Naithan George and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (13-13, 7-8 ACC) face the Boston College Eagles (11-15, 3-12 ACC) this Saturday in a critical ACC matchup. Fresh off a career-high 26 points in Georgia Tech’s thrilling 90-88 overtime win over California, George headlines a team seeking momentum in conference play. Bettors favor the Yellow Jackets by 2.5 points, with the over/under set at 142.5.
Boston College, struggling at 3-12 in ACC games, relies heavily on its 8-7 home record to counter Georgia Tech’s balanced offense. The Eagles average 43.6% shooting this season – narrowly above the Yellow Jackets’ defensive allowance of 42.3%. However, Boston College’s defense concedes 75.5 points per game, slightly more than Georgia Tech’s 74.6-point average.
Key Performers to Watch: Boston College’s Donald Hand Jr. (16.5 PPG, 6.3 RPG) and Chad Venning (12.0 PPG last 10 games) anchor their offense. For Georgia Tech, sharpshooter Lance Terry (14.6 PPG, 37.0% 3PT) complements George’s surge (17.6 PPG last 10 games). The Yellow Jackets dominate the boards, ranking fifth in the ACC with 33.5 rebounds per game, led by Baye Ndongo’s 8.3 average.
Recent form tilts toward Georgia Tech, posting a 5-5 record over their last 10 games compared to Boston College’s 2-8 slide. The Eagles allow a concerning 80.0 PPG defensively during this stretch, while the Yellow Jackets show resilience despite opponents averaging 76.0 PPG.
“This game could pivot on second-chance points,” analysts note. “Georgia Tech’s rebounding edge clashes with Boston College’s home-court determination.”
With seeding implications for the ACC Tournament, Saturday’s 2 p.m. EST tip-off at Boston College promises high stakes. Can George’s scoring brilliance overpower the Eagles’ faltering defense? Tune in to see which team capitalizes on this momentum-shifting opportunity.