Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Picks and Predictions for Saturday February 14 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 02/14/2026, 04:15 AM ET

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets travel to Purcell Pavilion to face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Tip-off is scheduled for 12:00 PM with coverage on The CW Network. At the time of this writing the odds were not released for the moneyline. The total is set at 151.5, and Notre Dame is listed as an 8.5-point favorite. Be sure to check out our latest free college basketball picks for more daily expert analysis and selections.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: Looking to Break the Slide

Georgia Tech enters this matchup with an 11-14 overall record and a 2-10 mark in conference play. The Yellow Jackets have struggled recently, losing to Wake Forest 83-67, Stanford 95-72, California 90-85, North Carolina 91-75, and Virginia Tech 71-65. They have had difficulty finding consistency, especially in conference competition.

The Yellow Jackets are averaging 74.5 points per game while allowing 75.8. They shoot 45% from the field and pull down 38.4 rebounds per contest. With 16.2 assists per game, Georgia Tech does a solid job moving the basketball, but defensive lapses have hurt them in key stretches.

Defensively, Georgia Tech averages 6.1 steals and 4.2 blocks per game. Their rim protection has been one of their stronger areas, but they have struggled to contain perimeter scoring. If they are to compete here, they will need improved defensive execution.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Searching for Momentum at Home

Notre Dame comes in with an 11-14 overall record and a 2-10 conference mark, matching Georgia Tech in the standings. The Fighting Irish have also been in a slump, losing to SMU 89-81, Florida State 82-79, Louisville 76-65, Syracuse 86-72, and Virginia 100-97 in double overtime.

The Irish average 74.1 points per game while allowing 73.4. They shoot 45% from the field and average 37 rebounds per contest. However, they average just 12.3 assists per game, indicating that their offense can stagnate at times.

Notre Dame’s defense has shown flashes but has struggled in close games. They average 4.6 steals and 2.3 blocks per contest. Playing at home gives them an opportunity to reset and control tempo against a Georgia Tech team that has also struggled.

Georgia Tech vs Notre Dame Pick

Georgia Tech vs Notre Dame Spread Pick

Pick: Notre Dame -8.5

Both teams have struggled recently, but Notre Dame at home against a Georgia Tech squad that has lost five straight provides value. The Irish should be able to control the pace and capitalize on Georgia Tech’s defensive vulnerabilities.

Georgia Tech vs Notre Dame Total Pick

Pick: Over 151.5

I expect both teams to push the pace in an attempt to break their losing streaks. Defensive inconsistencies on both sides suggest that scoring opportunities will be available throughout the game.

Final Score Prediction: Notre Dame 81, Georgia Tech 74

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