Few games capture the intensity and history of a rivalry quite like Clean, Old Fashioned Hate. On Friday night, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Georgia Bulldogs will reignite their annual showdown, with the ACC underdogs aiming to topple another College Football Playoff hopeful.
Who will come out on top? Our Georgia Tech vs. Georgia prediction breaks down everything you need to know—from the latest betting odds to what’s on the line for both teams as they wrap up the 2024 college football regular season.
Georgia Tech vs. Georgia Betting Preview
All Georgia Tech vs. Georgia odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook and are correct as of Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. The CFN spread comes from College Football Network’s Football Playoff Meter.
- CFN FPM Spread
Georgia -15 - Spread
Georgia -17.5 - Moneyline
Georgia -900, Georgia Tech +600 - Over/Under
49 points - Game Time
7:30 p.m. ET - Location
Sanford Stadium | Athens, GA - Predicted Weather at Kick
42 degrees, clear, 8 mph winds - How To Watch
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The Yellow Jackets have been giant slayers under Brent Key, taking down seven ranked opponents during his brief tenure. But Georgia has dominated Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate in the 21st century, winning 19 of 22 games since 2001. As a result, the Bulldogs take a 71-41-5 advantage into Friday night’s matchup, and they’re a significant favorite to extend that lead.
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While the moneyline odds have shifted a little in Georgia Tech’s favor as the game week has progressed, the 19-point spread line has remained solid throughout. There could be some value there, with Georgia winning by an average margin of 14.6 points per game, and failing to cover the spread by 4.1 points on average. The Bulldogs are just 3-9 ATS during the 2024 campaign.
Georgia Tech’s Winning Probability
Sitting at 7-4, the Yellow Jackets have survived several close games, including wins over two teams ranked in the top 10 at the time of the game. They’ll have an uphill battle on Friday, though, with just a 12.3% chance to win against Georgia, per the FPM.
- at Georgia: 12.3%
Georgia’s Winning Probability
CFN’s FPM gives the Bulldogs a strong chance to win this game before playing the winner of the Texas Longhorns vs. Texas A&M Aggies game in the SEC championship. The Bulldogs have an 87.2% chance to win in Week 14, per the metric.
- vs. Georgia Tech: 87.2%
Prediction for Georgia Tech vs. Georgia
Let’s cut straight to the point: FanDuel has the line 1.5 points higher than DraftKings, so I jumped on Georgia Tech +20.5 as my first bet of the week.
I really like this matchup for the Yellow Jackets. Georgia’s run defense has shown cracks a few times this season, and if there’s one thing Georgia Tech excels at, it’s running the ball.
That said, the quarterback situation is… interesting.
Haynes King opened the year as the starter, but after a shoulder injury, he’s been sharing snaps with Zach Pyron. Initially, Pyron was the change-of-pace runner, but now he’s the change-of-pace passer.
And don’t forget Aaron Philo could also get time under center. Regardless of who’s at quarterback, Georgia Tech’s identity remains rooted in power-running, and I think they can find success against Georgia’s front.
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Remember, even UMass had some success running on this Georgia defense. Ole Miss moved the ball well, and Mississippi State torched them through the air. This isn’t the same dominant Georgia defense we’ve come to expect under Kirby Smart.
They’ve taken a step back, and Georgia Tech has enough offensive firepower to take advantage.
I like the Yellow Jackets to cover, but the game might hinge on Carson Beck versus the Georgia Tech defense.
Beck has struggled under pressure all season, completing just 34% of his passes with three touchdowns and five interceptions when facing the heat. If the Yellow Jackets can generate pressure, it might mask some of the issues in their secondary—because Beck just hasn’t shown he can deliver under duress.
That said, Georgia’s offensive line is finally healthy, and when at full strength, they’ve looked solid. If they protect Beck, the Bulldogs could take control early.
That’s bad news for a Georgia Tech team that thrives on grinding teams down with its run game and isn’t built to play from behind.
Still, the spread is too wide. Georgia Tech is one of the best bets of the week at +20.5.
Prediction: Georgia 31, Georgia Tech 26
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