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The UCF Knights and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets play in the Gasparilla Bowl on December 22, 2023, with kickoff at 6:30 PM ET, airing on ESPN.
The Yellow Jackets are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+5), versus the Knights (with an over/under of 67 points).
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Game Info for UCF vs. Georgia Tech
- Game Day: Friday, December 22, 2023
- Game Time: 6:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Stadium: Raymond James Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCF | -5 | -110 | -110 | 67 | -110 | -110 | -206 | +169 |
UCF Pick Insights
- UCF has posted a 5-7-0 record against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 5-point favorites this season, UCF is 2-3 against the spread.
- Six of UCF’s 12 games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
UCF Stats & Insights
- Offensively, UCF has been a top-25 unit, ranking seventh-best in the FBS by putting up 492.3 yards per game. The defense ranks 87th (392.8 yards allowed per game).
- UCF ranks 33rd in scoring offense (32.5 points per game) and 60th in scoring defense (25.4 points allowed per game) this year.
- On offense, UCF ranks 43rd in the FBS with 259.2 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 38th in passing yards allowed per contest (205.8).
- UCF has struggled on defense against the run, ranking 13th-worst in the FBS (187 rushing yards allowed per game) this season. However, the team ranks fifth-best on the offensive side of the ball, putting up 233.2 rushing yards per game.
- On offense, UCF has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 10th-best in the FBS by averaging a 48.7% third-down conversion rate. The defense ranks 76th on defense (39.6% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- With 15 forced turnovers (87th in the FBS) against 16 turnovers committed (51st in the FBS), UCF (-1) has the 74th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
UCF’s Best Players
- John Rhys Plumlee has thrown for 2,074 yards (172.8 ypg) to lead UCF, completing 63.9% of his passes and recording 13 touchdown passes compared to eight interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 473 rushing yards on 91 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
- RJ Harvey has carried the ball 211 times for a team-high 1,296 yards on the ground and has found the end zone 16 times as a runner. He’s also tacked on 17 catches for 231 yards (19.3 per game) and two touchdowns in the pass game.
- Johnny Richardson has carried the ball 84 times for 557 yards (46.4 per game) and one touchdown.
- Javon Baker’s 967 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 70 times and has collected 43 receptions and six touchdowns.
- Kobe Hudson has hauled in 42 receptions totaling 853 yards, finding the end zone seven times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Xavier Townsend has been the target of 46 passes and compiled 31 grabs for 316 yards, an average of 26.3 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone three times through the air this season.
- Tre’mon Morris-Brash has 9.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 16 TFL and 46 tackles.
- Jason Johnson is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 84 tackles, seven TFL, and three sacks.
- Corey Thornton has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 25 tackles and three passes defended to his name.
Georgia Tech Betting Insights
- So far this year, Georgia Tech has compiled a 7-4-0 record against the spread.
- Georgia Tech is a 4-2 record against the spread when an underdog by 5 points or more this season.
- In Georgia Tech’s 11 games with a set total, eight have hit the over (72.7%).
Georgia Tech Pick Insights
- Georgia Tech’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in total defense this season, surrendering 437 total yards per game, which ranks 13th-worst. Offensively, it ranks 29th with 432.6 total yards per contest.
- Georgia Tech is posting 31.2 points per game on offense this season (42nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 30.5 points per contest (103rd-ranked) on defense.
- With 235.5 passing yards per game on offense, Georgia Tech ranks 55th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 46th, allowing 211.3 passing yards per game.
- Defensively, Georgia Tech is a bottom-25 run unit, allowing 225.7 rushing yards per game (third-worst). On the bright side, it is excelling on the other side of the ball, accumulating 197.1 rushing yards per contest (17th-best).
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Georgia Tech ranks 33rd in the FBS (44.2% third-down conversion percentage) and 108th on defense (43.3% third-down rate allowed).
- At +2, Georgia Tech sports the 47th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 22 forced turnovers (20th in the FBS) and 20 turnovers committed (97th in the FBS).
Georgia Tech’s Best Players
- Haynes King has thrown for 2,797 yards on 219-of-354 passing with 26 touchdowns and 15 interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 648 yards and nine rushing touchdowns.
- Jamal Haynes has run for 931 yards on 156 carries so far this year while scoring seven times on the ground.
- Eric Singleton Jr. has racked up 706 receiving yards on 47 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring six touchdowns as a receiver.
- Malik Rutherford has put up a 462-yard season so far with three touchdowns. He’s caught 44 passes on 62 targets.
- Christian Leary has racked up 351 reciving yards (29.3 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Kyle Kennard has six sacks to lead the team, and also has nine TFL, 51 tackles, and one interception.
- Clayton Powell-Lee, Georgia Tech’s tackle leader, has 67 tackles and one interception this year.
- Jaylon King has a team-high five interceptions to go along with 61 tackles, one TFL, and five passes defended.
