- Georgia Tech is a -4.5 point favorite vs. Colorado
- Georgia Tech vs. Colorado Total (Over/Under): 51.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
The Georgia Tech (0-0) visit Folsom Field to take on the Colorado (0-0) on Aug. 29 in Boulder, CO. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT.
Georgia Tech is a betting favorite in Week 1, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).
The Georgia Tech vs. Colorado Over/Under is 51.5 total points.
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Georgia Tech vs. Colorado Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Georgia Tech | -4.5 -110 | 51.5 -102 | -190 |
| Colorado | +4.5 -110 | 51.5 -118 | +155 |
Georgia Tech vs Colorado Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Georgia Tech will win this game with 60.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Georgia Tech and Colorado, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Georgia Tech vs Colorado Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Georgia Tech will cover the spread with 58.1% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Georgia Tech Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Georgia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 85% ROI)
- Georgia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games (+5.60 Units / 93% ROI)
- Georgia Tech has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 away games (+3.15 Units / 94% ROI)
- Georgia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Georgia Tech has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 75% ROI)
Colorado Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Colorado have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.80 Units / 56% ROI)
- Colorado has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games (+6.80 Units / 26% ROI)
- Colorado have covered the 1Q Spread in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+4.05 Units / 60% ROI)
- Colorado has hit the Game Total Under in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Colorado has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.85 Units / 49% ROI)
Colorado Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Colorado was 9-5 against the spread last college football season (+3.5 Units / 22.65% ROI).
- Colorado is 11-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.3 Units / 9.36% ROI
- Colorado is 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.06% ROI
- Colorado is 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.75 Units / -17.92% ROI
Georgia Tech: Keys to the Game vs. Colorado
Georgia Tech is 11-1 (.846) when forcing and recovering at least one fumble since the 2023 season– T-21st-best in FBS; Average: .621
Georgia Tech is 3-10 (.231) when not forcing and recovering a fumble since the 2023 season– 5th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .501
Georgia Tech is 3-10 (.231) when not forcing and recovering a fumble since the 2023 season– T-17th-worst in FBS; Average: .466
Georgia Tech is 3-9 (.250) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush since the 2023 season– T-22nd-worst in FBS; Average: .431
Colorado: Keys to the Game vs. Georgia Tech
Colorado was undefeated (7-0) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times in the 2024 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .615
Colorado is 4-9 (.308) when not forcing and recovering a fumble since the 2023 season– 7th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .501
Colorado was 8-2 (.800) when making 7 or more explosive plays in the 2024 season– T-27th-best in FBS; Average: .627
Colorado was undefeated (7-0) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times in the 2024 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .574
Matchup Notes for Georgia Tech vs. Colorado
Colorado’s TEs had 10 receptions in 9 games (just 1.1 per game) last season — worst among Big 12 TEs. Georgia Tech’s defense allowed 4.2 receptions per game to TEs last season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.
Colorado’s TEs gained 67 yards on 10 receptions (just 6.7 YPR) last season — 3rd-worst among FBS TEs. Georgia Tech’s defense allowed just 11.3 Yards Per Reception last season — T-4th-best among ACC defenses.
Colorado’s TEs gained 67 yards on 10 receptions (just 6.7 YPR) last season — worst among Big 12 TEs. Georgia Tech’s defense allowed just 11.3 Yards Per Reception last season — T-4th-best among ACC defenses.
Georgia Tech’s TEs gained 337 yards on 28 receptions (12.0 YPR) last season — T-5th-best among ACC TEs. Colorado’s defense allowed 12.3 Yards Per Reception to TEs last season — T-30th-worst among FBS defenses.
Georgia Tech’s WRs had 194.9 receiving yards per game last season — T-29th-best among FBS WRs. Colorado’s defense allowed just 117.3 receiving yards per game to WRs last season — 7th-best among FBS defenses.
Georgia Tech’s WRs had 194.9 receiving yards per game last season — 5th-best among ACC WRs. Colorado’s defense allowed just 117.3 receiving yards per game to WRs last season — 7th-best among FBS defenses.
Georgia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends
Georgia Tech’s TEs gained 337 yards on 28 receptions (12.0 YPR) last season — T-5th-best among ACC TEs. Colorado’s defense allowed 12.3 Yards Per Reception to TEs last season — T-30th-worst among FBS defenses.
Georgia Tech’s WRs had 194.9 receiving yards per game last season — T-29th-best among FBS WRs. Colorado’s defense allowed just 117.3 receiving yards per game to WRs last season — 7th-best among FBS defenses.
Georgia Tech’s WRs had 194.9 receiving yards per game last season — 5th-best among ACC WRs. Colorado’s defense allowed just 117.3 receiving yards per game to WRs last season — 7th-best among FBS defenses.
Georgia Tech Skill Players were targeted 97 times in close and late situations in the 2024 season– most among Power Conference Teams
Georgia Tech’s TEs had 28 receptions in 12 games (just 2.3 per game) last season — 3rd-worst among ACC TEs. Colorado’s defense allowed just 17.6 receptions per game last season — 5th-best among Big 12 defenses.
Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends
Colorado TEs averaged just 6.7 yards per reception (67 yards/10 catches) in the 2024 season– worst among Big 12 Teams; Average: 11.1
Colorado TEs averaged just 2.0 yards per reception (2 yards/1 catches) in the 4th quarter in the 2024 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.4
Colorado’s TEs had 10 receptions in 9 games (just 1.1 per game) last season — worst among Big 12 TEs. Georgia Tech’s defense allowed 4.2 receptions per game to TEs last season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.
Colorado’s TEs gained 67 yards on 10 receptions (just 6.7 YPR) last season — 3rd-worst among FBS TEs. Georgia Tech’s defense allowed just 11.3 Yards Per Reception last season — T-4th-best among ACC defenses.
Colorado TEs averaged just 5.3 yards per reception (32 yards/6 catches) in the 1st half in the 2024 season– worst among Big 12 Teams; Average: 11.8
Georgia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends
Georgia Tech did not record a sack (43 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.2
Georgia Tech allowed 4.8 touchdowns per interception (24 TDs allowed, and 5 INT) in the 2024 season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.6
Georgia Tech intercepted 5 of 401 attempts (80.2 pass attempts per int.) in the 2024 season– 4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 34.9
Georgia Tech did not record a sack (43 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.8
Georgia Tech tackled opponents for a loss on 76 of 390 rushing attempts (20% TFL%) in the 2024 season– T-21st-best in FBS; Average: 16%.
Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends
Colorado sacked opposing QBs on 10% of pass attempts (39/391) in the 2024 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 6%
Colorado averaged 3.0 sacks per game in the 2024 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 1.9
Colorado sacked opponents 39 times in the 2024 season– most in the Big 12
Colorado allowed 48.2 receiving yards per game (627/13) to RBs in the 2024 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 25.1
Colorado has tackled opponents for a loss on just 3 of 66 rushing attempts (4% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 10%.
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