The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets seek their first bowl victory in seven years Friday when they meet the UCF Knights in the 2023 Gasparilla Bowl. The rebuilding Yellow Jackets (6-6) last took the field for a bowl game in the 2016 TaxSlayer Bowl, a 33-18 win over Kentucky. They have appeared in just one bowl game since. The Knights (6-6) will appear in a bowl game for a sixth consecutive season and are hoping to erase the memory of last season’s 30-18 loss to Duke in the Military Bowl.
Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET from Raymond James Stadium. The Knights are 6-point favorites and the over/under for total points scored is 67 in the latest UCF vs. Georgia Tech odds via SportsLine consensus. Before making any Georgia Tech vs. UCF picks, be sure to see the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Georgia Tech vs. UCF and just revealed its picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several college football odds and betting lines for UCF vs. Georgia Tech:
- Georgia Tech vs. Central Florida point spread: UCF -6
- Georgia Tech vs. Central Florida over/under: 67 points
- Georgia Tech vs. Central Florida money line: UCF -232, Georgia Tech +189
- UCF: The Knights are 2-4-1 against the spread this season as a betting favorite
- GT: The Yellow Jackets have won outright three times this season as a betting underdog
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Why UCF can cover
The Knights had mixed results in their first season in the Big 12, finishing ninth at 3-6 and at one point enduring a five-game losing streak. However, their first season in a Power Five conference also had some highlights. The high marks included a near-upset at Oklahoma before falling 31-29 and a 45-3 thrashing of eventual Big 12 runner-up Oklahoma State.
Central Florida coach Gus Malzahn, who once led Auburn to a national title game, is no stranger to preparing a team for an important showdown. With the Gasparilla Bowl looming, Malzahn repeatedly emphasized that he believes a strong performance against a fellow Power Five opponent is critical for the health of the program moving forward.
“It will be really good for us,” Malzahn said. “We’re going to do everything in our power to be in that 12-team playoff next year. This bowl game is really important to keep that momentum going.” See which team to pick here.
Why Georgia Tech can cover
Georgia Tech coach Brent Key, who played on the offensive line for the Yellow Jackets from 1997 to 2000, says he’s taking an old-fashioned approach to this bowl game. That is, he is encouraging his players to see the bowl game as a reward for the work they’ve done this season and the core of seniors who have stuck with the program through lean times.
The Yellow Jackets are just two years removed from a season that featured just two wins over FBS-level opponents and was filled with lopsided losses. Last season, the Jackets also saw their share of turmoil surrounding the mid-season departure of former coach Geoff Collins before Key took over and provided the program with some needed stability.
“This is a good reward for the seasons these guys have had,” Key said. “The team, the staff, the whole organization, the entire Georgia Tech family … but really for those seniors, they have been through a lot.” See which team to pick here.
How to make Georgia Tech vs. UCF picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Under on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 55 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in nearly 60% of simulations. You can only get the pick at SportsLine.
So who wins UCF vs. Georgia Tech, and which side of the spread hits in nearly 60% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that’s up over $2,000 on its top-rated college football picks, and find out.
