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Georgia Tech vs Duke Prediction 10-5-24 College Football Picks

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Duke Blue Devils (5-0) vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3-2)
October 5, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets -8.5 / Duke Blue Devils +8.5; Over/Under: +54.5
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The Duke Blue Devils and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets meet Saturday in week 6 college Football action at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Here’s a Georgia Tech vs Duke Prediction. This article will include a Georgia Tech vs Duke Pick.

Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview

The Duke Blue Devils just beat Middle Tennessee and North Carolina, and they play Florida State next. Duke has won 7 straight Games overall. Maalik Murphy is completing 60.5 percent of his passes for 1,226 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Jordan Moore and Eli Pancol have combined for 651 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Nicky Dalmolin has 9 receptions.

The Duke Blue Devils ground Game is averaging 120.6 yards per contest, and Star Thomas leads the way with 480 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Duke is allowing 16.2 points and 288.8 yards per Game. Alex Howard leads the Duke Blue Devils with 38 tackles, Vincent Anthony Jr. has 3.5 sacks and Terry Moore has 2 interceptions.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets recently beat VMI, lost to Louisville, and will play North Carolina next. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have won 4 of their last 5 home Games. Haynes King is completing 73.9 percent of his passes for 1,274 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Malik Rutherford and Eric Singleton Jr. have combined for 736 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Avery Boyd has 12 receptions.

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ground Game is averaging 163 yards per contest, and Jamal Haynes leads the way with 238 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Georgia Tech is allowing 20.4 points and 319.2 yards per Game. Kyle Efford leads the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets with 39 tackles, Kevin Harris II has 1 sack and Warren Burrell has 3 pass deflections.

Why the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will win

Duke has lost seven of its last eight road games in October.
Georgia Tech has won four of its last five games at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
Duke has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine October games as a road underdog.
Georgia Tech has covered the spread in each of its last five games at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.

Total Points Facts

Each of Duke’s last seven road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Seven of Georgia Tech’s last eight home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

Georgia Tech ranks 18th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (90.2).
Georgia Tech ranks T28th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (9.0).
Duke ranks T2nd among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (1.2).
Duke ranks T116th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (4.8).

Georgia Tech vs Duke Prediction

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets may be the more talented team, but this is a lot of points to give an undefeated Duke team. Georgia Tech is also more attractive in the underdog role than as a favorite. In fact, Georgia Tech is 4-15 ATS in its last 19 games as a favorite. Duke continues to find ways to win games and is above average defensively. Let me know when the Yellow Jackets are getting points. As a favorite, I want the other side.