Match Analysis: Colorado Buffaloes vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-29
- Time: 12:00 AM UTC
- Location: Folsom Field, Boulder, Colorado
Game Overview
Season opener between Colorado Buffaloes and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, both teams coming off solid but unspectacular previous seasons with bowl losses. Colorado has a slight edge in scoring offense and defense rankings, but Georgia Tech is favored by bookmakers.
Key Factors to Consider
- Colorado finished 9-4 last year with a 32.9 PPG offense (30th nationally) and 23.1 PPG allowed (42nd), showing balanced strength. Georgia Tech went 7-6, scoring 28.9 PPG (55th) and allowing 25.6 PPG (72nd). Coloradoβs offense is comparatively stronger, but Georgia Techβs solid run game and defense may keep the game close.
- Recent direct matchups are limited, but public predictions and odds suggest a narrow advantage for Georgia Tech, likely due to home/away factors and roster conditions.
- No key injuries reported for either team. Colorado has named Kaidon Salter as starting QB, though the offense returns only three starters, indicating some inexperience.
- Game played at altitude in Boulder may benefit Colorado used to thin air. Georgia Tech relies on a strong rushing attack which could be tested in these conditions. Fan energy expected to boost Colorado in home opener.
- Both teams seek strong season starts. Colorado under new head coach Deion Sanders aims to establish credibility, while Georgia Tech looks to improve upon last yearβs 7-6 record and capitalize on established defensive units.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Colorado: +160, GeorgiaTech: -192 | Georgia Tech | β β β ββ 62% |
Spread | Colorado +4: -108, GeorgiaTech -4: -112 | Colorado +4 | β β β ββ 57% |
Over/under | Over 52.5: -108, Under 52.5: -112 | Under 52.5 | β β β ββ 64% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets -12% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 52.5 17% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 52.5 at 17% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 19.4% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Georgia Tech to win narrowly but Colorado to cover the spread with an under total due to balanced defenses and clock control by Georgia Tech rushing.
Predicted Score: Georgia Tech 24 – Colorado 21