Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Vanderbilt Commodores 12/27/24 – In the Birmingham Bowl, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-5) will be taking on the Vanderbilt Commodores (6-6). The Yellow Jackets look to finish off the season on a good note after losing to Georgia last time out while the Commodores are eager to redeem themselves in light of a challenging SEC season. With a lot on the line for both teams, this promises to be an exhilarating contest.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Vanderbilt Commodores 12/27/24
| When: | Friday, December 27, 2024, at 3:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | Protective Stadium |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Yellow Jackets | -2.5 (-120) | Over 51.5 (-110) | -145 |  |
| Commodores | +2.5 (+100) | Under 51.5 (-110) | +125 | |
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Georgia Tech is entering this match as 2.5 point favorites. The moneyline for these teams shows that Georgia is quite confident with their odds of -145, but it is also important to note Vanderbiltβs odds of +125. A line of 51.5 indicates a strong chance for either team to win this game since it is expected to be low scoring, but Georgia Techβs defense and Vanderbiltβs struggling offense makes the UNDER more appealing in this instance.
Haynes King QB vs. Diego Pavia QB
Haynes King from Georgia Tech has done a great job as he completed 72.5% of his passes while throwing for 1,910 yards, along with 11 touchdown passes. More importantly, he seems to have no trouble in making the right decisions, as he has only thrown one interception all of the season. Having mas Eric Singleton Jr (who has 754 receiving yards) means that King is able to thread passes with accuracy, which also puts less pressure on the team as both players are able to perform regularly.
At Vanderbilt, Diego Pavia completed only 59.2% of his passes for a total of 2,133 yards and 17 touchdowns, despite exhibiting some flashes; unfortunately, due to a lack of consistency, Pavia was not able to shine. His gaping four interceptions and 17 times being sacked show one of his key faults, which points to being under pressure. Certainly, Paviaβs becoming closer to Eli Stowers gives more options.
Georgia Techβs Rollercoaster Season
The latest performance from Georgia Tech can be described as a hit or miss; this comes after a struggle against Georgia with a score of 42-44 and victories from NC State 30-29 and Miami 28-23. Jamal Haynes, a running back, has been utilized a lot, recording 808 rushing yards with nine touchdowns. One more man, Eric Singleton Jr, a wide receiver also makes himself a useful asset with 754 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Even though the defense is not really solid, their offense is quite efficient and is able to cause problems.
Vanderbiltβs Struggles in the SEC
The Commodores step into the bowl with a five-game losing streak where only Auburn (17-7) had been defeated. Diego Pavia is seen to have a strong arm, but their ground attack, spearheaded by Sedrick Alexander (554 rushing yards), has not been so good. Vanderbilt has suffered from a weak mentality in close games, as seen in their losses to Tennessee (23-36) and LSU (17-24) and this would lead to doubts regarding their ability to compete with Georgia Tech, who have a more balanced attack.
Trends
Georgia Tech Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of their last 14 games.
Georgia Tech is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
They are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games as favorites.
Vanderbilt Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of their last 6 games.
Vanderbilt is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
They are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games as underdogs.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Prediction
The combination of Georgia Techβs diversity in offense and Haynes Kingβs effectiveness dents their prospects greatly. With Vandy’s dismal performance in the SEC and weak running game, they are likely to be overpowered by a Georgia Tech team looking for strong finish. One expects the Yellow Jackets to dictate the flow and take advantage of the flaws in the defense of Vanderbilt.
Considering the recent scoring averages of the two teams and the defensive abilities of Georgia Tech, the UNDER 51.5 proposition bet is worth taking. On the other hand, Georgia Tech -2.5 is a very good selection too as they are in better form and have a positive Friday record.
Score Prediction: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 27, Vanderbilt Commodores 20.
