Georgia Tech (17-16) vs Jacksonville State (22-12)
Game Info: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 7:00 pm (McCamish Pavilion)
The Line: Betting Odds: Georgia Tech -6 — Over/Under: 141.5
In this article we will formulate a Jacksonville State vs Georgia Tech prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 18th at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this 1st Round game in the NIT.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Preview
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are 22-12 (12-6) this year after they lost to Liberty by a score of 79-67 in the CUSA Championship game. Jacksonville State trailed 37-33 at halftime and allowed 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Gamecocks shot 43.6% from the field, 33.3% on three pointers, and 52% on free throws in the game. Jaron Pierre Jr. led Jacksonville State with 19 points and four assists, while Marcellus Brigham Jr. added 12 points and four rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Gamecocks defeated Middle Tennessee by a score of 70-68 and FIU by a score of 65-56. Jacksonville State has won three of their last five games and they finished tied for second in the CUSA standings with a 12-6 record. Jax State lost to Toledo by two points and Missouri by 11 points in the non-conference, while picking up wins against ECU and Utah Valley. Jacksonville State has scored 73.9 points per game and they have allowed 68.6 points against per game, while also averaging 38.3 rebounds and 11.5 assists per game this season. Jaron Pierre Jr. is averaging 21.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, while Michael Houge is averaging 8.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game this year. Jacksonville State is shooting 44.6% from the field, 75.9% on free throws, and 34.8% on three pointers this season.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 17-16 (10-10) this season after they lost to Duke by a score of 78-70 in their last game. Georgia Tech led 31-26 at halftime, but they allowed 52 points in the second half in the loss. The Yellow Jackets shot 42.6% from the field, 44.4% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Duncan Powell led Georgia Tech with 24 points and six rebounds, while Baye Ndongo added 15 points and seven rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Yellow Jackets defeated Virginia by a score of 66-60, but did lose to Wake Forest by a score of 69-43 before that. Georgia Tech has won four of their last six games and they finished eighth in the ACC standings with a 10-10 record. The Yellow Jackets don’t have any good non-conference wins, but they did lose to Georgia by eight, Cincinnati by 23, Oklahoma by 15, UNC by three, and Northwestern by 11. Georgia Tech has scored 73.4 points per game and they have allowed 72.4 points against per game, while also averaging 37.3 rebounds and 14.7 assists per game this season. Lance Terry is averaging 14.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, while Baye Ndongo is averaging 13.7 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. Georgia Tech is shooting 44.2% from the field, 68.6% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this season.
Why Georgia Tech will beat Jacksonville State
- Georgia Tech has won 11 of its last 12 games at McCamish Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Jacksonville State has lost 20 of its last 25 night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Jacksonville State has lost the first half in three of its last four night games.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of Georgia Tech’s last 11 home night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 143+ points.
- Ten of Jacksonville State’s last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Jacksonville State ranks 32nd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (77.2%).
- Jacksonville State ranks T33rd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (10.0).
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Jacksonville State vs Georgia Tech Prediction
Georgia Tech finished the season playing pretty well, as they have won six of their last nine games, and they nearly upset Duke last time out. The Yellow Jackets had a rocky start to the season, but they started playing much better in mid-January. Jacksonville State was one game away from making the NCAA Tournament, but their defense against Liberty was pretty bad, as they allowed the Flames to shoot 60% from the field. It is tough to know how focused Georgia Tech will be in this game, but they are the much better side and I like them to win this game by double digits.