Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Duke Blue Devils Prediction, 10/18/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Duke Blue Devils

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Location: Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, NC

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Devils (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 61.5

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (6-0) are on their way to Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday, October 18, 2025 where they will compete against the Duke Blue Devils (4-2). Georgia Tech opens as 3.0-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The total comes in at 61.5.

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets step onto the field holding a record of 6-0 for this season. In their last game, the Yellow Jackets went up against the Virginia Tech Hokies and earned the victory with a final of 35-20. In the game, they had 66 plays which gave them 481 yards. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ran the football 42 times and compiled 268 yds, which came out to an average of 6.4 yards per carry. Against the rush, the Yellow Jackets gave up 186 yds on 34 attempts, which is 5.5 yds per run allowed. Georgia Tech gave up 13 completions on 21 attempts for a total of 181 yards, and a completion rate of 61.9%.

Concerning scoring points, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are averaging 36.7 points per game. As a team they hold an average of 238.0 yards on the ground ranking this team at 12th in the country. The Yellow Jackets have tallied 2,861 total yards this year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Georgia Tech has compiled 6 touchdowns through the air and 19 rushing touchdowns. Georgia Tech has amassed 140 first downs, and they have been hurt by 39 infractions for 323 yds. They have surrendered the football 7 times.

Regarding yards through the air, the Yellow Jackets have given up 1,133 yards which puts them in 34th in Division 1. They have conceded 188.8 yards per contest through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 55.2%. During the season, they are giving up 358.3 yards per outing putting them at 65th in the nation. They have yielded 8 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 8 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.4 yards per rush and 169.5 yards on the ground per game on the year. For the season, they have allowed 1,017 running yards through 6 contests. The Yellow Jackets are sitting in 49th in college football when it comes to team defense, allowing 21.0 PPG.

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The Blue Devils come into this matchup with a record of 4-2 for this year. When they last played, the Blue Devils got the win with a final of 45-21 against the California Golden Bears. Duke allowed 29 run attempts for 41 yds (1.4 yds per rush). The Blue Devils pass defense gave up a completion rate of 62.5%, relinquishing 245 yds on 20 for 32 through the air. The Blue Devils finished with a total of 443 yds and they ran 67 plays (6.6 yards per play). Duke ran the football for 4.8 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 178 yards on 37 carries.

In relation to their ability to score points, the Blue Devils are sitting 25th in college football holding an average of 36.5 points per contest. The Duke Blue Devils are averaging 467.0 yards per contest, which ranks them 20th in Division 1. The Duke offense has 440 yds of penalties on 42 violations, which is 37th in D-1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 2 picks while losing 5 fumbles and they have been able to earn 140 first downs. For the year thus far, the Blue Devils have compiled 1,860 passing yards as well as an average of 310.0 throwing yards per outing, putting them at 10th in college football. They maintain an average of 157.0 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 942 yards overall.

The Blue Devils are conceding 25.5 points per contest, ranking them 78th in the nation. Duke has allowed a total of 739 yards rushing (123.2 yards per game) in addition to 14 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. They have conceded 6 touchdowns through the air in addition to 252.7 yards per game, which has them in 116th in Division 1. The Blue Devils defense has taken the field for 397 plays, ranking them 66th in college football. Their defense has earned 4 fumbles recovered and 8 interceptions this year. This year, they have relinquished 153 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Yellow Jackets/Blue Devils college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Blue Devils -3.0

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