The Florida State Seminoles are 11-point favorites vs the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ahead of the Aer Lingus Classic kick-off in Dublin, Ireland. After earning a spotless record last season, but still being snubbed a CFP spot, FSU coach Mike Norvell will begin his hunt for revenge.
DJ Uiagalelei suits up in his first outing with the 'Noles, with four years of experience under his belt. An eager offense and returning stout defense led by Adam Fuller have all signs pointing towards a robust performance from FSU, good enough to cover the double-digit spread.
florida state vs georgia tech Odds
Matchup Page: Florida State Seminoles vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 12 pm ET
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State Seminoles | -11.0 (-110) | -425 | OVER 55.5 (-110) |
| Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | +11.0 (-110) | +330 | UNDER 55.5 (-110) |
Odds as of August 20
florida state vs georgia tech Picks - Week 0
As mentioned above, I’m siding with the Seminoles' 11-point spread (-110) after an offseason of perfecting their defense, which conceded 20 points or fewer on 10 occasions last season. Patrick Payton, who recorded 28 solo tackles and seven sacks, will be working alongside transfer pick-ups Marvin Jones (Georgia) and Sione Lolohea (Oregon State).
Eclipsing a career-high 2,600 yards in 2023, Uiagalelei, gearing up for his 41st college career start, has found the perfect fit for his senior season, after stints at Clemson and Oregon State. Norvell has credited Uiagalelei's explosive playmaking and pocket presence throughout training camp as he continues building strong connections with his new receivers like Malik Benson (Alabama). Uiagalelei's 30-10 all-time record instills plenty of confidence with his decorated resume making him a perfect replacement for Jordan Travis and sub to repeat another undefeated regular season.
Fresh off their first winning record since 2018, Georgia Tech is still working on erasing defensive question marks that allowed 449.3 YPG last year to drown as one of the worst in the nation. For me, defense trumps anything and I'm confident FSU can jump ahead on the scoreboard in Week 0.
Florida State vs Georgia Tech Week 0 Pick: Florida State -11.0 (-110)
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Being reprimanded for recruiting violations in the spring of 2022, Florida State will be without offensive coordinator Alex Atkins for the first three games of the season. Atkins will still work with the team throughout the offseason and travel with the Seminoles to Dublin. However, he will not be on the sidelines during game time. Offensive analyst, Gabe Fertitta, will be filling in.
florida state vs georgia tech prop Pick: roydell williams OVER 70 Rushing Yards (+100)
Rushing for 560 yards on 111 carries last season, the Alabama transfer will be getting much more action in his senior year and likely lead Florida State's ground attack. He eclipsed 50 yards in five different meetings last year, all while being overshadowed by Jase McClellan (890 YDS). With the Yellow Jackets allowing the fourth-most rushing yards per game (223.4) last season, Williams will be getting plenty of looks come game time.
florida state vs georgia tech Betting Trends
- Florida State is 12-0 in its last 12 outings featuring an opponent from the ACC. In the five most recent matchups, the Seminoles averaged 29.2 PPG while allowing an average of 13.8 PPG.
- Georgia Tech is 4-1 ATS in its last five meetings with Florida State, covering two of three double-digit spreads in that span. The Seminoles covered as 24-point favorites in their most recent outing with the Yellow Jackets in 2022.
- Georgia Tech won four of its last six games last season, including a victory over UCF in the Gasparilla Bowl.
