Number 5 Duke heads to Atlanta to face unranked Georgia Tech on Saturday afternoon. The game is at 12:00 PM ET on ACC Network. Can Duke cover the 15-point spread as road favorites? Keep reading for our Duke vs. Georgia Tech prediction.
The Duke Blue Devils are 9-2 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 7-4 ATS this season.
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 5-6 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 3-8 ATS this season.
Duke vs. Georgia Tech Matchup & Betting Odds
611 Duke Blue Devils (-15) at 612 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (+15); o/u 144.5
12:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, December 21, 2024
McCamish Pavilion, Atlanta, GA
TV: ACC Network
Duke vs. Georgia Tech Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 51% of public bettors are currently backing Georgia Tech when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Duke Blue Devils Game Notes
Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg was sensational in his team’s 68-47 win over George Mason on Tuesday. The freshman phenom recorded 24 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and a blocked shot. The Newport, ME native shot 2 of 5 from long range and sunk all 8 of his free throw attempts in the victory.
Duke center Khaman Maluach also played well in his team’s game on Tuesday. The 7’2” freshman from South Sudan had 6 points, 8 rebounds, a steal, and 2 blocks in 24 minutes of game action. Maluach is sixth on the team in scoring with 7.8 points per game this year.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Game Notes
Yellow Jackets guard Naithan George had a terrific game in his club’s 91-82 win over UMBC on Wednesday. The sophomore from Toronto logged 18 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 steals. George shot 5 of 9 from the floor and 2 of 5 from beyond the arc in the win.
Georgia Tech forward Baye Ndongo stuffed the stat sheet in his club’s game on Wednesday. The sophomore from Dakar, Senegal registered 17 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and a blocked shot in 29 minutes of playing time. Ndongo is second on the team in scoring with 12.9 points per game on the campaign.
Duke vs. Georgia Tech CBB Betting Trends
Duke is 12-10-1 ATS in conference games since the start of last season.
The Blue Devils are 6-3-1 ATS as a road favorite since the beginning of last season.
Georgia Tech is 5-6 ATS as a home underdog since the start of last season.
Georgia Tech is 1-8 ATS when playing with the rest disadvantage since the beginning of last season.
Duke vs. Georgia Tech CBB Prediction:
Georgia Tech is having a tough year so far. The Yellow Jackets have double-digit losses to North Florida, Cincinnati, Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Northwestern on their ledger this season. Georgia Tech is 111th in adjusted efficiency margin this season according to Kenpom.com. Additionally, the Yellow Jackets are 146th in average scoring margin in 2024. Georgia Tech is ranked 177th in traditional offensive efficiency this season, and they’ll be facing a Duke team that ranks 5th in the nation in defensive efficiency this year. I think the Blue Devils win big in Atlanta on Saturday, which is why I’m laying the points with Duke in this one.