Joel Coliseum features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the visiting Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in college hoops betting odds action on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in this one, their betting line was listed as 7.5-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will look to cover the spread vs the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Saturday, as the Yellow Jackets are 10-8 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Demon Deacons are 12-10 ATS. Georgia Tech is 7-11 against the total, while Wake Forest is 14-7-1 versus the total betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons rated this week at No. 133 and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets sitting at No. 223.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Georgia Tech is ranked No. 118 in NCAA basketball at 36.95 per game. Contrast that with Wake Forest's No. 135 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Wake Forest is the No. 79-ranked team in the country at 8.27 per game, while Georgia Tech rates No. 260 at 4.14 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Georgia Tech suffered a 74-62 loss against Clemson on Wednesday, getting 25 points from Ben Lammers in a losing effort at Littlejohn Coliseum.
John Collins scored 26 points and helped out with 26 rebounds for Wake Forest on Tuesday, leading the Demon Deacons to a 85-80 victory over Boston College at Conte Forum.
- Georgia Tech is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia Tech's last 5 games
- Georgia Tech is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Georgia Tech is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Wake Forest is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wake Forest's last 5 games
- Wake Forest is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Wake Forest's last 10 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Georgia Tech home to Tusculum, Tuesday, February 7th
Wake Forest at Notre Dame, Tuesday, February 7th
