Pittsburgh vs. Georgia Tech Prediction: Picks & Start Time – October 2022

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The No. 24 Pittsburgh Panthers (3-1) and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (1-3) will face each other in clash of ACC rivals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh vs. Georgia Tech Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 22.5 points, with oddsmakers listing Pittsburgh as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Pittsburgh has -2647 odds to pick up the win, while Georgia Tech is listed at +1050 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 47.5 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Pittsburgh vs. Georgia Tech Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, October 1, 2022
  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ACC Network
  • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Stadium: Acrisure Stadium

Betting Preview

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh ranks 64th in total offense (419.0 yards per game) and 34th in total defense (321.5 yards allowed per game) this year. From an offensive standpoint, Pittsburgh ranks 43rd in the FBS with 36.0 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 71st in points allowed (321.5 points allowed per contest). From an offensive standpoint, Pittsburgh ranks 76th in the FBS with 237.5 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 67th in passing yards allowed per contest (223.0). On defense, Pittsburgh has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 24th-best by allowing only 98.5 per game. The Panthers rank 48th on offense (181.5 rushing yards per game). Pittsburgh ranks 52nd in third-down efficiency (43.6%) on offense and 67th in third-down percentage allowed (37.5%) on defense this year. With seven forced turnovers (33rd in the FBS) against four turnovers committed (29th in the FBS), Pittsburgh’s +3+3 turnover margin ranks 30th in college football.

Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech ranks 19th-worst in total yards per game (311.5), but it has been more effective defensively, ranking 103rd in the FBS with 414.0 total yards ceded per contest. Georgia Tech’s offense has been bottom-25 this season, generating 13.8 points per game, which ranks fifth-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 97th with 31.8 points ceded per contest. Georgia Tech ranks 22nd-worst in passing yards per game (184.8), but it has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 44th in the FBS with 202.5 passing yards allowed per contest. Georgia Tech’s defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, allowing 211.5 rushing yards per game, which ranks 10th-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 103rd with 126.8 rushing yards per contest. Georgia Tech’s third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, putting up a 29.3% third-down percentage, which ranks 11th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 90th with a 41.0% third-down rate ceded. Georgia Tech has generated eight forced turnovers this season and have turned it over four times, leading to a +4 turnover margin, which ranks 20th-best in the FBS.

Pittsburgh vs. Georgia Tech Betting Analysis

Pittsburgh Betting Insights

Pittsburgh has covered the spread in a game one time this season (1-3-0). Pittsburgh has yet to cover a spread (0-1) when playing as at least 22.5-point favorites. Pittsburgh games have gone over the total three times this season. The Panthers have won all three of the games they have been favored on the moneyline this season. The Panthers have played as a moneyline favorite of -2647 or shorter in only one game this season, which they won.

Yellow Jackets Betting Insights

Georgia Tech has covered the spread one time in four games with a set spread. Georgia Tech is winless against the spread when it is 22.5-point underdogs or more (0-1). This year, not one Georgia Tech’s games have hit the over. The Yellow Jackets have been the underdog in three games this season, and they have failed to win any of those contests. The Yellow Jackets have played as an underdog of +1050 or more once this season and lost that game.

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Pittsburgh vs. Georgia Tech Against The Spread & Betting Records

Pittsburgh

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 54.9 57.7 46.5
Implied Total AVG 34.8 36.7 29.0
ATS Record 1-3-0 0-3-0 1-0-0
Over/Under Record 3-1-0 2-1-0 1-0-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 3-0 2-0 1-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-1 0-1 0-0

Yellow Jackets

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 59.1 60.0 56.5
Implied Total AVG 40.5 41.0 39.0
ATS Record 1-3-0 0-3-0 1-0-0
Over/Under Record 0-4-0 0-3-0 0-1-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 1-0 1-0 0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-3 0-2 0-1

Players to Watch

Pittsburgh

  • As part of the Panthers’ defense, Sirvocea Dennis has delivered 16 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks in four games.
  • Erick Hallett has helped spur the Panthers’ defense with 1.0 TFL, 10 tackles, and two interceptions in four games.
  • Calijah Kancey has hit the gridiron for four games, collecting 11 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks for the Panthers.
  • Bangally Kamara has been a key part of the Panthers’ defense in 2022, with 16 tackles in four games.

Yellow Jackets

  • Ayinde Eley has been causing chaos on defense, compiling 29 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and two sacks for the Yellow Jackets.
  • The Yellow Jackets’ Charlie Thomas has totaled 1.0 sack to go with 2.0 TFL, 31 tackles, and one interception in four games.
  • Keion White has been wreaking havoc on defense, recording 3.0 sacks to go with 4.0 TFL and 14 tackles for the Yellow Jackets.
  • With one interception to go with 19 tackles and one pass defended in four games, Jaylon King has been providing a big boost on defense for the Yellow Jackets.

Pittsburgh vs. Georgia Tech Predictions and Pick

Pittsburgh vs. Georgia Tech betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Panthers (-22.5)

    Pick OU:

    Over (47.5)

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How to Bet on Pittsburgh vs. Georgia Tech

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Our pick to win this game is Pittsburgh, and we expect that Pittsburgh will cover the spread (Pittsburgh -22.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 47.5 points.

WRITTEN BY

Dan Weiner

Hailing from Atlanta and attending college at the University of Texas, Dan is passionate about sports, particularly college football and soccer. He's a diehard Atlanta pro sports and Texas Longhorns fan. He likes every sport and will watch anything and everything the weirder the better. He joined Betsperts after an 11 year career in television production at ESPN.

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