2009 Virginia Tech vs. Maryland Week 11 College Football Picks

Last Updated on November 14, 2009 8:36 am by drew

ACC Clash

No. 20 Virginia Tech looks to build some momentum heading into the end of the 2009 season on Saturday when the Hokies travel to

Maryland to face the Terrapins at 1PM ET from Byrd Stadium.

Bet Virginia Tech at Maryland
Virginia Tech is 6-3 on the season and 4-5 against the spread. The Hokies ended a two-game losing streak last week with a 16-3 win over
East Carolina. Virginia Tech has won 14 of 15 meetings with

Maryland.

The Terrapins are 2-7 on the season and 2-6-1 against the spread.

Maryland has lost four straight and both wins on the season come at home.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL have made Virginia Tech 18-point road favorites over

Maryland on Saturday afternoon. The over/under total for this game has been established at 48.

The key to the pick in this game is the

Maryland defense, which ranks last in the ACC, allowing 32.3 points per-game. With the Hokies having one of the top defenses in the conference, don’t expect the Terrapins to score many points. Look for the Hokies to be able to consistently run the ball behind the efforts of Ryan Williams. Williams should be able to score a couple of touchdowns and if Tyrod Taylor can play above his average performances, the Hokies will be able to cover.

Our suggested picks is the Hokies to cover the 18-point spread odds as well as the under. This should be a game dominated by the Hokies rushing attack, which will leave the game low scoring, but the Hokies should have enough talent to cover against a struggling

Maryland football team.

Our College Football Week 11 Free Pick for this matchup is:

VIRGINIA TECH -18 and UNDER 48.
College Football Week 11 Betting Trends
All games in this series since 1992

VIRGINIA TECH is 4-0 against the spread versus

MARYLAND since 1992

VIRGINIA TECH is 4-0 straight up against

MARYLAND since 1992

2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL since 1992

Games over the last 3 seasons

VIRGINIA TECH is 1-0 against the spread versus

MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons 

VIRGINIA TECH is 1-0 straight up against

MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons 

1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons 

All games played at

MARYLAND since 1992

VIRGINIA TECH is 1-0 against the spread versus

MARYLAND since 1992

VIRGINIA TECH is 1-0 straight up against

MARYLAND since 1992

1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL since 1992
Week 11 College Football Injury Report
VIRGINIA TECH

[RB] 08/13/2009 – Darren Evans out for season ( ACL ) 

[WR] 11/05/2009 – Brandon Dillard "?" Saturday vs.

Maryland ( Ankle ) 

[OL] 11/05/2009 – Beau

Warren "?" Saturday vs.

Maryland ( Knee ) 

MARYLAND

[DB] 09/13/2009 – Nolan Carroll out for season ( Leg ) 

[DL] 09/25/2009 – Joe Vellano expected to miss 3 weeks ( Foot ) 

[DL] 11/07/2009 – Louis Berman "?" Saturday vs. Virginia Tech ( Leg ) 

[RB] 10/10/2009 – Da’Rel Scott doubtful Saturday vs. Virginia Tech ( Wrist ) 

[RB] 11/07/2009 – Gary Douglas "?" Saturday vs. Virginia Tech ( Shoulder ) 

[OT] 10/09/2009 – Tyler Bowen out for season ( Foot ) 

[LB] 11/11/2009 – Demetrius Hartsfield is upgraded to "?" Saturday vs. Virginia Tech ( Hand ) 

[RB] 11/07/2009 – Morgan Green "?" Saturday vs. Virginia Tech ( Groin ) 

[QB] 11/08/2009 – Chris Turner is downgraded to doubtful Saturday vs. Virginia Tech ( Knee ) 

[DL] 11/07/2009 – Isaiah Ross out for season ( ACL )
Virginia Tech at Maryland Odds
Virginia Tech Hokies -18 Over 48 (-1550)

Maryland Terrapins +18 Under 48 (+850)
Bet Virginia Tech at Maryland
Posted: 11/14/09 7:36AM ET