- Tennessee Volunteers is a -12.5 point favorite vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech Total (Over/Under): 55.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
Tennessee (1-0) visit Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field to take on Georgia Tech (0-1) on Sep. 12 in Atlanta, GA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Tennessee Volunteers are betting favorites in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-110).
The Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech Over/Under is 55.5 total points.
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Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Tennessee | -12.5 -110 | 55.5 -115 | -500 |
| Georgia Tech | +12.5 -110 | 55.5 -105 | +380 |
Tennessee vs Georgia Tech Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Tennessee will win this game with 72.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Tennessee Volunteers and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Tennessee vs Georgia Tech Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Tennessee will cover the spread with 53.2% 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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Tennessee Best Bets Today
- Tennessee has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.80 Units / 35% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.70 Units / 3% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the Game Total Under in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.90 Units / 43% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.30 Units / 9% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 11 games (+1.20 Units / 0% ROI)
Georgia Tech Best Bets Today
- Georgia Tech has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+5.20 Units / 19% ROI)
- Georgia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.45 Units / 25% ROI)
- Georgia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.70 Units / 9% ROI)
- Georgia Tech has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.45 Units / 10% ROI)
- Georgia Tech have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.45 Units / 10% ROI)
Tennessee Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Tennessee Volunteers is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.05 Units / -100% ROI).
- Tennessee is 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Tennessee is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Tennessee is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Georgia Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Georgia Tech is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.35 Units / -100% ROI
- Georgia Tech is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Georgia Tech is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Tennessee: Keys to the Game vs. Georgia Tech
Tennessee was undefeated (6-0) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .632
Tennessee was undefeated (9-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .659
Tennessee was undefeated (9-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .628
Tennessee was 8-1 (.889) when intercepting at least 1 pass last season– T-12th-best in FBS; Average: .668
Georgia Tech: Keys to the Game vs. Tennessee
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-7th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .462
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 is 10-4 (.714) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes since the 2024 season– T-39th-best in FBS; Average: .603
Matchup Notes for Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech’s offense threw for 3,413 passing yards in 13 games (262.5 YPG) last season — 31st-best among FBS offenses. Tennessee’s defense allowed 244.8 passing yards per game last season — 25th-worst among FBS defenses.
Georgia Tech’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 13.0% of 391 attempts last season — T-17th-best among FBS offenses. Tennessee’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 10.2% of attempts last season — 5th-worst among SEC defenses.
Georgia Tech’s offense threw for 3,413 passing yards in 13 games (262.5 YPG) last season — 31st-best among FBS offenses. Tennessee’s defense allowed 244.8 passing yards per game last season — 2nd-worst among SEC defenses.
Tennessee’s TEs had 59 receptions in 13 games (4.5 per game) last season — T-2nd-best among SEC TEs. Georgia Tech’s defense allowed just 19.5 receptions per game last season — T-4th-best among ACC defenses.
Tennessee’s WRs gained 2,897 yards on 202 receptions (14.3 YPR) last season — T-30th-best among FBS WRs. Georgia Tech’s defense allowed 12.0 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-worst among ACC defenses.
Tennessee gained 3,807 yards on 292 receptions (13.0 YPR) last season — T-27th-best among FBS skill players. Georgia Tech’s defense allowed 12.0 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-worst among ACC defenses.
Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends
Tennessee’s TEs had 59 receptions in 13 games (4.5 per game) last season — T-2nd-best among SEC TEs. Georgia Tech’s defense allowed just 19.5 receptions per game last season — T-4th-best among ACC defenses.
Tennessee’s WRs gained 2,897 yards on 202 receptions (14.3 YPR) last season — T-30th-best among FBS WRs. Georgia Tech’s defense allowed 12.0 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-worst among ACC defenses.
Tennessee gained 3,807 yards on 292 receptions (13.0 YPR) last season — T-27th-best among FBS skill players. Georgia Tech’s defense allowed 12.0 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-worst among ACC defenses.
Tennessee WRs averaged just 4.4 yards per target (244 yards/56 targets) in the 4th quarter last season– worst among SEC Teams; Average: 8.3
Tennessee RBs rushed for 26 TDs in the Red Zone last season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
Georgia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends
Georgia Tech’s offense threw for 3,413 passing yards in 13 games (262.5 YPG) last season — 31st-best among FBS offenses. Tennessee’s defense allowed 244.8 passing yards per game last season — 25th-worst among FBS defenses.
Georgia Tech’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 13.0% of 391 attempts last season — T-17th-best among FBS offenses. Tennessee’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 10.2% of attempts last season — 5th-worst among SEC defenses.
Georgia Tech’s offense threw for 3,413 passing yards in 13 games (262.5 YPG) last season — 31st-best among FBS offenses. Tennessee’s defense allowed 244.8 passing yards per game last season — 2nd-worst among SEC defenses.
Georgia Tech TEs averaged 18.9 yards per reception (360 yards/19 catches) with 7-10 yards to go last season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.6
Georgia Tech were sacked just once on 97 pass attempts in the 4th quarter last season– T-4th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 13.7
Tennessee Defensive Stats & Trends
Tennessee forced 19 fumbles last season– 2nd-most in FBS
Tennessee forced 19 fumbles last season– 2nd-most among Power Conference Teams
Tennessee opponents averaged 6.8 Passing Attempts per TD (34 Pass Attempts/5 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone last season– 4th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.0
Tennessee allowed passes of 40+ yards on just 2 of 381 attempts (1%) last season– T-best in FBS; Average: 2%
Tennessee allowed passes of 40+ yards on just 2 of 381 attempts (1%) last season– best in the SEC; Average: 2%
Georgia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends
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 did not record a sack (43 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.4
Georgia Tech intercepted 4 of 407 attempts (101.8 pass attempts per int.) last season– 8th-worst in FBS; Average: 38.5
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