The Yellow Jackets are looking to pull off an upset against the Panthers in Round 2 of the ACC.
Georgia Tech will face Pittsburgh in the ACC Tournament on Wednesday, March 8 at the Greensboro Coliseum. The tip-off is set for 2:30 PM ET and is available to watch on ESPN. Take a look at the odds and lines from the DraftKings Sportsbook and pick a few.
Georgia Tech vs. Pittsburgh ACC Second Round Odds
Spread: Pit -7
over/under: 143.5
money line: Pitt -320, Ga. Tech +265
Georgia Tech (15-17, ACC 6-14) extended its winning streak to four games after defeating Florida State University in the opening round of the ACC. 500 in conference play throughout the regular season, much of this year’s ups and downs revolve around his play of subpar offensive as he averages only 69.4 PPG. His scoring percentage from the free-throw line is below average at 69.7%, so charity has to factor in all the opportunities from his stripes.
Pittsburgh (21-10, 14-6 ACC) missed out on a double-bye and a share of the ACC regular season title after dropping the last two games, but wiped the memory with a convincing win over Yellow can do. Wednesday jacket. The Panthers are averaging 75.9 PPG this season, giving him the 81st-best offensive record in the country while scoring 36.6 RPG. They have shot 45.1% of his shots from the floor this season, and he has a strong 75.7% mark from the Charity Stripes, justifying his claim as a favorite in this matchup. The Panthers went 2-0 against Georgia Tech in the regular season.
Pick: Pittsburgh -7
Both of these teams have been strong against the recent spread, with Pittsburgh going 7-3 and Georgia Tech going 8-1 each in their last 10 games. The Panthers are missing some deep pieces, but his four different players – Blake Hinson, Jamalius Burton, Nellie Cummings and Greg Elliott – average double figures in scoring and Nike in his Sivande. He boasts ACC Sixth Man of the Year. Despite Georgia Tech’s high play of late, Pittsburgh’s offensive firepower should help them grab a win and move forward.
