Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – October 26, 2023

A pair of ACC teams square off when the Virginia Tech Hokies (3-4) face off against the Syracuse Orange (4-3) on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Lane Stadium. The Hokies are favored by 2.5 points. The over/under is 47.5 in the contest.

Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse Favorite, Moneyline, Total

  • Spread Favorite: Hokies (-2.5)
  • Moneyline: Hokies (-135), Orange (+114)
  • Total: 47.5 points
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    How to Watch Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse

  • When: Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
  • Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia
  • TV: ESPN
  • Hokies 2023 Stats & Rankings

    Stat Average (Total) Rank
    Pass yards 219.4 (1536) 78
    Rush yards 140.4 (983) 89
    Points scored 24.4 (171) 98
    Pass yards against 169.4 (1186) 8
    Rush yards against 173 (1211) 106
    Points allowed 24.7 (173) 65

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    Virginia Tech 2023 Betting Info

  • The Hokies have covered four times in six games with a spread this season.
  • Virginia Tech is 1-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites.
  • In the Hokies’ six games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total three times.
  • The average point total for Hokies games this season is 0.6 less points than the total of 47.5 in this matchup.
  • The Hokies are a perfect 3-0 against the spread over their past three games, and have a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
  • In all of those games, the final combined score was under the set total.
  • The Orange’s past three outings have ended with an average of 54.8 points scored. That’s 7.3 more points than this contest’s over/under.
  • Hokies Home/Away Splits (2023)

    Overall Home Away
    Point Total AVG 46.9 46.5 47.8
    Implied Total AVG 27.8 26 31.5
    ATS Record 4-2-0 3-1-0 1-1-0
    Over/Under Record 3-3-0 2-2-0 1-1-0
    Moneyline Favorite Record 2-0 2-0 0-0
    Moneyline Underdog Record 1-2 1-0 0-2

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    Virginia Tech’s Offense vs. Syracuse’s Defense (2023)

  • The Hokies average 3.7 yards per carry (100th in college football) compared to the 3.4 per attempt the Orange give up (29th in the FBS).
  • The Hokies have the 89th-ranked rushing offense in the FBS (140.4 yards per game). They take on the Orange’s 43rd-ranked rushing defense, which gives up 125.3 on the ground per game.
  • Syracuse has the 45th-ranked scoring defense (22.1 points per game). Virginia Tech’s 89th-ranked scoring offense puts up 24.4 points per game.
  • Orange 2023 Stats & Rankings

    Stat Average (Total) Rank
    Pass yards 232.1 (1625) 63
    Rush yards 167.1 (1170) 53
    Points scored 28.7 (201) 77
    Pass yards against 255.7 (1790) 116
    Rush yards against 125.3 (877) 43
    Points allowed 22.1 (155) 45

    Syracuse 2023 Betting Info

  • The Orange have three wins in seven contests against the spread this year.
  • Virginia Tech is 1-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites.
  • The Orange have had one game (out of seven) hit the over this season.
  • The average total the Hokies have had set in games this season is 0.6 fewer points than this outing’s point total.
  • The Hokies have covered the spread in their past three matchups while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
  • The final combined score of each of the last three Syracuse games did not go over the set point total.
  • The last three Orange games averaged 54.8 total points, 7.3 more points than this matchup’s point total.
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    Orange Home/Away Splits (2023)

    Overall Home Away
    Point Total AVG 54 52.1 56.5
    Implied Total AVG 35.3 37 33
    ATS Record 3-3-1 2-1-1 1-2-0
    Over/Under Record 1-6-0 1-3-0 0-3-0
    Moneyline Favorite Record 3-0 2-0 1-0
    Moneyline Underdog Record 0-3 0-1 0-2

    Syracuse’s Offense vs. Virginia Tech’s Defense (2023)

  • Syracuse averages 232.1 yards through the air per game (63rd in the FBS). Virginia Tech ranks eighth, giving up 169.4 passing yards.
  • The Orange’s running game ranks 53rd in the FBS (167.1 yards per game), while the Hokies allow 173 per game (106th-ranked run defense).
  • Syracuse converts 45.5% of its third downs (22nd in college football), while Virginia Tech’s defense ranks 69th in that category (37.9%)
  • Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse Prediction and Pick

    Our prediction for Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse sees the Hokies (-135 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we pick the over at 47.5 points.

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