Georgia Tech vs. Florida State prediction, odds: 2024 college football picks, Dublin best bets from top expert

No. 10 Florida State will play its first game outside the United States when it faces Georgia Tech on Saturday in the 2024 Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland. The Seminoles went unbeaten in the ACC last season, but they were left out of the College Football Playoff. They hold a 15-11-1 advantage in the all-time series between these teams, including a 41-16 win in the most recent meeting (2022). Georgia Tech exceeded expectations last year in its first season under head coach Brent Key, posting a winning record for the first time since 2018.

Kickoff is set for noon ET. Florida State is favored by 11.5 points in the latest Florida State vs. Georgia Tech odds, while the over/under is 55.5 points, per SportsLine consensus. Before making any Georgia Tech vs. Florida State picks, you need to see the Week 0 college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s Jimmie Kaylor. 

Kaylor is an NFL, college football and DFS expert for SportsLine, who has covered the NFL and college football for close to a decade as a member of the Pro Football Writers of America. His background as a former college football All-American and NFL player gives him a unique perspective when building his fantasy lineups and locking in his betting picks. He has his finger on the pulse of the college football landscape and has been cashing in big for the last two years. 

Kaylor destroyed the books in college football in 2023, netting a whopping 57.9 units while posting a 107-45-2 record. Anyone who followed his picks finished the season way up.

Now, Kaylor has dialed in on Georgia Tech vs. FSU in the College Football Classic and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the college football odds and betting lines for FSU vs. Georgia Tech:

• Georgia Tech vs. Florida State spread: Florida State -11.5
• Georgia Tech vs. Florida State over/under: 55.5 points 
• Georgia Tech vs. Florida State money line: Florida State -455, Georgia Tech +340
• Georgia Tech vs. Florida State picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why Florida State can cover

Florida State lost several offensive stars from last year’s roster to the NFL, but it reloaded by landing Oregon State grad transfer DJ Uiagalelei. He has played in 48 games during his career at Clemson and Oregon State, going 30-10 in 40 career starts. Uiagalelei has a favorable matchup in his first start with the Seminoles, as Georgia Tech was among the worst defensive teams in the ACC last season.

Head coach Mike Norvell added a pair of impactful transfers from Alabama in running back Roydell Williams and wide receiver Malik Benson, who are both sitting atop the depth chart heading into Saturday’s game. Georgia Tech led the ACC in rushing offense last season, but the Yellow Jackets are facing an elite Florida State defensive line. The Seminoles have won 12 consecutive games against ACC opponents, while the Yellow Jackets are just 1-5 in their last six season openers. See which team to pick here.

Why Georgia Tech can cover

One of Florida State’s biggest strengths is on the defensive line, but Georgia Tech returns four of its five starting offensive linemen from last season. The Yellow Jackets also have starting quarterback Haynes King back under center after he threw for 2,842 yards and 27 touchdowns last season. King added 737 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, so he is going to be a tricky player for Florida State to prepare for heading into the season opener.

Starting running back Jamal Haynes and leading wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. are back in the mix as well, giving the Yellow Jackets an experienced offense. Florida State replaced its top quarterback, running back and wide receiver from last season, so it will take some time for the new pieces to gel this year. Georgia Tech is 8-1 against the spread in its last nine games against FSU, and it covered in five of its final six games last season. See which team to pick here.

How to make Florida State vs. Georgia Tech picks

Kaylor has analyzed Georgia Tech vs. Florida State from every angle and he’s leaning Under on the point total. He has also discovered a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over one side of the spread. He’s only sharing what it is, and which side to back, at SportsLine.

So who wins Georgia Tech vs. Florida State in Dublin, and what critical X-factor makes one side of the spread a must back? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the expert who profited $5,790 for $100 college football bettors in 2023, and find out.