Georgia Tech Dominates Florida A&M in Convincing Win
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 2:30 PM ET · McCamish Pavilion
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 89, Florida A&M Rattlers 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Florida A&M Rattlers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets beat Florida A&M Rattlers 89-65 at McCamish Pavilion on December 28, 2025.
Who was favored in Florida A&M Rattlers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -3600 (about 97% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets triumphed over the Florida A&M Rattlers with a final score of 89-65. This victory at McCamish Pavilion marked an impressive continuation of Georgia Tech's strong home performance, where they have now achieved a record of 6-1 this season. The Yellow Jackets have been in solid form recently, winning six of their last ten games, including a three-game winning streak leading into this contest. They averaged 77.6 points per game while allowing 75.2 in this stretch, showcasing their offensive capabilities alongside some defensive vulnerabilities.
Florida A&M, on the other hand, has struggled significantly this season, holding a record of 3-8 overall and 0-5 in away games. Their recent form reflects a troubling trend, as they have lost their last two games and have only managed to score an average of 60.6 points per game while conceding 71.9. This performance gap was evident in their latest outings, including a loss to TCU where they fell 56-80.
The odds for this game, provided by DraftKings, favored Georgia Tech heavily, with a spread of -19.5 and a moneyline of -3600. Florida A&M was listed at +1500 on the moneyline, indicating a significant expectation of Georgia Tech's dominance. The total for the game was set at 146.5, reflecting an anticipated high-scoring affair, which ultimately came to fruition as both teams combined for 154 points.
In terms of individual performances, Georgia Tech's scoring was led by a balanced attack, with key contributions from multiple players. The Rattlers struggled to keep pace, particularly in the second half, where they were outscored significantly. The scoring plays highlighted a series of free throws and layups that allowed Georgia Tech to maintain and extend their lead as the game progressed.
The conditions for the game were favorable, with a home-court advantage playing a crucial role in Georgia Tech's performance. Their ability to capitalize on home support has been a consistent theme this season, contrasting sharply with Florida A&M's difficulties on the road.
Injuries were not mentioned in the block, indicating that both teams may have been at full strength for this contest, which is often a critical factor in determining the outcome of such matchups.
Overall, this game showcased Georgia Tech's ability to dominate at home while exposing Florida A&M's struggles, particularly in away games. The Yellow Jackets' current form and scoring ability make them a formidable opponent, while the Rattlers will need to regroup and address their challenges as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | GT -19.5 | 146.5 o -112 / u -108 | Florida A&M Rattlers +1500 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets -3600 |
Leaders
- PointsBaye Ndongo15Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- AssistsLamar Washington8Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- ReboundsBaye Ndongo11Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- PointsKaleb Washington21Florida A&M Rattlers
- AssistsJaquan Sanders4Florida A&M Rattlers
- ReboundsKaleb Washington5Florida A&M Rattlers
Recent form
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Last 10: 6-4Streak W377.6 scored · 75.2 allowed per game6-1 at home
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Florida A&M Rattlers
Last 10: 3-6-1Streak L260.6 scored · 71.9 allowed per game0-5 away
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- L82-85at Jacksonville DolphinsDec 3
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Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Florida A&M Rattlers | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-71 | 33-54 |
| Field goal % | 35 | 61 |
| Three-pointers | 9-32 | 6-11 |
| Three-point % | 28 | 55 |
| Free throws | 6-16 | 17-22 |
| Free throw % | 38 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 46 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 14 | 35 |
| Assists | 16 | 23 |
| Steals | 13 | 8 |
| Blocks | 5 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 20 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 50 |
| Fouls | 17 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 34 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half29-59Kam Craft makes layup (Lamar Washington assists)
- 2nd Half29-61Jaeden Mustaf makes layup (Baye Ndongo assists)
- 2nd Half29-62Jaeden Mustaf makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half29-63Jaeden Mustaf makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half31-63Anquan Boldin Jr makes 13-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half31-64Chas Kelley III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half33-64Kaleb Washington makes driving layup (Jaquan Sanders assists)
- 2nd Half35-64Kaleb Washington makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half35-66Chas Kelley III makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half38-66Kaleb Washington makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half40-66Jaquan Sanders makes driving layup (Kaleb Washington assists)
- 2nd Half40-67Jaeden Mustaf makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half40-68Jaeden Mustaf makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-68Anquan Boldin Jr makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-68Antonio Baker Jr. makes layup (Anquan Boldin Jr assists)
- 2nd Half44-71Eric Chatfield Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Baye Ndongo assists)
- 2nd Half47-71Jaquan Sanders makes 27-foot three point jumper (Lenard Taylor Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half49-71Kaleb Washington makes 22-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half49-73Baye Ndongo makes 1-foot dunk (Lamar Washington assists)
- 2nd Half50-73Jaquan Sanders makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-73Jaquan Sanders makes 15-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half54-73Jaquan Sanders makes 18-foot jumper (Tyler Shirley assists)
- 2nd Half56-73Anquan Boldin Jr makes layup
- 2nd Half56-74Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-75Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-75Kaleb Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-77Baye Ndongo makes 1-foot dunk (Chas Kelley III assists)
- 2nd Half57-79Lamar Washington makes layup
- 2nd Half60-79Tyler Shirley makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaquan Sanders assists)
- 2nd Half60-81Baye Ndongo makes layup
- 2nd Half61-81Tyler Shirley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-82Akai Fleming makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-83Akai Fleming makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-83Anquan Boldin Jr makes layup (Kaleb Washington assists)
- 2nd Half64-83Anthony Knowles makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-83Anthony Knowles makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-85Chas Kelley III makes driving layup (Eric Chatfield Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half65-86Akai Fleming makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-87Akai Fleming makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-89Davi Remagen makes layup (Chas Kelley III assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, below favours Florida A&M Rattlers.
Venue
- McCamish PavilionAtlanta, GA
- Attendance5967
- OfficialsTony Henderson, Kellen Miliner, Leslie Jones
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