Georgia State Panthers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 8/31/24 – With a new season of college football approaching, the Georgia State Panthers meet the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in an electrifying encounter that should enthral the supporters of both sides. This early season game, scheduled for Saturday, will be played at the memorable Bobby Dodd Stadium at Grant Field. With the action being showcased on ACCN, there is no way the fans will allow an inch of the stretching action to slip through. Settle in; these two teams have plenty to achieve, so head on to the course’s free NCAAF picks and parlays this week.
Georgia State Panthers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 8/31/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field |
| TV: | ACCN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Georgia State Panthers (7-6 last season) vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (1-0)
The Panthers have shown ample grit and fight in their game and last season finished with a good record of 7-6. This sportsbook understands that their performances have made markets take notice and respond negatively. Georgia State will try to exploit their running and receiving ants with a spread of +20.5. One of the more effective players, running back Freddie Brock, who tallied a formidable 10.2 yards per carry last year, is rather likely to suit the Panthers’ plans. In addition, wide receiver Tailique Williams, whose average reception is 12.6 yards, adds more offensive options to the team. As they prepare for this encounter, their performance will be pivotal, especially considering the stakes against UNLV vs. Houston encounter on the same day.
On the other hand, Georgia Tech which had a win at the beginning of the season is a well-structured one and will seek to extend the winning streak. Quarterback Haynes King, who hasn’t seen a great deal of action anyway, has proven effective completing 68.8% of his passes and throwing the ball for 9.1 yards per attempt. The Yellow Jackets will look to their crafty versatile back Jamal Haynes to continue the running game where he has already averaged 6.8 yards per attempt. As Georgia Tech readies to face a formidable Panthers’ defense, the dynamics of this match-up will echo the intensity seen in the Western Kentucky vs Alabama faceoff.
Darren Grainger QB vs. Haynes King QB
Darren Grainger for Georgia State comes into this match with a good track record having passed the ball last season for 2621 yards with a 20 touchdowns. His experience and poise in the pocket make him a pillar of the team dynamics for the Panthers. Nevertheless, his 19 sacks last season may worry most against a strong Yellow Jackets’ defense even though it can garner sympathy.
However, there is Haynes King, the inverse figure, the mostly untested quarterback for Georgia Tech, who has performed reasonably well in the few times he has appeared for the team. Hence the season opener performance could be described as impressive and more so, his interceptions as well as sacks performance shows that he can be a very good decision maker. The reality will be how he copes with a more experienced Panthers’ defense that is good at forcing turnovers.
NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets -20.5 -110, Total Odds: 57
The current betting odds favor Georgia Tech significantly, but the Panthers have a history of defying expectations, as seen in their recent games where they’ve consistently covered the spread.
Georgia State Panthers Betting Trends
Georgia State has been a formidable opponent against the spread, covering in 10 of their last 13 games. Their ability to perform beyond expectations, especially in tight games, makes them a risky bet against. Their trend of hitting the moneyline in a significant number of games further attests to their resilience and strategic play.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Trends
Georgia Tech, on their part, has shown a penchant for scoring, with the game total going over in 6 of their last 7 home games. Their recent cover of the spread in 5 of their last 6 games indicates a strong ability to outperform market expectations, particularly at home.
Georgia State Panthers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 8/31/24 Betting Picks
From analyzing the current trends and patterns in basketball history, even though Georgia Tech would emerge as the winner, this spread seems too large for a Georgia State team that always beats the spread. They may not win, but they will do a good job in trying to cover the spread. In terms of the total, looking at both the teams’ attacking strengths and trends well into the game, it would not be a bad idea to take the over.
For prop bets and more opportunities to wager, it is worth watching how each of the positions, especially the quarterbacks, who will be heavily integrated into the offenses of the teams will play. For those who are interested in sports handicapping insights, the breakdown of the match and in-game tactics will be required to place good bets.