\nSite<\/strong>: Atlanta, Georgia
\nBetUS LINE<\/strong>: Georgia Tech -7<\/p>\n
Preview:<\/strong><\/p>\n If it weren\u2019t for Charlie Weis and Mark Mangino\u2019s troubles, Bulldogs coach Mark Richt may be on the hottest seat in college football. After beginning the season ranked 13th in the AP poll. The Bulldogs are 6-5 and staring at one of the worst seasons in recent memory in Athens.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE FOR THE BEST CFB WEEK 13 GAMBLING PICKS FROM OUR TOP CAPPERS! \u2014><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n On the other hand is Paul Johnson, the Yellow Jackets coach who in only his second year is 19-5 and looking at a BCS bowl.<\/p>\n People were wondering if Paul Johnson\u2019s triple-option attack could work on the big stage. In his first year, Georgia Tech ranked fifth in the nation and this year they rank second with 314 YPG. Johnson\u2019s offense relies on two players, running back Jonathan Dwyer and quarterback Josh Nesbitt. After starting the season slowly, Dwyer has rushed for over 100 yards in six of his last eight games. Anyone who has seen the option knows it all goes through the quarterback and his ability to make good decisions. Nesbitt may not be able to beat you throwing the ball (he has gone over 200 yards passing just once this season), but he does make good decisions directing the offense. Since Georgia will stack the box with their 34th ranked rush defense and try to make Nesbitt beat them through the air, expect a few more passes from him.<\/p>\n Things keep getting worse for the Bulldogs offensively, they already have not been very explosive this year and things get worse if star wideout AJ Green can\u2019t go this weekend. He has been the lone bright spot for the offense, and if he is out three freshmen will have to take his place. Turnovers have plagued Georgia, ranking second to last in the country in turnover margin. Joe Cox has been part of this problem. The senior QB\u2019s numbers have been decent until you look at the interceptions (2350 yards, 21TD\u2019s, 14 INT\u2019s). Going against a team that doesn\u2019t turn the ball over very much, Cox will have to play a mistake-free game if the Bulldogs have any chance of winning. 2009 Team Stats<\/strong><\/p>\n Total Offense:<\/strong> Georgia- 73rd Total Defense:<\/strong> Georgia- 32nd Spread\/Trends<\/strong><\/p>\n Trends:<\/strong><\/p>\n Georgia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Georgia Tech
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\n This game comes down to the Bulldog offense scoring when they have the opportunity, because Georgia Tech likes to hog the ball, which limits the opponents scoring chances. Look for a close game like last year, and if Georgia can stop the big play they have a good chance. Unfortunately no one has been able to stop the Jackets running game, so a seven point win for GT seems about right for a rivalry game.<\/p>\n
\n Georgia Tech- 12th<\/p>\n
\n Georgia Tech- 46th<\/p>\n
\nGeorgia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Georgia Tech
\nGeorgia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Georgia Tech
\nThe total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia’s last 5 games when playing Georgia Tech
\nGeorgia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
\nGeorgia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
\nGeorgia Tech is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
\nThe total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia Tech’s last 5 games when playing Georgia<\/p>\n