Georgia Tech vs SMU Prediction 1/11/25 College Basketball Picks

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving SMU

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Georgia Tech

-Recent betting trends in games played between Georgia Tech and SMU

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Yellow Jackets and Mustangs.

This is the first meeting ever played between the two teams. 

SMU is Struggling

SMU is struggling heading into this game and they can’t have much confidence with the way the last two games played. Two games ago against Duke, SMU was defeated 89-62 and in the last game against North Carolina, they were defeated 82-67. Against the Tar Heels, they were down 39-24 and although they played better in the second half, it was still too little too late. SMU shot 33.2 percent from the field and 22.2 percent from behind the three-point line. They allowed North Carolina to shoot 47.4 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the three-point line. Guard B.J. Edwards had a strong game putting up 15 points, two rebounds, and one assist. 

SMU on the season is averaging 84.1 points while their defense is giving up 72.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 25th in the league while the defense is ranked 230th in the league. They are averaging 15.7 assists per game which is 92nd in the league. Boopie Miller is averaging 15.3 points while shooting 40.6 percent from the field and 30 percent from behind the three-point line. There were four different players that are averaging at least 10 points per game. Mitchell Holmes is out with a concussion. 

Why SMU is Going to Beat Georgia Tech

SMU has won 17 of its last 19 games at Moody Coliseum (Dallas) against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Georgia Tech Looks to Bounce Back

Georgia Tech has been up and down this season and they are coming off another loss in the last game. Georgia Tech comes into this game with an 8-8 record and they have gone 6-10 against the spread. Georgia Tech scored 55 points against Syracuse and that led to the seven-point defeat. Guard Lance Terry put up 18 points, one rebound, and one assist. Guard Naithan George put up 13 points, five rebounds, and five assists. 

Georgia Tech is averaging 75.9 points, while their defense is giving up 71.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 167th in the league while the defense is ranked 207th They are averaging 61.6 field goal attempts per game which is 81st in the league. Guard Lance Terry is averaging 15.8 points while shooting 47.3 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from behind the three-point line. Luke O’Brien is dealing with a foot injury and he’s questionable for this game. 

Georgia Tech vs SMU Prediction

SMU is struggling heading into this game but they are still the better team in this game. SMU is an elite offensive team and they are averaging 84.1 points per game. Georgia Tech’s defense is giving up 71.9 points per game and they are going to really struggle to defend in this game. SMU is going to put on an offensive show and this game will get out of control early. Back SMU against the spread here.