Mercer Bears vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Predictions

Two losses don't settle the spread

Georgia Tech lost 14-13 to Colorado and 45-24 to Tennessee, according to Mercer University Athletics, the Bears’ official athletics site. SPF lists the Yellow Jackets as 39.5-point favorites against Mercer, requiring a win by at least 40 points to cover. Those losses alone don't justify laying that number or taking the underdog.

The same preview lists Mercer at 2-1 and 0-11 against current FBS opponents since restoring football in 2013. Georgia Tech is the likely winner, consistent with its heavy-favorite status, but Mercer's historical record offers little guidance on Saturday’s margin. Without confirmed starter availability or current matchup statistics, the spread is a pass.

Total and moneyline

SPF has the total at 59.5, with Over +102 and Under -122. Georgia Tech’s first two games produced 27 and 69 combined points, too wide a range to establish a scoring expectation against Mercer without more evidence about either offense. Pass on the total. The moneyline price is unavailable, so that market is also a pass.