Virginia vs. Virginia Tech Odds
Can Virginia go on the road and pick up a rivalry win over Virginia Tech when the two meet up this afternoon at 3:30PM ET?
Game Snapshot & Odds
139 Virginia at 140 Virginia Tech
Friday, November 23, 2018
3:30PM ET – Lane Stadium
TV: ABC
Public Betting Trends
According to oddsmakers at BetNow.eu, Virginia is favored on the road in this game, as the Cavaliers are getting odds of -4.5 points against Virginia Tech. The over/under total for the contest is currently listed at 49.5 points. The public betting for this game currently has 68 percent going on Virginia on the road.
Hokies in a freefall
Virginia Tech has dropped for straight coming into this game following a 38-13 loss at home to Miami. The Hokies are now 4-6 overall and 3-4 in the ACC. Tech is 3-7 against the spread this year and 5-4-1 with the over. They have failed to cover the spread in six straight.
Tech is struggling on defense this year, far more than we have ever really seen. The Hokies are giving up 31.7 points and 436.6 yards per contest. Their run defense is giving up over 200 yards per game. On offense, the Hokies average 28.2 points and 421.6 yards per contest. Ryan Willis has been the starting QB most of the season, throwing for 1,986 yards and 17 touchdowns with six interceptions. Damon Hazelton has caught 45 passes for 745 yards and eight touchdowns while Steven Peoples has rushed for 586 yards and five touchdowns.
Cavs looking to avoid back-to-back losses
Virginia already has a bowl game locked up, but the Cavs have lost two of their last three and looking to end the regular season on a high note. Virginia is 7-4 overall and 4-3 in the ACC. The Cavs are 8-3 against the spread and 6-5 with the over. UVA is just 1-2 ATS in its last three.
The Cavs have been led by their defense this year, as they are allowing just 20.6 points and 326.6 yards per game. Their pass defense is giving up just 178.4 yards per contest. On offense, Virginia averages 28.3 points and 378.8 yards per game. Their rushing attack puts up 171.2 yards per contest. Jordan Ellis has rushed for 868 yards and eight touchdowns. Bryce Perkins has thrown for 2,213 yards and 19 touchdowns while rushing for 730 yards and nine scores. Olamide Zaccheaus is the leading receiver with 903 yards and six touchdowns on 77 catches.
College Football Betting Trends
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech has failed to cover the spread in four straight home games and five straight conference games.
Virginia
Virginia is 4-1 against the spread in its last five conference games and 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games overall.
Prediction:
Virginia Tech has dominated this series, but these two teams are very much unlike they have usually been in previous years. The Hokies are not playing well on defense at all this year and their offense has been very inconsistent. UVA has a defense that should be able to lock up Tech and its offense. From there, the Cavs won’t have to score a lot to cover the spread. I like Virginia in this one, as the Cavs have years of frustration to let out on the Hokies.
College Football Prediction: Virginia -4.5
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