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ACC rivals will do battle when the Virginia Tech Hokies (2-6) face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3-5) at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with sportsbooks listing Virginia Tech as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Virginia Tech has -169 odds to pick up the win, while Georgia Tech is listed at +138 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 40.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 5, 2022
- Game Time: 12:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: RSN
- Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
- Stadium: Lane Stadium
Betting Preview
Virginia Tech
While Virginia Tech ranks 47th in total defense with 357.1 yards allowed per game, the team’s offensive unit has been slightly worse, ranking 15th-worst (319.1 yards per game). Virginia Tech has been a bottom-25 scoring offense this season, ranking 18th-worst with 19.4 points per contest. The defense ranks 60th in the FBS (24.8 points allowed per game). Offensively, Virginia Tech ranks 90th in the FBS with 217.6 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 70th in passing yards allowed per contest (233.0). Virginia Tech has been a bottom-25 run offense this year, ranking 15th-worst with 101.5 rushing yards per game. On defense, the Hokies are ranked 36th in the FBS (124.1 rushing yards allowed per game). While Virginia Tech’s third-down defense ranks 27th with a 33.1% third-down conversion rate allowed per game, the offense has been less successful, ranking 15th-worst with a 31.0% third-down conversion rate. With five forced turnovers (129th in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (39th in the FBS), Virginia Tech’s -5-5 turnover margin ranks 100th in college football.
Georgia Tech
This season has been rough for Georgia Tech on both offense and defense, as it is averaging just 307.1 total yards per game (13th-worst) and allowing 424.6 total yards per game (24th-worst). Georgia Tech has been sputtering on offense, ranking fifth-worst in the FBS with 16.1 points per game. It has been more productive defensively, giving up 28.1 points per contest (80th-ranked). Georgia Tech’s passing game has not been getting things done, ranking 15th-worst in the FBS with 177.1 passing yards per game. It has been more effective on defense, surrendering 237.8 passing yards per contest (79th-ranked). Georgia Tech ranks 94th in rushing yards per game (130.0), but it has been less productive defensively, ranking 21st-worst in the FBS with 186.9 rushing yards surrendered per contest. Georgia Tech’s offense has been sputtering on third down, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS with a 28.2% third-down conversion rate. It has been better on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering a 37.5% third-down rate (60th-ranked). Georgia Tech has excelled in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of +12 ranks third-best in the FBS, with 18 forced turnovers (eighth in the nation) and six turnovers committed (sixth in the nation).
Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech Betting Analysis
Virginia Tech Betting Insights
Virginia Tech is 3-5-0 against the spread this season. Virginia Tech has yet to cover a spread when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites (0-2). Virginia Tech games have gone over the total twice this season. The Hokies have been the moneyline favorite just two other times so far this season, and they split the two games. The Hokies have played as a moneyline favorite of -169 or shorter in only one game this season, which they lost.
Yellow Jackets Betting Insights
Georgia Tech is 3-5-0 against the spread this season. In games this year when an underdog by 3.5 points or more, Georgia Tech is 3-3 against the spread. Georgia Tech games have gone over the total once this season. The Yellow Jackets have entered the game as underdogs six times this season and won twice. The Yellow Jackets are 1-2 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +138 or more on the moneyline.
Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech Against The Spread & Betting Records
Virginia Tech
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 47.1 | 47.4 | 46.9 |
| Implied Total AVG | 29.6 | 30.3 | 29.0 |
| ATS Record | 3-5-0 | 2-2-0 | 1-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 2-6-0 | 0-4-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-5 | 0-2 | 0-3 |
Yellow Jackets
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 54.1 | 56.3 | 50.5 |
| Implied Total AVG | 35.9 | 35.6 | 36.3 |
| ATS Record | 3-5-0 | 1-4-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 1-6-1 | 0-5-0 | 1-1-1 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-4 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
Players to Watch
Virginia Tech
- As part of the Hokies’ defensive unit, Dax Hollifield has totaled 56 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack in eight games.
- The Hokies’ defense has been helped by Chamarri Conner, who has played eight games and posted 2.0 TFL and 51 tackles.
- With 19 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks in eight games, TyJuan Garbutt has been a significant part of the Hokies’ defense in 2022.
- The Hokies’ defense has been helped by the play of Nasir Peoples, who has played eight games, compiling 3.0 TFL and 38 tackles.
Yellow Jackets
- In eight games for the Yellow Jackets, Ayinde Eley has registered 3.5 sacks to go with 6.0 TFL and 57 tackles.
- In eight games for the Yellow Jackets, Charlie Thomas has recorded two interceptions to go with 56 tackles, 5.0 TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
- Keion White has 3.0 sacks to go with 6.0 TFL and 26 tackles in eight games.
- The Yellow Jackets’ Miles Brooks has compiled 29 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two interceptions in eight games.
Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech Predictions and Pick
Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech betting card
- Pick ATS:
Yellow Jackets (+3.5)
Pick OU:
Over (40.5)
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Our pick to win this matchup is Georgia Tech, and we project that Georgia Tech will cover the spread (Virginia Tech -3.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 40.5 points.