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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs DePaul Blue Demons Betting Preview
Georgia Tech and DePaul meet Friday in Destin with each looking for its first power-conference win of the season. The Yellow Jackets enter at 5-1 after an efficient offensive outing against West Georgia. Damon Stoudamire praised his team’s defensive ceiling but pointed to turnovers as the variable that dictates their consistency. For updated odds throughout Friday, check the NCAA basketball odds page.
DePaul arrives at 4-2 with back-to-back double-digit wins over Gardner-Webb and Detroit Mercy. Chris Holtmann wants sharper defensive focus, but his group carries returning experience at the top of the rotation. CJ Gunn, Layden Blocker and NJ Benson all returned from last year’s team and remain the engine of the Blue Demons’ scoring.
This is Georgia Tech’s first game outside the state this season, while DePaul plays its first neutral-site matchup after six straight at home. Reeves and Ndongo give the Jackets reliable scoring, but DePaul’s continuity and shot creation offer a difficult matchup.
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Line Movement and Odds
DePaul opened as a small favorite at −1.5 with a total around 145.5. Georgia Tech has drawn some early support as an underdog, especially given their strong ATS profile. For comparisons on similar neutral-site games, the college basketball previews section provides context.
Matchup Breakdown
Georgia Tech wins when it protects the ball and controls the glass. They pull down 43.2 rebounds per game, and Baye Ndongo’s 14-rebound outing last time out shows their ability to generate extra possessions. Reeves remains their top scorer, and they’ve guarded at an elite level when not compromised by giveaways.
DePaul brings more scoring volume. They average 80.7 points per game and make free throws at a strong rate, which matters in tight games. Blocker and Gunn provide balanced perimeter production, while Benson gives Holtmann interior finishing and second-chance creation. The key is sustaining defensive effort for 40 minutes, something Holtmann continues to demand.
For additional angle checks and projections, see the free NCAAB picks page.
Injuries and Conditions
Georgia Tech
No new updates.
Full roster: Georgia Tech team page
DePaul
No new injury concerns.
Full roster: DePaul team page
Neutral-site indoor setting, no weather impact.
Best Bets and Prediction
DePaul’s scoring depth and free-throw efficiency give them a narrow edge in a matchup that profiles as tight in the final five minutes. Georgia Tech’s rebounding keeps them in range, but DePaul’s half-court scoring is slightly more reliable.
Projected Score: DePaul 78, Georgia Tech 74
Best Bet: DePaul −1.5
Secondary Lean: Under 145.5
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