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On Saturday at 12:30 PM ET, the Virginia Tech Hokies (2-6) will host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3-5).
The Hokies are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3.5), against the Yellow Jackets. The over/under for this game is 40.5 points.
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech
- Game Day: Saturday, November 5, 2022
- Game Time: 12:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: RSN
- Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
- Stadium: Lane Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokies | -3.5 | -110 | -112 | 40.5 | -110 | -110 | -178 | +141 |
Virginia Tech Betting Insights
- Georgia Tech’s ATS record is 3-5-0 this season.
- In games this season in which they were an underdog by 3.5 points or more, the Yellow Jackets have a 3-3 record against the spread.
- One of Georgia Tech’s eight games with a set total has hit the over (12.5%).
Virginia Tech Stats & Insights
- Virginia Tech ranks 16th-worst in total offense (319.1 yards per game), but has been a little better on defense, ranking 47th with 357.1 yards allowed per contest.
- While Virginia Tech’s defense ranks 60th with 24.8 points allowed per game, the Hokies have been a little worse on offense, ranking 17th-worst (19.4 points per game).
- Virginia Tech is compiling 217.6 passing yards per game on offense (91st in the FBS), and ranks 70th on defense with 233.0 passing yards allowed per game.
- Virginia Tech ranks 15th-worst in rushing offense (101.5 rushing yards per game), but has played better on defense, ranking 37th with 124.1 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Virginia Tech has been a bottom-25 offense on third down this season, ranking 15th-worst with a 31.0% third-down percentage. Defensively, the Hokies rank 28th in the FBS (33.1% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- With five forced turnovers (129th in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (42nd in the FBS), Virginia Tech (-5) has the 100th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Virginia Tech’s Best Players
- Grant Wells has recorded 1,678 yards (209.8 ypg) on 152-of-259 passing with eight touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 165 rushing yards (20.6 ypg) on 68 carries while scoring five touchdowns on the ground.
- Keshawn King has 259 rushing yards on 44 carries with two touchdowns.
- This season, Jalen Holston has carried the ball 53 times for 166 yards (20.8 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Kaleb Smith’s leads his squad with 569 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 31 catches (out of 50 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
- Da’Wain Lofton has caught 18 passes for 175 yards (21.9 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Nick Gallo has a total of 167 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 23 passes.
- TyJuan Garbutt has 3.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 4.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
- Dax Hollifield is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s picked up 56 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack.
- Armani Chatman has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 16 tackles and one pass defended to his name.
Georgia Tech Betting Insights
- Georgia Tech is 3-5-0 against the spread this year.
- In games this season in which they were an underdog by 3.5 points or more, the Yellow Jackets have a 3-3 record against the spread.
- One of Georgia Tech’s eight games with a set total has hit the over (12.5%).
Georgia Tech Stats & Insights
- This season has been hard for Georgia Tech on both sides of the ball, as it is posting only 307.1 total yards per game (13th-worst) and surrendering 424.6 total yards per game (25th-worst).
- Georgia Tech’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, putting up 16.1 points per game, which ranks fifth-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 79th with 28.1 points ceded per contest.
- Georgia Tech’s passing game has been sputtering, ranking 15th-worst in the FBS with 177.1 passing yards per game. It has been better on the defensive side of the ball, giving up 237.8 passing yards per contest (78th-ranked).
- Georgia Tech has been struggling in run defense, ranking 20th-worst with 186.9 rushing yards given up per game. It has been more effective offensively, putting up 130.0 rushing yards per contest (94th-ranked).
- Georgia Tech’s offense has not been getting things done on third down, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS with a 28.2% third-down conversion rate. It has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering a 37.5% third-down rate (62nd-ranked).
- Georgia Tech owns a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking third-best at +12.
Georgia Tech’s Best Players
- Jeff Sims has thrown for 1,115 yards on 110-of-188 passing with five touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 302 yards and one rushing touchdown.
- The team’s top rusher, Hassan Hall, has carried the ball 83 times for 417 yards (52.1 per game).
- Nate McCollum’s 386 receiving yards (48.3 yards per game) are a team high. He has 39 catches on 51 targets with one touchdown.
- E.J. Jenkins has totaled 226 receiving yards (28.3 yards per game) and three touchdowns on 14 receptions.
- Malachi Carter’s 14 grabs (on 29 targets) have netted him 220 yards (27.5 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Ayinde Eley, the team’s leader in tackles and sacks, has collected 3.5 sacks, 6.0 TFL and 57 tackles.
- Miles Brooks has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 29 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and four passes defended.
