Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3-1) vs. Louisville Cardinals (2-0)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Louisville Cardinals September 21 2024 – With the college football season in full swing, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are set to take on the Louisville Cardinals in an intriguing fixture this Saturday. Both teams have made promising starts to the seasons, Georgia Tech being 3-1 in their record and Louisville being 2-0 in their starts. If you are one of those interested in placing a bet, this game is important, as it provides no-cost forecasting that can help you turn the tables in free college football prediction.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Louisville Cardinals September 21 2024 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET |
| Where: | L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium |
| TV: | ESPN2 |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Louisville Cardinals Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | +295 | +10 (-108) | 57.5 Over -112 |
| Louisville Cardinals | -375 | -10 (-112) | 57.5 Under -108 |
As far as the betting odds suggest, it is more of a game between the strong favorite and a clear underdog, as Louisville is a considerable favorite in the Moneyline and has a spread of 10 points against Georgia Tech. Considering the trends in the scoring and performances in prior games, it is likely that bettors will be anticipating a lot of scoring, as the total has been set at 57.5.
Haynes King QB vs. Tyler Shough QB
Haynes King the quarterback for the Yellow Jackets, has made a robust start to the season, completing 81 out of 106 passes, much to an impressive completion percentage of 76.4. In fact, to have a passer rating as high as 169.4 and still have 962 passing yards explains everything about the kind of leader and player that King is. Adding onto that, he has really good statistics with a balance of six touchdowns and only one interception, which means he does not make many errors, given a lot of chances to take advantage of.
On the other side, consistently impressing for the Cardinals has been Tyler Shough who has had completion rates of 68.4 percent, albeit having fewer attempts but more yards per pass attempts of 10.2. He has had a passer rating of 188.8 with 6 touchdown passes and no interceptions showing very effective and aggressive play by him. This performance is one of the key elements in the attack used by Louisville and the way he plays is a good nightmare for any defense.
Georgia Tech’s Ground and Air Attack
This season, Georgia Tech’s offense has proved to be multi-dimensional with Jamal Haynes spearheading the rushing attack. Haynes had 213 rushing yards and 4 rushing touchdowns, which would definitely serve more than purpose to the Yellow Jacket’s offensive scheme. He still performed well through the air, with Malik Rutherford catching 22 passes for 285 yards, which made him one of the most utilized targets for King in this game. Such a dual-threat ability from Georgia Tech would give a lot of variation to Louisville’s defense and would surely test them on their defensive aspect, with them being a little bit versatile at both parts of the defense.
Cardinals’ Offensive Firepower
Louisville also has its own offensive threats. Isaac Brown has shown great explosiveness while rushing the ball with an average of 12.8 yards per carry while Ja’Corey Brooks has performed well in the receiving corps augmenting the Cardinals’ offensive capabilities. Considering this strong combination of rushing with the ball and reception without it, Louisville can also be effective, fast, and surprise the defenders leaving them with not much time to settle or try to adapt to the defense.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Trends
Recent betting trends for Georgia Tech betting trends support the notion of a team that is overall exceeding these expectations especially when it comes to points spread efforts with 6 points spread cover over a stretch of 7 games. In this regard, it is important to note that betting against the spread has been done reasonably well in the sense that most games have been won within the margin of victory that the bettors expected.
Louisville Cardinals Betting Trends
On the other hand, Louisville has been strong, especially in their backyard, where they have only lost once in the last 14 outings at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Most outcomes of the Cardinals’ matches are marked by high scoring, such as in the last seven games that have seen the total go OVER in six, explaining the OVER as an appealing betting option.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Louisville Cardinals Betting Previews
Given all the factors, this game is proving to be highly competitive, making it an even more interesting match that would cement Louisville’s reign on the home court, or further elevate Georgia Tech in the rankings as tough fighting underdogs. While Louisville seems to be the more attractive option on the odds line with their impressive home court and balanced offense, one should not underestimate the ability of Georgia Tech to not only cover but to stay competitive in tight games.
For those looking to place bets, putting money on the Cardinals to cover might look like a good idea but perhaps the right bet would be placed on the underdog Yellow Jackets to make it more competitive than the oddsmakers give them credit for. For a better outlook and additional advice, One could also try looking at American Online Sportsbooks for the best odds available.
Score Prediction: Louisville Cardinals 34, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 27.
