging 15 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Reyne Smith is averaging 14.5 points and 3.1 rebounds. Terrence Edwards Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Kasean Pryor is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The Louisville Cardinals are shooting 31.6 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Louisville Cardinals are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets lost to Notre Dame, beat Virginia Tech, and they play Clemson, Virginia, and Stanford next. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are averaging 74.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 73.3 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Lance Terry is averaging 15.4 points and 2.6 rebounds, while Javian McCollum is averaging 12.8 points and 2.6 rebounds. Baye Ndongo is the third double-digit scorer and Naithan George is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 67.6 percent from the free throw line. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will win
- The home team has won eight of Georgia Tech’s last nine games.
- Louisville has lost 20 of its last 25 day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Georgia Tech has won the first half in six of its last seven day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference at McCamish Pavilion.
Why the Louisville Cardinals will win
- Louisville has won each of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Georgia Tech has lost seven of its last eight day games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Louisville has won the first half in each of its last 11 games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Georgia Tech’s last 33 games against AP-ranked opponents at McCamish Pavilion have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
- Three of Louisville’s last four games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
Georgia Tech vs Louisville Injury Report
Luke O’Brien is out for Georgia Tech, while Doryan Onwuchekwa, Jaeden Mustaf, and Kowacie Reeves Jr. are questionable. Koren Johnson and Kasean Pryor are out for Louisville, while Noah Waterman is doubtful with a thumb injury.
Georgia Tech vs Louisville Prediction
The Louisville Cardinals have caught fire lately with 10 straight wins and covers in eight of those games. Louisville should be favored as its found consistent offense and the defense has settled in. However, Georgia Tech is at home, where all nine of its wins have come this season. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are also off a competitive road game against Note Dame that should bring confidence despite the result. Georgia Tech should be up for this game and while a win is probably unlikely, the Yellow Jackets are good enough at home to take a shot with the points.