UMBC vs Georgia Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 18

Georgia Tech guard Lance Terry (0) handles the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
  • Georgia Tech is a -15.5 point favorite vs UMBC
  • Total (Over/Under): 159.5 points
  • UMBC / Georgia Tech TV channel: ESPN+

The UMBC Retrievers visit McCamish Pavilion to take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Dec. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Atlanta, GA.

Georgia Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-105).

The UMBC vs. Georgia Tech Over/Under is 159.5 total points.

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UMBC vs. Georgia Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UMBC+15.5 -115O 159.5 -115+750
Georgia Tech -15.5 -105U 159.5 -105-1200

UMBC vs Georgia Tech Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Georgia Tech will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UMBC vs Georgia Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Georgia Tech will cover the spread with 55.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UMBC have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 28 games (+10.80 Units / 34% ROI)
  • UMBC has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 28 games (+7.88 Units / 21% ROI)
  • UMBC have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 13 away games (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
  • UMBC has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 13 away games (+6.46 Units / 43% ROI)
  • UMBC has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 12 away games (+3.60 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Georgia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+3.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Georgia Tech has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Georgia Tech has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+2.15 Units / 11% ROI)

UMBC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UMBC has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).

  • 4-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.05 Units / 0.24% ROI
  • 5-3 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 17.17% ROI
  • 3-5 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -25.25% ROI

Georgia Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Georgia Tech has a 3-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI).

  • 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.5 Units / -6.67% ROI
  • 3-7 when betting the Over for -4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI
  • 7-3 when betting the Under for +3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI

UMBC Offensive Stats & Trends:

UMBC shot 35% from three (246/692) last season — best among America East Teams; League Avg: 33%

UMBC averaged 25% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (490 free throw attempts/1,988 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

UMBC shot 47% (928/1,988) last season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

UMBC averaged 78.8 points per game (2,443 points/31 games) last season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Georgia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Tech shot 69% from the free throw line (224/325) in the second half last season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 74%

Georgia Tech averaged 11.8 offensive rebounds per game (355 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Georgia Tech shot 32% from three (236/730) last season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Georgia Tech shot 43% (762/1,787) last season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

UMBC Defensive Stats & Trends:

UMBC averaged 5.2 steals per game (162 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

UMBC allowed 80.9 points per game (2,508 points/31 games) last season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

UMBC averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (804 rebounds/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among America East Teams; League Avg: 25.7

UMBC allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (235/745) last season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Georgia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Tech averaged 4.3 steals per game (128 steals/30 games) last season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Georgia Tech averaged 4.3 steals per game (128 steals/30 games) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6

Georgia Tech averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (818 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Georgia Tech forced 8.7 turnovers per game (262 turnovers/30 games) last season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8


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