Saturday, October 11, 2014

Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field in Atlanta

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The Duke Blue Devils (4-1) will get to see just how good their defense is when they face the great rushing attack of the #22 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-0) on Saturday. Georgia Tech beat Duke 38-14 on the road last season.

Duke lost its first game of the season two Saturdays ago when they were beaten on the road 22-10 by Miami. They only passed for 179 yards in that loss and they turned the ball over three times.

The Blue Devils have relied heavily on their defensive unit so far this season, which has only given up 13.6 points per game through five games. Their best offensive player has been running back Shaun Wilson, who is averaging 12.1 yards per carry for 435 yards and four touchdowns. Quarterback Anthony Boone has thrown for 1,055 yards with seven touchdowns and three picks.

Last weekend, Georgia Tech kept their perfect record intact by defeating the Miami Hurricanes 28-17 at home. The Yellow Jackets only had 53 passing yards in that contest, but they also rushed for 318 yards.

So far this season, the Yellow Jackets have averaged 297.2 rushing yards per game, which puts them in the top 15 in the country in that department. Quarterback Justin Thomas has passed for seven touchdowns with just one interception this season, and he has also rushed for 470 yards and three more touchdowns.

Duke Blue Devils Betting Trends

Duke Blue Devils are 3-2-0 Against the Spread

Duke Blue Devils are 1-3-0 against the Over/Under

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Trends

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 3-2-0 Against the Spread

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 3-2-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Duke Blue Devils

10/05/14 TE Dan Beilinson Upper Body "?" Saturday vs. Georgia Tech
10/05/14 OL Dezmond Johnson Leg "?" Saturday vs. Georgia Tech
10/05/14 OL Jake Sanders Upper Body "?" Saturday vs. Georgia Tech
10/05/14 CB Johnathan Lloyd Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. Georgia Tech
10/05/14 Backup QB Thomas Sirk Leg "?" Saturday vs. Georgia Tech
10/05/14 OL Trip McNeill Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. Georgia Tech
08/30/14 - Taariq Shabazz Leg out for season
08/21/14 TE Braxton Deaver Knee out for season
08/14/14 LB Kelby Brown Knee out for season

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

No injuries to report at this time

Guy's Pick: Take Duke

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