Match Analysis: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Pittsburgh Panthers – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Time: 12:00 AM UTC
- Location: Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field, Atlanta, Georgia
Game Overview
This is a top-25 ACC matchup featuring No. 14 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (9-1, 6-1 ACC) hosting the No. 23 Pittsburgh Panthers (7-3, 5-1 ACC). Georgia Tech enters as slight favorites with a 2.5-point spread at home. Both teams feature high-powered offenses, with Georgia Tech ranked 19th nationally in points per game and Pittsburgh 12th. Georgia Tech boasts the 10th-ranked rushing attack in the nation, while Pittsburgh's run defense ranks 110th nationally, potentially favoring the Yellow Jackets' ground game.
Key Factors to Consider
- Georgia Tech has won 4 of their last 5 games and are 3-2 against the spread in that span. At home, Georgia Tech is 4-1 against the spread this season with an implied total average of 37.0 points. Pittsburgh has won 7 games against the spread this season while failing to cover 3 times. Georgia Tech's home/away split shows they average 54.7 points at home versus 57.1 on the road, indicating slightly better offensive performance in away games. The totals have gone over in 3 of Georgia Tech's last 5 games and in 3 of their last 5 home games.
- Recent search results do not provide detailed historical head-to-head matchup information between these two teams, so historical trends cannot be specifically quantified for this analysis.
- No injury information is available in the provided search results for either team.
- The game will be played in Atlanta with favorable weather conditions (67ยฐF, 0% chance of rain) at Bobby Dodd Stadium, providing Georgia Tech with a home-field advantage. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
- Both teams are ranked in the top 25 and competing in the ACC with playoff implications. Georgia Tech's undefeated home record (4-1 ATS) provides strong motivation to protect their home field. Pittsburgh, as the underdog, faces motivation to upset a top-15 opponent and improve their bowl positioning.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Georgia Tech -132 | Pittsburgh +112 | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | โ โ โ โโ 58% |
| Spread | Georgia Tech -2.5 (-110) | Pittsburgh +2.5 (-110) | Georgia Tech -2.5 | โ โ โ โโ 58% |
| Over/under | Over 61.5 (-115) | Under 61.5 (-105) | Under 61.5 | โ โ โ โโ 52% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 2% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 61.5 2% |
๐ฅ Best Value Pick: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at 2% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 2.1% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Georgia Tech will win 32-30, covering the 2.5-point spread with the game going under the total. This reflects Georgia Tech's home-field advantage, superior rushing attack, and strong home performance record, while acknowledging Pittsburgh's competitive offense and ability to stay within a close margin.
Predicted Score: Georgia Tech 32, Pittsburgh 30