Last Updated on November 27, 2010 1:30 pm by drew
Virginia vs. Virginia Tech Odds
No. 13 Virginia Tech looks to build on its 9-game winning streak on Saturday afternoon when the Hokies host Virginia at Noon ET.
Virginia Tech is 9-2 on the year and 7-0 in the ACC while Virginia is 4-7 on the season and 1-6 in conference play. The Cavaliers have yet to win on the road.
Trends show that the favorite has covered the spread in seven of the last eight games of this series while Virginia is 1-5 ATS in their last six against the Hokies. The under has hit in the last four meetings in Virginia Tech.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook Sportsbook.com have made Virginia Tech a 23-point favorite at home on Saturday while the over/under total has been set at 57.5. (View Matchup)
Opening odds had Virginia Tech favored by 23.5 points and the spread has since simply dropped down to 23 points. The over/under total opened at 57 and climbed up to 58 before settling in at 57.5.
The Hokies have been rolling since an 0-2 start, as they look for another 10-win season. The Hokies have won their last two games on the road by at least two scores. On the season, the offense is averaging 410.8 yards per game, including 212.4 rushing yards while the defense is holding opponents to 354.1 yards per game. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor is leading the offense with 2,082 passing yards and 19 scores while also adding 589 rushing yards and four scores.
The Cavaliers have dropped three straight games and six of their last eight. Their lone signature win this season came at home against Miami, but that was followed with losses to Duke, Maryland, and Boston College. The Cavaliers are averaging 415.2 yards per game on offense and giving jup 397.3 yards per game on defense. Virginia quarterback Marc Verica has thrown for 2,631 yards and 14 touchdowns on the season, but has 13 interceptions as well.
Virginia safety Corey Mosley is considered doubtful for Saturday’s game for personal reasons while Virginia Tech cornerback Rashad Carmichael is considered doubtful with an ankle Injury.
Over 5,700 Public Bets have been placed on this game with Virginia Tech getting 62% of the wagers at -23 against Virginia on Saturday.
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