NC State Wolfpack vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Prediction, 11/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: NC State Wolfpack vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024

Location: Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, GA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Yellow Jackets (-9.0)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

The NC State Wolfpack (5-5) are headed to Bobby Dodd Stadium on Thursday, November 21, 2024 where they will take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (6-4). Georgia Tech is 9.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 52.5.

The NC State Wolfpack head into this game 5-5 this year. The last time they took the field, the Wolfpack faced the Duke Blue Devils and took a loss by a score of 29-19. In the game, they tallied 68 plays which totaled 268 yds. The NC State Wolfpack ran the rock 29 times and totaled 84 yds, which is an average of 2.9 yds per attempt. Against the rush, the Wolfpack gave up 31 yds on 27 attempts, which is an average of 1.1 yards per rush surrendered. NC State allowed 22 completions on 31 tries for a total of 245 yds, and a completion percentage of 71.0%.

The Wolfpack have earned 3,621 total yards for the year. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, NC State has earned 16 touchdowns via the pass and 15 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 18 times. NC State has accumulated 198 first downs, and they have been hurt by 54 infractions for 501 yds. As a team they're maintaining an average of 121.6 yards via the ground game which ranks them 105th in the country. Regarding scoring, the NC State Wolfpack are averaging 28.6 points per game.

The Wolfpack rank 103rd in college football concerning the opposition scoring, conceding 30.6 points per game. They are allowing an average of 4.4 yards per rush on the ground and 140.3 rushing yards per game on the season. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 1,403 running yards through 10 contests. In terms of passing yards, the Wolfpack are conceding 2,346 yds which has them sitting in 87th in the nation. They are allowing 234.6 yards per outing via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 61.8%. Over the course of this year, they are giving up 374.9 yards/contest which ranks them 75th in Division 1. They have relinquished 16 touchdowns through the air in addition to 19 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Yellow Jackets step onto the field holding a record of 6-4 this season. The last time they took the field, the Yellow Jackets got the victory with a final of 28-23 when they played the Miami Hurricanes. The Yellow Jackets finished the contest with a total of 370 yards while running 64 plays (5.8 yards per play). Georgia Tech rushed the ball for 5.6 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 271 yds on 48 attempts. Georgia Tech gave up 24 attempts on the ground for 88 yds (3.7 yards per rush). The Yellow Jackets secondary conceded a completion rate of 64.1%, surrendering 348 yds on 25 out of 39 passing.

In terms of this team's ability to score points, the Yellow Jackets are 70th in the country holding an average of 27.7 points per game. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets maintain an average of 417.1 yards per contest, which is good for 46th in Division 1. The Georgia Tech offense has 394 yds of penalties on 50 violations, which is 110th in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 5 picks while surrendering 1 fumble and they have tallied 210 1st downs. For the season to this point, the Yellow Jackets have thrown for a total of 2,309 yards through the air along with holding an average of 230.9 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 65th in Division 1. They average 186.2 yards per game via the rush and have run for 1,862 yards for the year.

The Yellow Jackets are giving up 22.5 points per contest, which has them ranked 46th in D-1. Georgia Tech has surrendered a total of 1,081 yards on the ground (108.1 yards per game) in addition to 8 touchdowns via the rush on the year. This year, they have conceded 225 pts. They have allowed the opposition 16 touchdowns via the pass as well as 226.5 yards/game, ranking them 77th in the nation. The Yellow Jackets defense has been on the field for 604 plays, which is good for 11th in D-1. Their defense has earned 5 fumbles and 2 interceptions so far this year.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Yellow Jackets -9.0

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