In this article we will formulate a Duke vs Georgia Tech prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 18th at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 8 matchup.
Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview
The Duke Blue Devils are 4-2 (3-0) this season after they defeated California by a score of 45-21 in their last game. Duke trailed 21-7 in the second quarter, but they led 31-21 at the half and pulled away in the fourth quarter for the win. The Blue Devils out gained Cal by a total of 443-286, went 5-11 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 4-0 in the game. Darian Mensah went 22-30 for 265 yards and two touchdowns, while Nate Sheppard rushed 12 times for 91 yards and two scores. Que’Sean Brown led the receivers with seven receptions for 108 yards and one touchdown in the win. The Duke defense recorded six sacks and 13 tackles for loss in the game.
Duke also has wins against Syracuse, NC State, and Elon, while picking up losses against Tulane and Illinois. The Blue Devils have won three games in a row and they are currently tied for first in the ACC standings. Duke has scored 36.5 points per game with 310.0 passing yards and 157.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 25.5 points against per game this season. Darian Mensah has thrown for 1,838 yards, 15 touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Cooper Barkate has caught 26 passes for 475 yards and four scores this season.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 6-0 (3-0) this year after they defeated Virginia Tech by a score of 35-20 in their last game. Georgia Tech led 21-7 at the half and they added 14 points in the second half, which was enough to get the win. The Yellow Jackets out gained VT by a total of 481-367, went 7-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Haynes King went 20-24 for 213 yards and one touchdown, while Malachi Hosley rushed 11 times for 129 yards and one score. Malik Rutherford led the receivers with six receptions for 49 yards and one touchdown in the victory. The GT defense recorded four sacks and six tackles for loss in the game.
Georgia Tech also has wins against Wake Forest, Temple, Clemson, Gardner-Webb, and Colorado to start the season undefeated. The Yellow Jackets have won six games in a row and they are currently tied for first in the ACC standings. Georgia Tech has scored 35.7 points per game with 238.8 passing yards and 238.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 21.0 points against per game this season. Haynes King has thrown for 971 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception, while also leading the rushing attack with 440 yards and nine scores on 87 carries this year.
Why the Duke Blue Devils will win
- Duke has won each of its last 17 games as a favorite in North Carolina.
- Georgia Tech has lost three of its last four games at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium.
- Duke has covered the spread in 12 of its last 13 home games against conference opponents.
- Georgia Tech has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium.
- Duke has won the first half in six of its last seven games against conference opponents.
- Duke has won the first quarter in three of its last four home games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Georgia Tech’s last 10 October games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Duke’s last five home games have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Duke ranks 11th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (310.0).
- Duke ranks T12th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (8).
- Georgia Tech has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
- Georgia Tech ranks T129th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (75.0).
Duke vs Georgia Tech Prediction
Georgia Tech comes into this matchup with an undefeated record, but they will face a tough road test here. The Yellow Jackets nearly lost to Wake Forest in their last road game, which they won in overtime, and they have scored 30+ points in four of their last five. Duke has won three games in a row and they have scored 38+ in all three victories. I don’t really like either defense in this game, but I will back Duke at home with a hot offense.
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