FSU football: 3 reasons Noles cover spread, 3 reasons they don't against Georgia Tech
By Kelvin Hunt
FSU football remains a double-digit betting favorite over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Saturday's matchup in Dublin, Ireland. The game opened near -13.5. I've seen it as low as -10 in some areas. However, it settled at around -10.5 about 24 hours before kickoff. The line could move more in FSU's direction. Many variables could influence the outcome of this game. The travel and moving ahead five hours in time, new environment, different field, and the weather are all factors. This first game overseas tends to be a sloppy affair for teams.
They've been preparing all offseason for this moment, but the teams don't know what to expect. They haven't tackled much in spring, summer, and fall camps. There are new faces on the roster trying to get acclimated to everything. Some folks believe Georgia Tech has a real shot to upset FSU. Some folks believe FSU will gradually pull away because they have a talent advantage at nearly every spot. Here are three reasons why FSU covers this spread, and if they don't, three reasons that would likely be the culprit.