Louisville vs. Georgia Tech: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – September 1, 2023

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia will play host to the Louisville Cardinals (0-0) and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (0-0) on September 1, 2023, starting at 7:30 PM ET, airing on ESPN. The Cardinals are a 7.5-point favorite in the matchup. An over/under of 49.5 points has been set for the outing.

Louisville vs. Georgia Tech Odds

Computer Pick

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Team Stat Comparison (2022)

Louisville vs. Georgia Tech Betting Insights (2022)

Louisville Stats and Trends

• Louisville won eight games against the spread last season, failing to cover five times.
• The Cardinals covered the spread once last season (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 7.5-point favorites.
• Louisville and its opponent combined to go over the point total in four of 13 contests last season.
• The Cardinals and their opponents went over 49.5 combined points in four of 13 games last season.
• The average point total in Louisville’s contests last season was 52.5, 3.0 more points than the over/under for this game.

Georgia Tech Stats and Trends (2022)

• Georgia Tech compiled a 6-6-0 ATS record last year.
• The Yellow Jackets were an underdog by 7.5 points or more seven times last year, and covered the spread in four of those matchups.
• In Georgia Tech games last season, combined scoring went over the point total four times.
• Georgia Tech played five games last season that ended with a combined score over 49.5 points.
• Georgia Tech’s contests last year had a 52.3-point average over/under, 2.8 more points than this game’s point total.

Louisville Players to Watch (2022 Stats)

• Last year Malik Cunningham collected 1,562 passing yards (156.2 per game) while going 136-for-218 (62.4%) and throwing for eight touchdowns with five interceptions. He tacked on 565 rushing yards on 114 carries with 12 touchdowns, averaging 56.5 yards per game.
• Jawhar Jordan took 142 attempts for 815 rushing yards a season ago (62.7 per game) and scored four touchdowns.
• Tyler Hudson grabbed 69 passes for 1,034 yards last season while scoring two touchdowns. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 86.2 receiving yards.
• Marshon Ford also tacked on 33 catches for 434 yards and three touchdowns.
• Ahmari Huggins-Bruce caught 30 passes on zero targets for 360 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 30.0 yards per game.
• Yasir Abdullah showed out with an impressive stat line of eight sacks, 11 TFL, 58 tackles, and two interceptions last year.
• Mohamed Sanogo totaled 83 tackles, six TFL, and four sacks over his last campaign.
• Last season, Quincy Riley reeled in three interceptions and added 23 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.

Georgia Tech Players to Watch (2022 Stats)

• Jeff Sims recorded 1,115 passing yards (159.3 per game) with a 58.5% completion percentage last year (110-for-188), throwing for five touchdowns with three interceptions. He added 288 rushing yards on 87 carries and one rushing TD.
• Hassan Hall ran for 521 yards on 116 carries (43.4 yards per game) and scored one touchdown a season ago.
• Dontae Smith totaled 419 rushing yards on 87 carries with five touchdowns on the ground last season.
• Last season Nate McCollum hauled in 60 passes for 655 yards (59.5 per game) with three touchdowns.
• Malachi Carter tacked on 342 yards on 23 grabs and two touchdowns. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 31.1 receiving yards last year.
• EJ Jenkins racked up 316 yards on 17 catches with three touchdowns in 2022.
• Keion White had a strong body of work a year ago, registering seven sacks, 13 TFL and 54 tackles.
• Ayinde Eley’s 2022 campaign saw him total 130 tackles, six TFL, and two sacks.
• Miles Brooks intercepted three passes and tacked on 47 tackles, three TFL, and seven passes defended last season.