Georgia State Panthers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 8/31/2024 Free Pick & CFB Betting Prediction

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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 1

(0-0) Georgia State Panthers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (1-0)
Date: Saturday, August 31st
Time: 8:00 ET
Venue: Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Week 1 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Georgia State +20.5 | Georgia Tech -20.5
Week 1 CFB Moneyline Odds: Georgia State +866 | Georgia Tech -1615
College Football Betting Total: O/U 55.5

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Georgia State Panthers

Georgia State enters the season with a 59.1% chance of being bowl-eligible, according to our pre-season power rankings, which place them 93rd in the nation. Last season, the Panthers finished with a 7-6 record, including going 5-1 as the underdog and 2-4 when favored. They were 3-3 at home and 4-3 on the road.

Currently, we are giving them a 3.6% chance of winning the Sun Belt Conference. The odds from the betting markets have them at +5500 to win the conference, which implies a 2% chance and ranks them 13th out of the 7 teams in the Sun Belt.

Georgia State Panthers Stats

Georgia State’s offense was 50th in the country in scoring last season, putting up 27.2 points per game. The Panthers were strong on third down, converting 45.5% of their chances (18th nationally). They also had the 13th best rushing yards per attempt figure in the country, at 4 yards per attempt.

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Georgia State’s passing game averaged 205.5 yards per game last season, while the ground attack averaged 188.2 yards per game, which was 28th in the nation. The Panthers also ranked 10th in completion percentage, with their quarterbacks connecting on 67.8% of their passes.

Georgia State’s defense allowed 30.1 points per game last season, ranking 77th in the nation. They struggled against the pass, giving up 279.5 passing yards per game (172nd), and opposing quarterbacks had a passer rating of 101.2. On the ground, the Panthers allowed 146.2 rushing yards per game, which ranked 71st in college football. Overall, their defense will need to improve in the upcoming season.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech pulled off an upset in their season opener, defeating Florida State to move to 1-0. The Yellow Jackets, who were +10.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. This was an important win within the Atlantic Coast Conference. The over/under line for the game was 54.5 points, but the total score ended at 45, hitting the under.

After trailing 8-7 at the end of the first quarter, Georgia Tech tied the game at 14-14 by halftime. The third quarter was scoreless, but the Yellow Jackets outscored Florida State 10-7 in the fourth quarter to come out on top.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Stats

Georgia Tech’s offense was powered by their ground game in their 24-21 win over Florida State, with 200 rushing yards and three touchdowns. The Yellow Jackets moved the chains 18 times and finished with 346 total yards. Haynes King, who completed 68.8% of his passes, threw for 146 yards, with Malik Rutherford being his top target, hauling in four receptions for 66 yards.

Jamal Haynes led the team in rushing, gaining 75 yards on 11 carries. He also found the end zone twice on the ground.

Georgia Tech’s defense will be looking to improve after allowing 291 total yards to Florida State in their most recent game. The Yellow Jackets gave up 193 passing yards on 19 completions and 27 attempts. On the ground, they allowed 98 rushing yards, with two rushing touchdowns coming against them.

Georgia State Panthers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets NCAA Football Betting Trends

• The Georgia State Panthers are 2-2-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
• Conversely, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
• Also, the Georgia State Panthers are 7-2-1 ATS in their last ten road games.
• On the other side, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have gone 7-3 across their last ten home games.
• Over the Georgia State Panthers’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
• The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.

4* Free 2024 Week 1 NCAA Betting Prediction: Georgia Tech -20.5

Georgia Tech is favored by -20.5 points in their week one matchup against Georgia State. We expect the Yellow Jackets to win by a score of 40-17, which would make them a good bet to cover the spread.

With the over/under line set at 55.5 points, our projection of 57 total points suggests that taking the over is the best play for this game.

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