Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Duke Blue Devils Picks and Predictions October 5th 2024

Coming into this week six matchup, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are the -7 point favorites at home as they host the Duke Blue Devils at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. Kick-off is set for 8:00 ET, and the game can be seen on ACCN. The over/under line is currently at 53.5 points. Duke is 5-0 on the season, while Georgia Tech sits at 3-2.

Duke vs. Georgia Tech Key Information

Duke heads into Week 6 against Georgia Tech with a perfect 5-0 record, ranking 59th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 97.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 0.9% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast, according to projections.

The Blue Devils have been favored in two of their five games this season, going 2-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +12.6 points per game, and they are 2-1 against the spread.

This week’s over/under line is set at 53.5 points. Duke’s games have averaged 45 points, with an average over/under line of 48 points. Their over/under record stands at 1-2 for the season.

Duke’s offense ranks 98th in our CFB offensive power rankings heading into week 6. They are 54th in points per game, scoring 28.8. Their third-down conversion rate is low at 29%, ranking 104th nationally.

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Quarterback Maalik Murphy has thrown for 1,226 yards with 12 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Duke is 15th in passing attempts per game, averaging 35.6, and 32nd in passing yards. Star Thomas leads the rushing attack with 480 yards.

Duke’s defense has been a strong point this season, ranking 26th nationally by allowing just 16.2 points per game. Against North Carolina, they gave up 20 points but managed to hold the Tar Heels to zero rushing touchdowns, despite allowing 156 rushing yards and 251 passing yards. Duke also forced one interception in the game.

Opponents have averaged 133.2 rushing yards per game against Duke and 155.8 passing yards, which ranks 24th in the nation. Quarterbacks have completed 56.6% of their passes with a passer rating of 66.7 against Duke’s defense.

Georgia Tech enters Week 6 against Duke with a 3-2 record, holding a 2-0 mark at home. They are ranked 49th in our power rankings and have a 61.3% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. So far, they’ve been favored in two games and have a +12.6 average scoring margin this season.

The Yellow Jackets are 2-2 against the spread, going 2-0 at home and 0-2 on the road. Their ATS record as the favorite is 1-1, and they’ve covered both home games, regardless of their status as favorites or underdogs.

Georgia Tech’s over/under record is 0-4, with their games averaging 53.4 points. This week’s line is set at 53.5 points, while their average over/under line has been 56.8 points, giving them an average margin of -6.5 points against the line.

Georgia Tech’s offense has been driven by their passing game, ranking 19th nationally with 276 yards per game. They are also 19th in completions, averaging 21.8 per game, and their completion percentage is 73.2%, the third-best in the country. Heading into week 6, they are 37th in scoring, with 33 points per game, and we have them 17th in our offensive power rankings.

Quarterback Haynes King has completed 73.9% of his passes, throwing for 1,274 yards with six touchdowns and one interception, giving him a passer rating of 113. Malik Rutherford leads the receiving corps with 398 yards and two touchdowns on 29 catches. On the ground, Georgia Tech averages 165 rushing yards per game.

Georgia Tech’s defense will look to bounce back after allowing 31 points in their recent game against Louisville. Despite giving up 437 total yards, including 264 passing yards, the defense did manage to force an interception and held Louisville to 173 rushing yards on 34 attempts.

On the season, Georgia Tech ranks 39th nationally, allowing 20.4 points per game. They’ve been strong against the run, giving up just 94 rushing yards per game, which ranks 23rd in the country. Opposing quarterbacks have averaged a 108.3 passer rating and 229 passing yards per game against Georgia Tech’s secondary.

Duke is the +7 point underdog on the road in their week six matchup against Georgia Tech. We have Duke winning this game 34-23, so we recommend taking Duke to cover the spread.

With the over/under line set at 53.5 points, our projected score of 57 points suggests that taking the over is the best play.

Undefeated Duke Faces ACC Adversary Georgia Tech

Duke has tracked down ways of conquering difficulties in each game this season, bringing about an undefeated record. Presently, the Blue Devils will confront another sort of challenge – – dealing with the strain of expanded assumptions – – as they head to Atlanta to confront Georgia Tech in Atlantic Coast Conference activity on Saturday night.

Duke’s Versatile Beginning

The Blue Devils (5-0, 1-0 ACC) are falling off an exhilarating 21-20 triumph over North Carolina, where they mobilized from a 20-point shortfall. The rebound tied for the second-biggest in Duke’s set of experiences, and it worked on their record to 5-0 interestingly starting around 1994.

“More than five weeks, I feel that we’ve shown we can deal with misfortune and defeat affliction,” Duke mentor Manny Diaz said. “Presently we’re confronted with a totally different sort of misfortune, which is the difficulty of progress. Being informed the way in which extraordinary we are, that accompanies an alternate kind of misfortune.”

With the success over their in-state rival, Duke will presently need to zero in on supporting their prosperity as they direct their concentration toward Georgia Tech.

Georgia Tech Hoping to Recapture Momentum

The Yellow Jackets (3-2, 1-2 ACC) had seven days off following a 31-19 misfortune to then-No. 19 Louisville on Sept. 21. This will be Georgia Tech’s most memorable ACC game in Atlanta, as their assigned home matchup against Florida State was played in Ireland.

For Georgia Tech, the bye week came at a crucial time.

“The bye week truly could never have come at a superior time for us. We had the option to recuperate up and get our energy back and a pop in our hop,” Georgia Tech mentor Brent Key said. “We had a ton of mental reps practically speaking last Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Those were large long periods of zeroing in on ourselves, redresses, changes, work force, and situational football.”

The Yellow Jackets are expecting to return from their last misfortune and exploit playing at home.

Duke’s Guarded Predominance

One of the keys to Duke’s prosperity this season has been their safeguard. The Blue Devils lead the country in handles for misfortune, averaging 10.4 per game, and have reliably constrained restricting quarterbacks. Notwithstanding, Georgia Tech presents a remarkable test as they still can’t seem to permit a sack this season.

“We have a genuine test looking for us in Atlanta that our folks are energized for,” Diaz said.

Duke’s protection should proceed with its strength against a Yellow Jackets team that outgained Louisville 410-326 in their last game however missed the mark on the scoreboard.

Georgia Tech’s Hostile Weapons

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes Ruler is a player to watch. He right now positions tenth in program history in profession absolute offense with 5,069 yards. Ruler will be crucial for the Yellow Jackets assuming that they are to return to winning routes in the ACC.

Running back Star Thomas has been a predictable power for the Yellow Jackets, arriving at the 100-yard surging imprint in three continuous games.

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“This team plays hard,” Key said of the Yellow Jackets. “Playing hard and setting up the correct way allows you an opportunity to have achievement. It promises you nothing.”

Looking Forward for Duke

After a profound triumph over North Carolina, the Blue Devils realize they should keep fixed on the job needing to be done.

“I think we have a really experienced football team that (knows) the objective presently is to continue on toward the following game,” Diaz said.

Duke is planning to proceed with its ideal season, yet they’ll have to stay sharp in all periods of the game as they take in a decided Georgia Tech team.