Georgia Tech vs NC State Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Georgia Tech vs NC State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 10-8 (1-4) this season after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 89-66 in their last game. Georgia Tech trailed 45-26 at halftime and they allowed 44 points in the second half in the loss. The Yellow Jackets shot 40% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Kam Craft led GT with 14 points and four rebounds, while Baye Ndongo added 12 points and eight rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Georgia Tech lost to Miami by a score of 91-81 and Syracuse by a score of 82-72. The Yellow Jackets have scored 75.4 points per game with 39.3 rebounds and 17.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.0 points against per game this season. Kowacie Reeves Jr is averaging 15.8 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, while Baye Ndongo is averaging 12.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game for the Yellow Jackets. Georgia Tech is shooting 44.9% from the field, 70.1% on free throws, and 35.6% on three pointers this season. 

NC State Wolfpack Betting Preview

The NC State Wolfpack are 12-5 (3-1) this year after they defeated Florida State by a score of 113-69 in their last game. NC State led 56-31 at halftime and they scored 57 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Wolfpack shot 55% from the field, 54% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. Paul McNeil Jr led NC State with 21 points and six rebounds, while Darrion Williams added 20 points and 10 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, NC State defeated Boston College by a score of 79-71, but lost to Virginia by a score of 76-61 before that. The Wolfpack have scored 86.5 points per game with 36.6 rebounds and 16.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.2 points against per game this season. Darrion Williams is averaging 14.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, while Paul McNeil Jr is averaging 14.1 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for the Wolfpack. NC State is shooting 48.5% from the field, 75.8% on free throws, and 40.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why the NC State Wolfpack will win

• NC State has won each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Georgia Tech has lost each of its last eight Saturday road games against Conference opponents.
• Georgia Tech has lost the first half in each of its last nine Saturday road games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Why the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will win

• The road team has won each of NC State’s last three games.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of NC State’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
• Nine of Georgia Tech’s last 12 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.

Georgia Tech vs NC State Prediction 

NC State comes into this matchup with a 3-1 record in conference play and they are a big favorite to win here. The Wolfpack have won four of their last five games and they are shooting 48% from the field. Georgia Tech has lost three games in a row and they have allowed 85+ points in three of their last five. The Yellow Jackets are shooting 45% from the field, but their defense is really hurting them. Take NC State to win easily at home.

David Racey's Pick: NC State -16.5