Georgia Tech vs Georgia NCAA Football Week 13 Spread & Prediction

Georgia Tech vs Georgia NCAA Football Week 13 Spread & Prediction

Written by on November 20, 2018

Georgia hosts intrastate rival Georgia Tech on Saturday in a matchup that could help the Bulldogs stamp their ticket to the College Football Playoff. Georgia has played as well as any team in the nation since their lone loss to LSU earlier in the season. Will the Bulldogs head to the SEC Championship on a roll? Or, will Georgia Tech take down UGA and squash the Dawgs’ dreams?

Georgia Tech vs Georgia NCAA Football Week 13 Spread & Prediction

Weather Forecast

  • Chance of Rain: 9°C/48°F
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precipitation: 45%
  • Wind: 5 mph NNE
  • Cloud Cover: 89%
  • Type of Stadium: Open

Why Georgia Tech is a good bet at +17?

After going 3-4 in their first 7 games of the season, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have completely turned around their season.

Georgia Tech has gone 4-0 straight up and 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 games. Georgia Tech beat and covered versus Virginia Tech on the road, at North Carolina, and versus Miami and Virginia. With momentum behind them, G-Tech should keep this closer than 17 points.

Team Statistics

Offense:

  • Average Score For: 36.9
  • Total Yards: 437.5
  • Pass Yards: 83.7
  • Rush Yards: 353.8
Defense:
  • Average Score Against: 27.5
  • Total Yards: 360.5
  • Pass Yards: 223
  • Rush Yards: 137.5

Why #5 Georgia is a good bet at -17?

Is Georgia a safe bet for NCAA Football Week 13?

UGA’s overwhelmed opponents in their last 4. After the loss to LSU, the light switch went off with the Bulldogs dominating ranked opponents Florida, Kentucky, and Auburn.

Georgia beat Florida 36-17. They squashed Kentucky 34-17 and dominated Auburn 27-10. Georgia should have no trouble covering the spread against Georgia Tech.

Team Statistics

Offense:
  • Average Score For: 39.6
  • Total Yards: 484.5
  • Pass Yards: 226.4
  • Rush Yards: 258.1
Defense:
  • Average Score Against: 16.8
  • Total Yards: 311.2
  • Pass Yards: 182.7
  • Rush Yards: 128.5

NCAA Football Week 13 Betting Trends for Georgia Tech vs Georgia

  • Georgia Tech is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 games
  • Georgia Tech is 6-1 SU in the last 7 games
  • The total went OVER in 6 of Georgia Tech’s last 8 games
  • Georgia is 4-2 ATS in the  last 6 games
  • Georgia is 10-1 SU in the last 11 games
  • The total went OVER in 4 of Georgia’s last 5 games

Georgia Tech vs Georgia Final Betting Analysis:

Georgia Tech’s a one-trick pony on offense, averaging over 350 yards on the ground. The Yellow Jackets pass for less than 84 yards. Such imbalance won’t cut it against Georgia.

The Bulldogs might have one eye on the SEC Championship, but that doesn’t mean they won’t try to impress the Selection Committee with a huge victory and cover. Georgia should dominate Georgia Tech in this game. They’ll win by over 20 and could win by as much as 30.

NCAA Football Week 13 Pick: Georgia -17