Georgia Tech-North Carolina Preview

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Kenan Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 4-point favorites versus the Yellow Jackets, while the game’s total is sitting at 42.
Marcus Sims fumbled into the end zone to end Florida State’s comeback hopes in the final minute, and Georgia Tech held on to win 31-28 in Week 10.
The Jackets covered the 2.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 42.
Cameron Sexton tossed three touchdown passes to lead North Carolina to a lopsided 45-24 win over Boston College in Week 9.
The Tar Heels easily covered the 3-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the day’s posted total of 41.5.
Team records:
Georgia Tech: 7-2 SU, 6-1 ATS
North Carolina: 6-2 SU, 4-3 ATS
Georgia Tech most recently:
When playing in November are 6-4
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 7-3

North Carolina most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Georgia Tech is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Georgia Tech is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing North Carolina
Georgia Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia Tech’s last 5 games on the road
North Carolina is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina’s last 5 games
North Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
North Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Georgia Tech
Next up:
Georgia Tech home to Miami, Thursday, November 20
North Carolina at Maryland, Saturday, November 15

 

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