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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Birmingham Bowl
(7-5) Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Vanderbilt Commodores (6-6)
2024 Birmingham Bowl
Date: Friday, December 27th
Time: 3:30 ET
Venue: Protective Stadium, Birmingham, AL
Birmingham Bowl ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Georgia Tech -2.5 | Vanderbilt +2.5
Birmingham Bowl CFB Moneyline Odds: Georgia Tech -130 | Vanderbilt +110
College Football Betting Total: O/U 52.5
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Get ready for some Bowl Game magic, folks! The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Vanderbilt Commodores reignite a classic rivalry in the Birmingham Bowl, and the stakes are as high as ever.
ESPN will be covering the Yellow Jackets Commodores matchup, set for 3:30 ET on Friday, December 27th, at Protective Stadium in Birmingham.
The over/under line is at 52.5 points, and the Yellow Jackets are the -2.5-point favorites.
Both teams enter the game with a 6-6 record for the season.
This storied matchup dates back to their days as founding SEC members, and while Georgia Tech left the conference in 1964, the history is undeniable.
With the Yellow Jackets riding a six-game win streak over Vanderbilt, the Commodores have a chance to turn the tide.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Georgia Tech enters the Birmingham Bowl against Vanderbilt with a 7-5 record. They’ve been strong at home, going 5-1, but have struggled on the road with a 1-3 mark. The Yellow Jackets are 4-1 as favorites and 2-3 as underdogs this season.
Against the spread, Georgia Tech is 4-5-1, with a +4.2 average scoring margin. They are 3-2-1 ATS at home and 1-3 on the road, going 2-2-1 as favorites and 2-3 as underdogs.
Their over/under record stands at 2-8, with their games averaging 53.9 points. The average over/under line is 55.2 points, and this week’s line is set at 52.5 points.
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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Stats
Georgia Tech’s offense is averaging 29.1 points per game, placing them 45th in the nation. However, they rank 19th in our offensive power rankings heading into the 2024 Birmingham Bowl. Their rushing attack is their strength, with 189.3 yards per game on the ground, ranking 38th nationally.
Jamal Haynes leads the rushing attack with 808 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Haynes King has thrown for 1,910 yards, completing 72.5% of his passes. He has 11 touchdowns and just one interception, giving him a passer rating of 109.
Georgia Tech’s defense will look to bounce back after allowing 44 points in their recent 44-42 loss to Georgia, despite giving up just 277 total yards. The Yellow Jackets allowed 141 rushing yards on 37 attempts and 136 passing yards, while forcing one interception.
On the season, Georgia Tech ranks 46th nationally, giving up 24.8 points per game. They’ve allowed 122.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks 41st, and 225.8 passing yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 63.4% of their passes and hold a passer rating of 96.3 against Georgia Tech’s defense.
Vanderbilt Commodores
Vanderbilt heads into this bowl game against Georgia Tech with a 6-6 record. At home, they are 2-3, while they’ve gone 2-2 on the road. The Commodores have been favored in just two games this season, going 1-1 in those matchups.
Vanderbilt’s ATS record stands at 5-4, with a 3-1 mark on the road and 2-3 at home. They’ve gone 0-2 against the spread as favorites but are 5-2 ATS as underdogs. Their average scoring margin this season is +3.6 points per game.
The over/under line for this week is set at 52.5 points. Vanderbilt’s games have averaged 49.8 points, with their over/under record at 3-5-1. They’ve had eight games with lower lines than this week’s total and two with higher lines.
Vanderbilt Commodores Stats
Vanderbilt’s offense is averaging 26.7 points per game, placing them 55th in the nation. However, they rank 32nd in our offensive power rankings heading into the Birmingham Bowl. Their third-down conversion rate is strong at 43.9%, and their passer rating is 98.
Diego Pavia leads the passing attack with 2,133 yards, 17 touchdowns, and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 97. Sedrick Alexander has rushed for 554 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 3 yards per carry. Junior Sherrill has 401 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Vanderbilt’s defense has allowed an average of 23.1 points per game this season, ranking 34th nationally. In their recent game against Tennessee, they gave up 36 points, including four passing touchdowns, while allowing 538 total yards. Tennessee ran the ball 47 times for 281 yards, but Vanderbilt managed to keep them out of the end zone on the ground.
Opponents have averaged 238.3 passing yards per game against Vanderbilt, completing 66.9% of their passes. The Commodores rank 58th in the country against the run, allowing 137.8 rushing yards per game on 31.8 attempts, which is the 31st fewest rushing attempts faced nationally.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Vanderbilt Commodores NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 2-2-1 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Vanderbilt Commodores are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 6-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Vanderbilt Commodores have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Vanderbilt Commodores’ have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free Birmingham Bowl NCAA Betting Prediction: Vanderbilt +2.5
Georgia Tech sits as slight favorites at -130, but Vanderbilt at +110 makes for an intriguing underdog play.
Vanderbilt comes into this matchup as the +2.5 point underdogs, but we like their chances to pull off the upset and win straight-up. Our projected final score is 31-28 in favor of Vanderbilt, making them a good bet to cover the spread.
With the over/under line set at 52.5 points, our projection of 59 combined points suggests that taking the over is the best play for this week one college football matchup.
Whether you’re chasing trends or diving into stats, this game has all the ingredients for a thrilling college football showdown.
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