Georgia Tech vs Georgia State Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

It doesn’t make any sense.Less than two miles apart and just a nine-minute drive between the two campuses … really?

Georgia Tech and Georgia State have never played each other?Georgia State is starting over with new head coach Dell McGee, and Georgia Tech is looking to keep it going after a fun 24-21 win over Florida State.

The ACC season continues with a trip to Syracuse next for the Yellow Jackets, but first they’ll have to deal with a pesky Panther squad.

Georgia Tech vs Georgia State Preview

Georgia Tech vs Georgia State How to Watch
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET
Venue: Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, GA
How to Watch: ACC Network
2024 Record: Georgia Tech (1-0)
2003 Record: Georgia State (7-6)
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Why Georgia State Will Win

Just how cashed is Georgia Tech?

It was just last Saturday that it played in Dublin, Ireland, and after the emotion and fight to get past FSU, there should be some semblance of a letdown.

The Panthers are rebuilding, but the secondary should be solid right away. As good as Georgia Tech was against the Seminoles, the passing game was just okay.

Georgia State has to part away and set up easy third down tries, former Georgia Tech QB Zach Gibson needs to be sharp on the midrange throws, and …

Why Georgia Tech Will Win

Having a game under its belt will matter in a big way for the Yellow Jackets.

The run defense was swarming against FSU and should take over Georgia State’s offensive front right away. Even more impressive was how tight the team was - no turnovers, just three penalties, 5-of-9 on third downs. There weren’t any opportunities for FSU to capitalize on.

If Georgia Tech can be mistake-free and D up like it did in Dublin, there shouldn’t be a problem.

Georgia Tech vs Georgia State: Who Will Win

It should be energetic and fun.

Georgia Tech might not have the same fire it did for FSU, but the defense will be terrific, Georgia State will look and play like it needs a few tune-ups, and the success from Ireland will carry over for the ACCer. It’ll be a bit ragged at times, but the Yellow Jackets will push through.

Georgia Tech vs Georgia State Prediction, Betting Lines

Georgia Tech 41, Georgia State 13
Line: Georgia Tech -20.5, o/u: 55.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
Georgia Tech vs Georgia State Must See Rating: 2

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