Miami Hurricanes vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Prediction, 11/9/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Miami Hurricanes vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Location: Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, GA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Yellow Jackets (+11.0)

Total/Over-Under: 64

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-4) will try to beat the Miami Hurricanes (9-0) at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Miami opens as 11.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total is set at 64.

The Miami Hurricanes head into this game 9-0 this season. The last time they took the field, the Hurricanes played the Duke Blue Devils and walked away with a win by a score of 53-31. On the ground, the Hurricanes gave up 80 yards on 27 tries, which averages out to 3.0 yds per run surrendered. Miami conceded 25 pass completions on 41 attempts for a total of 325 yards, and a completion rate of 61.0%. When the final whistle blew, they ran 72 plays which totaled 526 yds. The Miami Hurricanes ended up rushing 31 times and accumulated 126 yards, earning them an average of 4.1 yards per carry.

The Hurricanes have tallied 5,012 total yards this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Miami has earned 31 touchdowns through the air and 23 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 9 times. Miami has accounted for 252 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 61 infractions for 643 yards. As a team they're holding an average of 186.4 yards on the ground which has them sitting 35th in the country. When talking about getting in the endzone, the Miami Hurricanes are averaging 47.4 points per contest.

The Hurricanes are ranked 52nd in the country when it comes to team defense, giving up 22.6 points per game. The opposition is running for an average of 3.6 yards per rush and 95.2 rushing yards per game for the season. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 857 yards via the ground game in 9 games. Concerning passing yardage, the Hurricanes are allowing 1,939 yards which puts them in 82nd in D-1. They are conceding 215.4 yards per contest through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 55.2%. In total, they are conceding 310.7 yards per contest putting them 20th in the nation. They have yielded 13 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 9 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Yellow Jackets come into this game with a record of 5-4 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Yellow Jackets walked away with a loss by a score of 21-6 when they played the Virginia Tech Hokies. The Yellow Jackets finished the contest with a total of 356 yds on 81 plays (4.4 yards per play). Georgia Tech rushed for 2.9 yards per attempt, finishing with 96 yards on 33 carries. Georgia Tech conceded 33 attempts on the ground for 99 yds (3.0 yards per carry). The Yellow Jackets secondary allowed a completion percentage of 60.7%, relinquishing 134 yards on 17 out of 28 passing.

Regarding their scoring prowess, the Yellow Jackets are 72nd in college football maintaining an average of 27.7 points per game. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have an average of 422.3 yards per outing, which has them sitting 44th in college football. The Georgia Tech offense has compiled 365 yds of penalties on 47 violations, which is 91st in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 5 picks while conceding 1 fumbles and they have earned 192 first downs. For the season to this point, the Yellow Jackets currently have a total of 2,210 yards through the air along with holding an average of 245.6 throwing yards per contest, which has them sitting 54th in D-1. They have an average of 176.8 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 1,591 yards for this season.

Georgia Tech has surrendered a total of 993 rushing yards (110.3 yards/game) and 8 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the campaign. They have given up 13 touchdowns through the air as well as 213.0 yards per outing, which has them sitting 60th in the country. Their defense has compiled 4 fumbles and 2 interceptions this year. The Yellow Jackets defense has been on the field for 541 plays, which has them sitting 52nd in D-1. The Yellow Jackets are allowing 22.4 PPG, which puts them 51st in the nation. This season, they have conceded 202 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Yellow Jackets +11.0

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