NC State Wolfpack (5-4) vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-4)
November 21, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets -8.5; Over/Under: +51.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Georgia Tech vs NC State Prediction for this College Football Week 13 game on Thursday, November 21st, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Let’s take a look at a Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs NC State Wolfpack pick.
Georgia Tech Coming off Key Win
Georgia Tech became bowl-eligible with a big win in the last game. Georgia Tech faced off against Miami in the last game and they were able to secure the 28-23 victory. They allowed Cam Ward to throw for three touchdowns, but the defense overall made enough stops. GT played two quarterbacks in the last game. Haynes King completed all 6 of his passes for 32 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed 20 times for 93 yards and a touchdown. Jamal Hynes finished with three catches for 83 yards and a touchdown.
Georgia Tech is averaging 27.7 points while their defense is giving up 22.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 70th in the league while the defense is ranked 46th in the league. In this game, the Georgia Tech defense is going to need to step up.
NC State Looking to Become Bowl Eligible
NC State comes into this game with a 5-5 record and they are looking to become bowl-eligible in this game. In the last game against Duke, NC State scored only 19 points and they ended up losing by ten points. CJ Bailey completed 16 of his 19 passes for 184 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He also rushed 10 times for 36 yards. Justin Joley finished with four catches for 52 yards.
NC State is averaging 28.6 points while their defense is giving up 30.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 59th in the league while the defense is ranked 103rd in the league. In this game, NC State is going to need to get out to a fast start here.
Why NC State Will Cover against Georgia Tech
- NC State has won five of its last six November games as an underdog.
- NC State has covered the spread in six of its last seven games in November.
- Georgia Tech has failed to cover the spread in 16 of its last 21 games as a favorite.
Georgia Tech vs NC State Prediction
Give me NC State getting the points here. I trust Bailey who had a strong game in the last game and that is going to be the difference here. Georgia Tech’s offense isn’t going to be as strong as they have been at times this season and that is going to be the difference here as NC State is going to keep this game close. Back NC State to cover the spread. They keep this game within a field goal.
