Georgia Tech (0-0) vs Florida State (0-0)
Game Info: Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Aviva Stadium)
Betting Odds: Georgia Tech +10.5/ Florida State -10.5 -- Over/Under: 55.5
Georgia Tech & Florida State
Week Zero Game Preview
Its time for Football and I'm excited to dive into the upcoming matchup between Florida State and Georgia Tech in College Football Week 0, it is essential to analyze various factors that could influence the outcome of the game. Both teams will be looking to start their season on a high note as they face off at Aviva Stadium on Saturday, August 24th. The history of each team, the strengths and weaknesses of their respective rosters, coaching strategies, and recent form will all play a crucial role in shaping our prediction for this exciting battle.
Can Florida State Bounce Back from Last Year?
Florida State Seminoles seemed poised for a shot at the National title last year, until their offense struggled to gain momentum in the final weeks. This year, the team has revamped their offense and is confident in their ability to secure a spot in the college football playoff. While Jordan Travis has departed, DJ Uiagalelei has joined the squad after starting his career with the Clemson Tigers and playing for the Oregon State Beavers last season. Uiagalelei shows promise as a quarterback but must work on his consistency in completing passes. Senior running back Lawrance Toafili is a reliable all-around player who will play a crucial role.
In the previous year, the Seminoles' defense was positioned 11th in college football for pass defense. Although Jared Verse was lost from the pass rush, it is anticipated to remain a strong point. It will be crucial for the defense to strive for generating a few turnovers in this match. Achieving this should lead to a victory in the opening game. They have always surprised through the years!
Why Facts Say That Florida State Will Beat GT
Florida State has won each of its last 12 games against conference opponents.
Georgia Tech has lost 13 of its last 14 games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
Can Georgia Tech Start the Season Strong?
Brent Key seems to be the perfect coach for Georgia Tech, having transformed the program single-handedly. Haynes King is the standout quarterback for Georgia Tech, and his performance will be crucial for the team this season. Many predict that King could potentially become a Heisman Trophy finalist by the end of the season. While the wide receiver unit may not have any star players, they form a reliable group that is expected to benefit from their quarterback's presence. Eric Singleton and Malik Rutherford are the top two wide receivers in this squad.
Where this team could end up having issues is with the defense. The defense really struggled against the run last year, and they need to take away the running game here. The defense is also going to need to be better getting pressure. The pressure was an issue last season, and they need to try and disrupt the offense of the Seminoles this season.
Why Facts Say That Georgia Tech Will Beat Florida State
The underdog has won seven of Georgia Tech's last 10 games.
Georgia Tech has covered the spread in six of its last seven games as an underdog.
Florida State has failed to cover the spread in six of its last eight games as a favorite at neutral venues.
The Florida State vs Georgia Tech
Game Prediction
The Pick: Georgia Tech +10.5 & Sprinkle ML
Florida State will face a tough challenge in this game, and it's entirely possible that they could end up losing this game. With the advantage at quarterback and the game that is expected from King, Georgia Tech is getting a bit disrespected with this spread in my opinion and could make a statement with a significant win. The Yellow Jackets defense is great at applying pressure, ultimately making that difference in keeping this game close. Expect Georgia Tech to keep the score within a touchdown. It's a strong bet to back Georgia Tech against the spread in this game and don't say I didn't tell you first when they pull off a huge upset to start this college football season off with bang!
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