Duke Blue Devils vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Prediction, 10/5/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Duke Blue Devils vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Location: Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, GA

TV: ACC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Yellow Jackets (-7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The Duke Blue Devils (5-0) are on their way to Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, October 5, 2024 where they will attempt to defeat the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3-2). Duke is 7.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is 53.5.

The Duke Blue Devils come into this game with a record of 5-0 this season. The last time they took the field, the Blue Devils faced off with the North Carolina Tar Heels and took home the win by a score of 21-20. The Duke Blue Devils ended up rushing 41 times and amassed 185 yds, which is an average of 4.5 yards per carry. In the game, they had 75 plays which gave them 394 yds. Duke relinquished 21 completions on 39 tries for a total of 251 yds, and a completion rate of 53.8%. In the running game, the Blue Devils gave up 156 yds on 40 attempts, which is 3.9 yards per rush surrendered.

The Blue Devils currently have 1,836 total yards this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Duke has earned 12 touchdowns via the pass and 6 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 6 different times. Duke has recorded 94 first downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 27 penalties for 239 yds. As a unit they are averaging 120.6 yards via the ground game ranking this team at 107th in Division 1. Concerning scoring, the Duke Blue Devils have an average of 28.8 points per contest.

The Blue Devils rank 28th in college football in terms of the opposition scoring, allowing 16.2 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.5 yards per run and 133.0 rushing yards per contest so far this season. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 665 rushing yards through 5 games. When talking about yards via the pass, the Blue Devils have conceded 779 yards which puts them in 34th in the nation. They have allowed 155.8 yards per game through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 56.1%. During the season, they are surrendering 288.8 yards per contest putting them at 25th in the nation. They have relinquished 4 touchdowns via the pass as well as 4 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Yellow Jackets come into this game with a record of 3-2 for this season. For their last game, the Yellow Jackets took a loss by a score of 31-19 when they faced the Louisville Cardinals. The Yellow Jackets finished with a total of 410 yds while running 69 plays (5.9 yds per play). Georgia Tech ran for 2.6 yards per tote, finishing with 98 yds on 37 carries. Georgia Tech allowed 27 rushing attempts for 57 yds (2.1 yds per rush). The Yellow Jackets passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 68.4%, relinquishing 269 yds on 13 for 19 passing.

When it comes to their ability to score points, the Yellow Jackets rank 48th in D-1 maintaining an average of 33.0 PPG. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets average 439.0 yards per outing, which is good for 40th in Division 1. The Georgia Tech offense has accrued 213 yds of penalties on 26 infractions, which ranks 77th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 1 interception while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumble and they have been able to earn 107 first downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Yellow Jackets have a total of 1,380 passing yards not to mention an average of 276.0 passing yards per game, which ranks 32nd in D-1. They are averaging 163.0 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 815 yards overall.

The Yellow Jackets are surrendering 20.4 PPG, which has them 46th in Division 1. Georgia Tech has allowed the opposition a total of 451 yards rushing (90.2 yards/game) and 2 touchdowns via the rush this season. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 102 pts. They have allowed 8 touchdowns through the air in addition to 229.0 yards per game, which has them sitting 90th in the country. The Yellow Jackets defense has been on the field for 292 plays, which is good for 62nd in the nation. Their defense has 2 fumbles and 0 picks on the year.

Who will win tonight's Blue Devils/Yellow Jackets college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Yellow Jackets -7.5

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