Duke (28-3) vs Georgia Tech (17-15)
Game Info: Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm (Spectrum Center)
Betting Odds: Duke -22.5 -- Over/Under: 143.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Duke Blue Devils meet Thursday in the college basketball ACC Quarterfinal at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Georgia Tech vs Duke Prediction. This article will include a Georgia Tech vs Duke Pick.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets recently played NC State, Miami, Wake Forest, and Virginia. Georgia Tech has won nine of its last 13 games since starting the season 8-11.
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are averaging 73.7 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 72.7 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Lance Terry is averaging 15 points and 3 rebounds, while Baye Ndongo is averaging 13.6 points and 9.1 rebounds. Naithan George is the third double-digit scorer and Javian McCollum is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 68.1 percent from the free throw line. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.
Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview
The Duke Blue Devils recently beat Florida State, Wake Forest, and North Carolina. Duke has won eight straight games and is in line to earn a number-one seed in the NCAA Tournament.
The Duke Blue Devils are averaging 83.5 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 61.4 points on 38.2 percent shooting. Cooper Flagg is averaging 19.4 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Kon Knueppel is averaging 13.7 points and 3.8 rebounds. Tyrese Proctor is the third double-digit scorer and Sion James is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Duke Blue Devils are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. The Duke Blue Devils are allowing 30.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Duke Blue Devils will win
- Duke has won 24 of its last 25 games.
- Georgia Tech has lost five of its last six day games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Georgia Tech has lost the first half in 11 of its last 13 games against the Atlantic Coast Conference at neutral venues.
Why the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will win
- Georgia Tech has won four of its last five games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Duke has lost three of its last four day games played at neutral venues.
Total Points Facts
- Fifteen of Georgia Tech's last 16 games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
- Each of Duke's last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 151+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Duke ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (92.9).
- Duke ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+33.5).
Georgia Tech vs Duke Injury Report
Duke doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Georgia Tech will be without Kowacie Reeves Jr., Doryan Onwuchekwa, Javian McCollum, and Luke O'Brien.
Georgia Tech vs Duke Prediction
We know Duke was going to be a massive favorite, as there’s a talent gap, a rest advantage, and it's pretty much a home game for the Blue Devils with the game being in Charlotte. However, this line is showing no respect toward a Georgia Tech team that’s playing well. Georgia Tech has won seven of its last 10 games, which includes upsets over Stanford, Pitt, and Clemson. Georgia Tech should also be the more excited team in this spot, as Duke has bigger fish to fry and could come out sluggish with the early start. This line is nuts. I’ll take the buckets with Georgia Tech.
Randy’s Pick Georgia Tech +22.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
