Georgia Tech vs Louisville Prediction
Louisville comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have scored at least 34 points in all three wins. The Cardinals have bounced back from a rough stretch and they are playing pretty well right now. Georgia Tech has dropped four of their last five games and they have allowed at least 34 points in all four of those losses. The Yellow Jackets have lost their last two games by a total score of 83-38 to teams much worse than Louisville. Take the Cardinals to cover on the road.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 2-6 (1-4) this year after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 34-11 in their last game. Georgia Tech trailed 17-3 at halftime and only managed eight points in the second half in the lopsided loss. The Yellow Jackets were out gained by a total of 461-238, went 3-18 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-2 in the game. Alberto Mendoza threw for 81 yards, while Grady Adamson threw for 62 yards. Adamson also led the ground game with six carries for 63 yards and one score, while Gavin Harris caught three passes for 41 yards in the game.
Prior to that loss, Georgia Tech lost to Boston College by a score of 49-27 and Virginia Tech by a score of 34-24. The Yellow Jackets have scored 24.8 points per game with 241.3 passing yards and 119.9 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 30.8 points against per game this season. Alberto Mendoza has thrown for 1,795 yards with 10 touchdowns and six interceptions, while Justice Haynes has rushed for 548 yards and four scores on 112 carries. Jordan Allen is the leading receiver with 46 catches for 543 yards and one touchdown this year.
Louisville Cardinals Betting Preview
The Louisville Cardinals are 5-3 (4-2) this season after they defeated Stanford by a score of 52-24 in their last game. Louisville led 24-17 at halftime and scored 28 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Cardinals out gained Stanford by a total of 545-351, went 6-11 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Lincoln Kienholz threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns, while Tre Richardson caught 10 passes for 140 yards. Isaac Brown rushed nine times for 139 yards and three scores in the win.
Prior to that game, Louisville defeated Syracuse by a score of 34-26 and Florida State by a score of 44-20. The Cardinals have scored 40.4 points per game with 267.0 passing yards and 225.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.0 points against per game this season. Lincoln Kienholz has thrown for 2,094 yards with 12 touchdowns and three interceptions, while Isaac Brown has rushed 92 times for 707 yards and seven scores. Tre Richardson has caught 40 passes for 633 yards and two touchdowns this season.
Why the Louisville Cardinals will win
- Georgia Tech has lost five of its last six games against conference opponents.
- Louisville has won each of its last three games.
- Georgia Tech has failed to cover the spread in nine of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Louisville has covered the spread in five of its last six November games as a road favorite.
- The favorite has won the first half in seven of Georgia Tech’s last eight games.
- Louisville has won the first quarter in eight of its last 10 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Georgia Tech’s last 13 November games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of Louisville’s last nine games have gone OVER the total points line.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, Rahkeem Smith ranks 2nd amongst FBS players for kick return yards (534) this season.
Louisville Cardinals Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, Kaleb Beasley ranks T1st amongst FBS players for interceptions (5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia Tech ranks 135th among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (30.6).
- Georgia Tech ranks 134th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (219.3).
- Louisville ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (12.6).
- Louisville ranks 2nd among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (22.3).
Positive Trends
When looking at the trends, I am comfortable fading Georgia Tech in this one. The Yellow Jackets are just 1-9 against the spread in their last 10 games against non-ranked teams and they are one of the worst third down teams in the country. Louisville has covered the spread in five of their last six November games as a favorite and they start fast in the first quarter. Take Louisville here.