Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Vanderbilt Commodores Prediction, 12/27/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Vanderbilt Commodores

Date: Friday, December 27, 2024

Location: Protective Stadium in Birmingham, AL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Commodores (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 52

The Vanderbilt Commodores (6-6) are hosting the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-5) at Protective Stadium on Friday, December 27, 2024 in the Birmingham Bowl. Georgia Tech opens this contest as 2.5-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 52.

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets step onto the field holding a record of 7-5 for this season. In their last contest, the Yellow Jackets faced off with the Georgia Bulldogs and went home with a loss by a final score of 44-42. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ended up rushing 47 different times and totaled 260 yards, earning them an average of 5.5 yds per attempt. In all, they ran 84 plays which gave them a total of 563 yards. Georgia Tech gave up 28 pass completions on 43 attempts for a total of 297 yards, and a completion rate of 65.1%. When it came to stopping the run, the Yellow Jackets conceded 108 yds on 26 tries, which calculates to 4.2 yds per run allowed.

Regarding getting in the endzone, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have an average of 29.1 points per game. Offensively they maintain an average of 186.8 yards via the ground game ranking them 38th in Division 1. The Yellow Jackets have earned 5,125 total yards for the season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Georgia Tech has totaled 14 passing touchdowns and 29 rushing touchdowns. Georgia Tech has accumulated 257 first downs as a team, and they have committed 60 penalties for 463 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 8 times.

The Yellow Jackets rank 68th in the country in terms of team defense, allowing 24.8 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.1 yards per rushing attempt and 120.2 rushing yards per contest on the season. During the season, they have allowed 1,442 rushing yards through 12 games. When it comes to yards through the air, the Yellow Jackets have given up 2,710 yds which puts them in 78th in the nation. They have surrendered 225.8 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 63.1%. For the year, they are surrendering 345.9 yards/game which puts them 46th in college football. They have surrendered 22 touchdowns by air as well as 13 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Commodores come into this game with a record of 6-6 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Commodores went home defeated by a final of 36-23 when they played the Tennessee Volunteers. The Commodores finished the game with 212 yards while running 49 plays (4.3 yds per play). Vanderbilt ran for 3.5 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 108 yards on 31 attempts. Vanderbilt surrendered 47 running attempts for 281 yds (6.0 yds per rush). The Commodores pass defense gave up a completion rate of 69.2%, surrendering 257 yds on 18 for 26 through the air.

When discussing their scoring prowess, the Commodores rank 76th in college football averaging 26.7 PPG. The Vanderbilt Commodores have an average of 319.4 yards per outing, which ranks them 123rd in D-1. The Vanderbilt offense has 628 yards of penalties on 65 violations, which is good for 94th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 4 interceptions while surrendering 4 fumbles and they have earned 216 first downs. For the year to this point, the Commodores have racked up 2,162 yards through the air along with holding an average of 180.2 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 116th in D-1. They average 139.3 rushing yards per game and have run for 1,672 yards for the year.

The Commodores are conceding 23.1 points per game, which has them ranked 49th in D-1. Vanderbilt has surrendered a total of 1,640 rushing yards (136.7 yards per contest) and 13 touchdowns via the rush on the season. This season, they have given up 277 pts. They have allowed the opposition 22 touchdowns via the pass and 238.3 yards/game, which has them in 100th in college football. The Commodores defense has taken the field for 748 plays, which has them sitting 22nd in the nation. Their defense has compiled 5 fumbles recovered and 10 interceptions for the year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Commodores +2.5

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