A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Pittsburgh Panthers taking on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Tuesday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets betting line as -2.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets battles the Pittsburgh Panthers, currently sitting with a 15-14 mark (12-15-2 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 9-14-1 for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and 13-16 for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets rated this week at No. 238 and the Pittsburgh Panthers sitting at No. 243.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Pittsburgh is ranked No. 152 in NCAA basketball at 35.62 per game. Contrast that with Georgia Tech's No. 114 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Georgia Tech is the No. 260-ranked team in the country at 4.55 per game, while Pittsburgh rates No. 84 at 8.14 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Pittsburgh suffered a 85-67 loss against North Carolina on Saturday, getting 17 points from Jamel Artis in a losing effort at Petersen Events Center.
The Yellow Jackets endured a 64-60 loss at the hands of the Fighting Irish on Sunday, despite a 20-point effort from Tadric Jackson at Joyce Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh at Virginia, Saturday, March 4th
Georgia Tech at Syracuse, Saturday, March 4th