Georgia Tech vs Vanderbilt Predictions, Odds

On December 27, 2024By Littum

College football bowl season will feature an exciting battle between Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and that Vanderbilt Commodores in the Birmingham Bowl.

The Yellow jackets has shown remarkable resilience in a season that can only be described as a rollercoaster. They pulled off one of the biggest upsets by defeating Miami and engaged in a thrilling eight-overtime game against Georgia, losing narrowly. Georgia Tech finished the season with a 7-5 record. The team will be led by the quarterback Haynes Kingwho had an impressive 72.5% completion rate, threw for 1,910 yards, 11 touchdowns and just one interception this season.

The Commodores finished the season with a 6-6 record, highlighted by an impressive win over Alabama, the first such victory in 40 years of their streak. All attention will be on the standout quarterback Diego Paviawho has demonstrated his versatility by leading the team in both passing and rushing. He accumulated 2,133 passing yards and 716 rushing yards, with a total of 17 passing touchdowns and six rushing touchdowns.

Here’s everything to know about the Birmingham Bowl ahead of kickoff.

Birmingham Bowl Predictions: Georgia Tech vs. Vanderbilt

USA TODAY: The majority choose Georgia Tech

Scooby Axon: Georgia Tech
Jordan Mendoza: Georgia Tech
Paul Myerberg: Georgia Tech
Eric Smith: Vanderbilt
Eddie Timanus: Georgia Tech
Dan Wolken: Vanderbilt

ESPN: Georgia Tech 28, Vanderbilt 23

Adam Rittenberg writes, “The game pairs two teams with unimpressive overall records but very impressive wins, which include Alabama (Vanderbilt), Miami (Georgia Tech) and Duke (Georgia Tech), as well as some agonizingly close losses to strong opponents. Quarterback Matchup between Georgia Tech’s Haynes King and Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia should also draw attention Neither team finished the season particularly well, but Georgia Tech’s ability to control the tempo with King and running back Jamal Haynes as he shuffles passes down the field could provide an advantage. Few would be surprised if Pavia leads Vandy to its first bowl win since 2014. I’m going with Ramblin’.”

Connection points: Vanderbilt

Bryan Logan writes: “Georgia Tech is missing a lot due to the transfer portal. First is receiver Eric Singleton, but they’re also missing left tackle Corey Robinson. Additionally, they’re missing two defensive starters. Vanderbilt is missing tackle Gunnar Hansen as This should be a close game with two team based on the quarterback’s ability to run. Still, Vanderbilt has the better defense and is the better turnover margin this year.”

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Birmingham Bowl odds, lines: Georgia Tech vs. Vanderbilt

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are favorites to defeat the Vanderbilt Commodores, according to BetMGM college football odds.

Odds from Thursday afternoon, December 26.

Spread: Georgia Tech (-3)
Money Lines: Georgia Tech (-150); Vanderbilt (+125)
Above/below: 50.5

How to watch Georgia Tech vs. Vanderbilt in the Birmingham Bowl

Date: Friday 27 Dec
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Current: Fubo
Where: Protective Stadium (Birmingham, Alabama)

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