The Tennessee Volunteers and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets meet in week 2 college football action from Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Tennessee Volunteers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Prediction.
Tennessee Volunteers Recap
The Tennessee Volunteers come into this game looking to add on to their season-opening 56-9 win over Furman last time out to sit at 1-0 on the year. After this game, Tennessee will head home for a game against Kennesaw State.
Volunteers Looking For Big Road Win
Faizon Brandon completed 13 of 17 passes for 226 yards and 3 touchdowns, while adding 68 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on 10 carries. George MacIntyre went 5 for 7 for 56 yards and a touchdown, and Ryan Staub completed all 3 of his pass attempts for 27 yards. DeSean Bishop led the Volunteers in rushing with 97 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, while Justin Baker posted 89 rushing yards and a touchdown on just 3 carries. Mike Matthews dominated through the air with 4 receptions for 132 yards and 2 touchdowns, with TK Keys and Ethan Davis each adding a receiving score. On defense, Xavier Gilliam and Amare Campbell tied for the team high with 6 total tackles each, with Gilliam racking up 3 sacks and 5 tackles for loss. Edwin Spillman, Tyree Weathersby, Hezekiah Harris, and Mariyon Dye each added 1 sack to complete a 6-sack performance for Tennessee.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recap
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets come into this game looking to bounce back from a 14-13 loss at the hands of Colorado last time out to sit at 0-1 on the year. After this game, Georgia Tech will square off against Mercer at home.
Yellow Jackets Looking To Rebound From Heartbreaking Season Opener
Alberto Mendoza completed 17 of 23 passes for 237 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. Justice Haynes led the Yellow Jackets on the ground with 64 yards on 19 carries. Jordan Allen paced the receiving corps with 8 catches for 113 yards, while Dalen Penson added 73 yards on 3 receptions. On defense, Kyle Efford recorded a team-high 13 total tackles, Taje McCoy added 11 tackles, and Savion Riley reached double digits with 10. Tawfiq Thomas logged Georgia Tech’s lone sack, and Rahkeem Smith scored the team’s only defensive touchdown.
Tennessee Volunteers @ Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Trends: Week 2
Why the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will win
- Tennessee has lost each of its last 10 games against teams from Georgia.
- Georgia Tech has won 10 of its last 12 games at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
- Georgia Tech has covered the spread in nine of its last 10 games as an underdog in Georgia.
- Tennessee has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games against teams from Georgia.
- Georgia Tech has won the first quarter in five of its last six games as an underdog in Georgia.
- Georgia Tech has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 games at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win
- Tennessee has won each of its last 14 games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- Georgia Tech has lost each of its last 12 games against opponents from the Southeastern Conference.
- Tennessee has covered the spread in each of its last five games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Georgia Tech has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games.
- Tennessee has won the first half in 23 of its last 25 September games as a favorite.
- Tennessee has won the first quarter in each of its last 11 games in September.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of Georgia Tech’s last 12 games as an underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Tennessee’s last four games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Rahkeem Smith ranks 3rd amongst FBS players for kick return yards (130) this season.
Tennessee Volunteers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Nathan Roberts ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia Tech ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Georgia Tech ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Tennessee ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Tennessee ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Tennessee Volunteers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Prediction
I’m on the Yellow Jackets and the points here. Georgia Tech had some offensive issues in the opener, but I think they’re better lined for a solid performance here. Georgia Tech’s head coach, Brent Key has been a fantastic underdog in his coaching career, and I think the Yellow Jackets will be up for this one to shake off last week’s loss. Give me the Yellow Jackets and the points.