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Tale of The Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. Georgia Tech
Jan 28, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Khani Rooths (9) celebrates after hitting a three pointer against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Louisville (16-5, 9-1 ACC) is set to face Georgia Tech (9-12, 3-7 ACC) on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 3:45 p.m. EST at the McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, Ga. Here's how the Cardinals stack up against the Yellow Jackets:

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ESPN Prediction: Per ESPN's Basketball Power Index, Louisville has a 69.9 percent chance to win against Georgia Tech. The Cardinals have a BPI rating of 12.8 (36th overall), whereas the Yellow Jackets have a BPI rating of 4.7 (101st overall).

- KenPom Prediction: Per KenPom.com, the Cardinals have a 79 percent chance to take down the Yellow Jackets, with a projected final score of 79-70 in favor of UofL. Louisville has an adjusted efficiency margin of +21.33 (25th overall), whereas Georgia Tech has an adjusted efficiency margin of +4.38 (111th overall).

- Torvik Prediction: Per BartTorvik.com, the Cards have an 80 percent chance to take down the Yellow Jackets, with a projected final score of 79-70 in favor of UofL. Louisville has a "Barthag" of .9195 (22nd overall), whereas Georgia Tech has a "Barthag" of .6068 (119th overall).

- Personal Prediction: Louisville 84, Georgia Tech 71.

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