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How to bet on Florida State vs. Georgia Tech
College football is finally here. Florida State and Georgia Tech kick things off on Saturday.
The college football season finally gets underway this weekend, and it all kicks off in Dublin, Ireland with Florida State and Georgia Tech getting the season underway. Florida State is coming off a season that saw them go undefeated in regular season play, win the ACC Championship Game and still miss the College Football Playoffs. A lot of pieces from that team are now gone, but the returning group must have a chip on their shoulder. They’ll look to start things off on the right foot this season with a matchup against a pesky Georgia Tech team.
| WHO | No. 10 Florida State Seminoles vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets |
| WHEN | Saturday, August 24th at 12:00 p.m. EST |
| WHERE | Aviva Stadium | Dublin, Ireland |
| HOW | ESPN, ESPN+ |
How to bet on Florida State vs. Georgia Tech
Whether you’re betting on the Seminoles or Yellow Jackets to cover the spread, or you want to spice things up and bet a 6-leg same-game parlay, there are certain factors you should look for before placing your bets.
Comparing the best sportsbooks
If your state licenses multiple sportsbooks, it’s in a bettor’s best interest to shop across the different apps and find the best line available to them. The margins between a profitable bettor and a losing bettor are small. Every point matters and every bit of vig (the sportsbook’s edge) charged by the sportsbooks also matters.
While betting lines are similar across the industry, there might be small discrepancies between different sportsbooks. For example, all four of the major sportsbooks have Florida State as a 10.5-point favorite. However, DraftKings has Florida State to cover the spread at -108 odds while every other outlet is at -110 or higher. If you’re looking to bet on the Seminoles, DraftKings is currently your best option.
Here are all of the different odds available at the nation’s top sportsbooks:
| Market | FanDuel | DraftKings | BetMGM | Caesars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida St Spread | -10.5 (-112) | -10.5 (-108) | -10.5 (-110) | -10.5 (-110) |
| Georgia Tech Spread | +10.5 (-108 | +10.5 (-112) | +10.5 (-110) | +10.5 (-110) |
| Florida St Moneyline | -465 | -440 | -450 | -480 |
| Georgia Tech Moneyline | +340 | +340 | +340 | +360 |
| Over | Over 55.5 (-110) | Over 55.5 (-110) | Over 55.5 (-105) | Over 55.5 (-110) |
| Under | Under 55.5 (-110) | Under 55.5 (-110) | Under 55.5 (-115) | Under 55.5 (-110) |
Comparing the best sportsbook promos
In addition to finding the best odds and lines possible for the game, it’s also imperative to take advantage of all of the welcome offers available to new users. Sportsbooks use these promotions to attract new users, but if used properly, they can be extremely valuable to bettors.
If you already have an account with one of the sportsbooks listed, it would make sense to check out other options on this list. Taking advantage of all of the new user sportsbook promos available to you is the easiest way to give your bankroll a boost. Here’s a list of the current sign-up promotions available:
| Sportsbook | Offer |
|---|---|
| FanDuel | Bet $5, Get $200 in bonus bets PLUS 3 weeks of NFL Sunday Ticket |
| DraftKings | Bet $5, Get $200 in bonus bets plus a month of NFL+ Premium |
| BetMGM | Get up to $1,500 paid back in bonus bets if you don’t win your first bet |
| Caesars | If your first cash bet loses, get it back as a bonus bet, up to $1,000 |
FanDuel and DraftKings have recently expanded their sign-up promos to include free access to premium streaming services ahead of the NFL season.
Whether it’s a bet-and-get promo or a first-bet insurance promo, there’s a promotion out there for all kinds of bettors. Find the one that you like the most ahead of Week 0 of the college football season.
Betting insights on Florida State vs. Georgia Tech
All eyes will be on Florida State, who enters the season as a slight favorite to win the ACC ahead of Clemson and Miami. Last season, they went undefeated during the regular season and won the conference, but were left out of the College Football Playoff. The committee likely left them out due to a late season-ending injury suffered by Heisman candidate quarterback Jordan Travis.
Travis is gone and so are a ton of other Seminoles from last season. The team ranks 89th in returning production, which means this certainly isn’t the same team as last year. Georgia Tech went 7-6 in their first full season under Brent Key. They are a pesky team that plays hard, and they return former Texas A&M quarterback Haynes King under center.
If you’re betting on Florida State to cover the spread, you’re likely expecting them to overmatch an inferior opponent. Motivation from last year’s snub could also play a factor in your handicap.
If you think Florida State took a massive step backward in the offseason and might be entering the new season slightly overrated, grabbing double digits with Georgia Tech might be the way you lean.
Under Key, Georgia Tech is 12-3 against the spread as an underdog. Conversely, Florida State is 14-6 against the number in games played away from their home field under Mike Norvell. With this game taking place in Dublin, it falls under those parameters. One of these trends will be broken on Saturday afternoon. For an in-depth breakdown, check out our CBS Sportsline preview here.