Clemson vs Georgia Tech Prediction 1/24/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Clemson Tigers and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will meet on Saturday afternoon in an ACC matchup at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, Georgia.

Clemson Tigers Betting Preview

The Clemson Tigers enter Saturday’s contest with a 16–4 win-loss record, including a 6-1 mark in conference play and a 3-2 record on the road. The Tigers have compiled wins over New Hampshire, Gardner‑Webb, Morehead State, North Alabama, West Virginia, Alabama A&M and the Georgia Bulldogs, while losing games to North Carolina State, BYU and the Georgetown Hoyas. In the Clemson Tigers 97–94 overtime win over the Georgia Bulldogs earlier this season, Clemson guard Jestin Porter amassed 18 points on 7 of 14 shooting from the field and 4 of 9 shooting from three-point range. Porter also added 2 rebounds and 1 steal in the Tigers victory over Georgia.  

The Clemson Tigers are averaging 77.1 points on 46.3 percent shooting from the field and 33.4% from behind the three‑point line per game. Defensively, the Tigers are allowing opponents just 65.3 points per game which ranks 14th in the country. The Tigers ability to slow tempo and force opponents into half‑court sets has been a defining strength for the team in 2025.

Junior forward Carter Welling has been a standout performer for the Clemson Tigers averaging 10.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 steals per game. Senior forward RJ Godfrey is averaging 12.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.7 steals per contest. Senior guard Jestin Porter leads the Tigers backcourt averaging 11.2 points, 2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals per game.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets enter Saturday’s contest with an 11–8 record, including a 2–4 mark in conference play and a 10–3 record at home. Georgia Tech has amassed wins North Carolina State, West Georgia and the Boston College Eagles, while dropping recent games to Pittsburgh, Miami, Syracuse and the Duke Blue Devils.

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are averaging 75.6 points on 45.2 percent shooting from the field and 36.3 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Yellow Jackets are allowing opponents 73.1 points per contest.

Senior forward Kowacie Reeves Jr. leads the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets averaging 16.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. Senior guard Lamar Washington adds 11.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists per contest. Freshman forward Baye Ndongo contributes 11.8 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game anchoring the Yellow Jackets frontcourt.

Why the Clemson Tigers will win

 •           Quality Defense. In 20 games played this season, the Clemson Tigers are allowing opponents 65.3 points per game which ranks 18th in the nation.

•            Balanced scoring. Porter, Welling, and Godfrey are all average over 10.7 points a game.

•            Ability to win on the road. The Clemson Tigers are 3-2 on the road in 2025.

Why the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will win

•            Home court advantage. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 10–3 at home this season.

•            Confidence. Georgia Tech is coming off a 78–74 win over NC State.

•            Balanced scoring. Reeves Jr., Washington and Ndongo have provided consistent offense.

Clemson Tigers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Prediction

This matchup features the Clemson Tigers elite defense, balanced offense and rebounding edge against a Georgia Tech team that has played its best basketball at home in 2025. The Yellow Jackets perimeter shooting gives them a path to stay competitive in the first half, but Clemson’s scoring balance, defensive discipline and ability to win on the road presents a difficult matchup for a Georgia Tech team that has struggled to find consistency in ACC play. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the Clemson Tigers in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Clemson Tigers TBA