Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Louisville Cardinals Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Louisville Cardinals

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, KY

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Cardinals (-10.0)

Total/Over-Under: 57.5

The Louisville Cardinals (2-0) are hosting the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3-1) at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Louisville opens this contest as 10.0-point favorites. The over/under comes in at 57.5.

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets come into this game with a record of 3-1 for this season. In their last contest, the Yellow Jackets played the VMI Keydets and took home the win by a score of 59-7. On the day, they ran 66 plays which totaled 572 yards. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets rushed the ball a total of 34 different times and totaled 190 yds, which came out to an average of 5.6 yds per attempt. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Yellow Jackets conceded 12 yds on 28 tries, which is 0.4 yds per run surrendered. Georgia Tech gave up 13 pass completions on 19 tries for a total of 92 yds, and a completion rate of 68.4%.

The Yellow Jackets have racked up 1,785 yards in total for the season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Georgia Tech has compiled 7 touchdowns via the pass and 13 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the ball over 1 time. Georgia Tech has 89 1st downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 20 penalties for 169 yds. Offensively they average 179.3 yards in the run game which ranks them 47th in Division 1. Concerning getting in the endzone, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets hold an average of 36.5 points per game.

The Yellow Jackets are ranked 51st in college football concerning team defense, conceding 17.8 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.3 yards per rush on the ground and 98.5 rushing yards per contest for the year. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 394 yards via the running game in 4 games. When it comes to yards through the air, the Yellow Jackets have conceded 876 yards which ranks them 124th in the country. They are allowing 219.0 yards per outing via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 66.0%. For the year, they are allowing 317.5 yards per game which has them sitting 66th in Division 1. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns by air as well as 2 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Cardinals come into this matchup with a record of 2-0 for this year. For their last game, the Cardinals walked away with a victory by a final of 49-14 against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. The Cardinals finished the contest with 610 yards on 71 plays (8.6 yards per play). Louisville rushed for 6.5 yards per attempt, totaling 233 yards on 36 carries. Louisville gave up 32 rushing attempts for 130 yards (4.1 yards per rush). The Cardinals passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 60.7%, surrendering 160 yds on 17 for 28 through the air.

Regarding their ability to score points, the Cardinals rank 3rd in the country scoring 55.5 points per outing. The Louisville Cardinals average 590.5 yards per game, which has them ranked 4th in Division 1. The Louisville offense has accrued 72 penalty yds on 9 violations, which ranks 124th in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away no picks while allowing opponents to recover no fumbles and they have earned 52 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Cardinals have compiled 655 yards via the pass not to mention holding an average of 327.5 throwing yards per contest, which ranks 13th in the country. They maintain an average of 263.0 rushing yards per game and have run for 526 yards overall.

Louisville has allowed the opposition a total of 164 yards rushing (82.0 yards per game) and 1 touchdown by way of the ground game for the season. They have allowed the opposition 1 touchdown from the passing game in addition to 116.0 yards per game, ranking them 10th in the nation. Their defense has earned 1 fumble recovery and 2 interceptions so far this season. The Cardinals defense has taken the field for 118 plays, which is 5th in Division 1. The Cardinals are giving up 7.0 PPG, which has them ranked 10th in the country. Overall, they have relinquished 14 points in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Cardinals -10.0

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