Colorado vs Georgia Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 1

• Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets is a -6.5 point favorite vs. Colorado Buffaloes
• Colorado vs. Georgia Tech Total (Over/Under): 50.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN

Colorado (0-0) visit Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field to take on Georgia Tech (0-0) on Sep. 3 in Atlanta, GA. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 pm.

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are betting favorites in Week 1, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Colorado vs. Georgia Tech Over/Under is 50.5 total points.

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Colorado vs. Georgia Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Colorado vs Georgia Tech Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Georgia Tech will win this game with 62.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Colorado Buffaloes and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Colorado vs Georgia Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Georgia Tech will cover the spread with 55.8% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.

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Colorado Best Bets Today

• Colorado has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.80 Units / 56% ROI)
• Colorado has hit the Game Total Under in their last 2 away games (+2.00 Units / 91% ROI)
• Colorado has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 12 games (+0.80 Units / 4% ROI)

Georgia Tech Best Bets Today

• Georgia Tech has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+6.20 Units / 17% ROI)
• Georgia Tech has hit the Team Total Under in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 83% ROI)
• Georgia Tech has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.30 Units / 6% ROI)
• Georgia Tech has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.83 Units / 18% ROI)
• Georgia Tech have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.80 Units / 36% ROI)

Colorado: Keys to the Game vs. Georgia Tech

Colorado was undefeated (7-0) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .575

Colorado was undefeated (7-0) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times last season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .618

Colorado was 4-2 (.667) when in a one score game last season– T-12th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .514

Colorado was 9-4 (.692) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– 23rd-best in FBS; Average: .442

Georgia Tech: Keys to the Game vs. Colorado

Georgia Tech was 1-4 (.200) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-7th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .462

Georgia Tech was winless (0-5) when not forcing a fumble in the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .513

Georgia Tech was 1-4 (.200) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-21st-worst in FBS; Average: .420

Georgia Tech was 6-1 (.857) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush in the 2023 season– T-9th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .634

Matchup Notes for Colorado vs. Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech’s TEs gained 546 yards on 36 receptions (15.2 YPR) last season — best among ACC TEs. Colorado’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-5th-worst among FBS defenses.

Georgia Tech’s TEs gained 546 yards on 36 receptions (15.2 YPR) last season — best among ACC TEs. Colorado’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-worst among P5 defenses.

Georgia Tech’s TEs gained 546 yards on 36 receptions (15.2 YPR) last season — 2nd-best among P5 TEs. Colorado’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-worst among P5 defenses.

Colorado’s TEs had 20 receptions in 10 games (just 2.0 per game) last season — T-2nd-worst among P5 TEs. Georgia Tech’s defense allowed just 19.5 receptions per game last season — T-4th-best among ACC defenses.

Colorado had 207 receptions in 12 games (just 17.2 per game) last season — 4th-worst among Big 12 skill players. Georgia Tech’s defense allowed just 19.5 receptions per game last season — T-4th-best among ACC defenses.

Colorado’s TEs had 20 receptions in 10 games (just 2.0 per game) last season — 2nd-worst among Big 12 TEs. Georgia Tech’s defense allowed just 19.5 receptions per game last season — T-4th-best among ACC defenses.

Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends

Colorado WRs averaged 23.3 receptions per game (303/13) last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.3

Colorado WRs averaged 23.3 receptions per game (303/13) last season– best among Big 12 Teams; Average: 13.2

Colorado TEs caught 10 of 11 passes(91% Reception Pct) last season– best among Big 12 Teams; Average: 62%

Colorado TEs had no touchdowns on 20 receptions last season– worst Receptions Per TD among Big 12 Teams; Average: 9.9

Colorado TEs had no touchdowns on 20 receptions last season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 10.4

Georgia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends

Georgia Tech’s TEs gained 546 yards on 36 receptions (15.2 YPR) last season — best among ACC TEs. Colorado’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-5th-worst among FBS defenses.

Georgia Tech’s TEs gained 546 yards on 36 receptions (15.2 YPR) last season — best among ACC TEs. Colorado’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-worst among P5 defenses.

Georgia Tech’s TEs gained 546 yards on 36 receptions (15.2 YPR) last season — 2nd-best among P5 TEs. Colorado’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-worst among P5 defenses.

Georgia Tech gained 3,408 yards on 274 receptions (12.4 YPR) last season — 3rd-best among ACC skill players. Colorado’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-5th-worst among FBS defenses.

Georgia Tech’s TEs gained 546 yards on 36 receptions (15.2 YPR) last season — best among ACC TEs. Colorado’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — 2nd-worst among Big 12 defenses.

Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends

Colorado sacked opponents 39 times last season– most in the Big 12

Colorado sacked opposing QBs on 10% of pass attempts (39/391) last season– best in the Big 12; Average: 6%

Colorado allowed 48.2 receiving yards per game (627/13) to RBs last season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 25.0

Colorado averaged 3.0 sacks per game last season– best in the Big 12; Average: 1.9

Colorado allowed 159 first down receptions in the 2023 season– most in the Big 12

Georgia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends

Georgia Tech intercepted 4 of 407 attempts (101.8 pass attempts per int.) last season– 8th-worst in FBS; Average: 38.5

Georgia Tech did not record a sack (43 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.0

Georgia Tech allowed 4.8 touchdowns per interception (24 TDs allowed, and 5 INT) last season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.6

Georgia Tech intercepted 5 of 401 attempts (80.2 pass attempts per int.) last season– 4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 34.9

Georgia Tech has intercepted 9 of 808 attempts (89.8 pass attempts per int.) since the 2024 season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 37.2

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