GAME: #673 Clemson vs #674 Georgia Tech
TIME: 1/20/2021 – 7:00p EST
SPREAD: Clemson -2
TOTAL: 127
The #20 Clemson Tigers (9-2, 3-2) have an ACC road game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (6-3, 2-1) at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, Georgia. In their previous games, Virginia pounded Clemson by a score of 50-85, and Georgia Tech beat Wake Forest 70-54 in their last contest. These teams met twice last season when Georgia Tech won BOTH games by scores of 62-65 at Clemson and 68-59 on their home court.
CLEMSON TIGERS
The Clemson Tigers are averaging 66 points per game on 42% field goal shooting adding 7.9 threes per game on 32.8% three-point shooting. The Tigers are averaging 8.4 offensive rebounds and 12.4 turnovers on the offensive end as well. Clemson is allowing only 60 points per game on 41% field-goal shooting while forcing 17 turnovers and adding 6.5 steals and 3.3 blocks per game on defense.
GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are averaging 80 points per game on 46% field goal shooting adding 8.1 3-pointers on 34% three-point shooting on offense. The Yellow Jackets are averaging 16.6 assists per game as well as 12 turnovers on offense. Georgia Tech is allowing 73 points per game on 44% field-goal shooting while forcing 16 turnovers and adding 5.9 steals and 2.1 blocks per game on the defensive end.
TRENDS
CLEMSON
- Over is 4-0 in the Tigers’ last 4 overall.
- The Tigers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Wednesday games.
- Under is 14-3-1 in the Tigers’ last 18 Wednesday games.
- The Tigers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
GEORGIA TECH
- Under is 3-0-1 in the Yellow Jackets’ last 4 games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Yellow Jackets last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Yellow Jackets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 as a home underdog.
- Yellow Jackets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
CLEMSON vs GEORGIA TECH PREDICTION PICK
Clemson is coming off a humiliating loss on their home floor getting absolutely dominated by Virginia which leaves the Tigers desperate for a win. Georgia Tech has been on pause since their last game on January 3, so this team will be well-rested and prepared for the Tigers. Clemson does not shoot the ball as well away from their home court averaging 63 points per game on 41% field goal shooting but the Yellow Jackets have plenty of offense. Georgia Tech averages 83 points per game on 47% field goal shooting on their home floor. The Yellow Jackets have 3 players averaging double-figures and 2 more with 9.7 points per game.
The Tigers may be the better team but Georgia Tech was on a roll before their season was postponed and they will be hungry to get back onto the court in this matchup versus one of the best in the ACC. Georgia Tech has had success versus the Tigers at home in recent matchups and should be able to continue that trend. The Bookie is taking the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets to cover the spread and possibly win outright.
BETTING ANGLES:
The Bookie: G Tech +2 / Over 127
Fade the Public: G Tech / Under
Sharp Action: Clemson / Over