Matchup: Miami Hurricanes vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Event Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Venue: Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Broadcast: ESPN
Betting Odds/Point Spread: Yellow Jackets (+10.0)
Game Total/Over-Under: 63.5
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-4) are set to host the undefeated Miami Hurricanes (9-0) at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2024. The Bovada oddsmakers have established Miami as 10.0-point favorites, with the total also pegged at 63.5 points.
The Miami Hurricanes enter this contest boasting a perfect 9-0 record for the season. Their most recent matchup against the Duke Blue Devils resulted in a decisive 53-31 victory. On the defensive front, the Hurricanes allowed 80 yards on 27 attempts, averaging 3.0 yards per rush. In the passing game, Miami surrendered 25 completions on 41 attempts for a total of 325 yards, reflecting a 61.0% completion rate. Miami executed 72 plays in total, generating an impressive 526 yards. When it comes to their own offense, the Hurricanes rushed the ball 31 times, accumulating 126 yards at an average of 4.1 yards per carry.
Defensively, the Hurricanes rank 52nd in the nation, allowing 22.6 points per game. Opponents have managed an average of 3.6 yards per carry and 95.2 rushing yards per game. Over the season, they have permitted a total of 857 rushing yards across 9 games. In terms of passing defense, Miami has given up 1,939 yards, ranking them 82nd in Division 1. They allow an average of 215.4 yards through the air with a completion percentage of 55.2%. Overall, their defense concedes 310.7 yards per game, placing them 20th in the country. They’ve yielded 13 touchdowns through the pass and 9 by way of the rush.
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head into this game with a 5-4 record. In their last contest, they faced off against the Virginia Tech Hokies and ended up on the losing side, falling 21-6. Georgia Tech’s offensive efforts yielded a total of 356 yards on 81 plays, averaging 4.4 yards per play. Rushing-wise, the Yellow Jackets managed only 2.9 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 96 rushing yards on 33 carries. Defensively, they allowed opponents 99 rushing yards on 33 carries for a 3.0 yards per carry average, while their secondary allowed a completion percentage of 60.7%, giving up 134 yards on 17 completions out of 28 attempts.
In terms of scoring efficiency, the Yellow Jackets rank 72nd across college football, with an average of 27.7 points per game. Their offensive unit averages 422.3 total yards per game, which ranks 44th nationally. The Yellow Jackets have accumulated 365 yards in penalties from 47 infractions, placing them 91st in college football. They have thrown 5 interceptions, lost 1 fumble, and have achieved 192 first downs. So far this season, Georgia Tech boasts 2,210 passing yards, averaging 245.6 yards per game through the air, ranking them 54th in Division 1. They also average 176.8 rushing yards per game, accumulating 1,591 rushing yards all season long.
Defensively, Georgia Tech has allowed 993 rushing yards (110.3 yards/game) and 8 rushing touchdowns throughout the season. They’ve given up 13 touchdowns via the air and 213.0 passing yards per game, placing them 60th nationally. Their defense has generated 4 fumble recoveries and 2 interceptions this year. The Yellow Jackets’ defense has been on the field for 541 total plays, ranking 52nd in Division 1, and they are conceding an average of 22.4 points per game, which ranks 51st nationally. To date, they’ve allowed a total of 202 points.
Who will emerge victorious in this college football matchup between the Hurricanes and Yellow Jackets against the spread?
Free Prediction: Bet on Georgia Yellow Jackets (+10.0)
