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At Lane Stadium on Thursday, the Virginia Tech Hokies (3-4) play the Syracuse Orange (4-3).
The Orange are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), versus the Hokies (with an over/under of 47.5 points).
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Game Info for Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse
- Game Day: Thursday, October 26, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | -2.5 | -115 | -105 | 47.5 | -110 | -110 | -142 | +120 |
Virginia Tech Pick Insights
- Virginia Tech has posted a 4-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- Virginia Tech is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
- Virginia Tech games have hit the over on four of seven occasions (57.1%).
Virginia Tech Stats & Insights
- Offensively, Virginia Tech ranks 91st in the FBS with 359.9 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 43rd in total defense (341.6 yards allowed per contest).
- On offense, Virginia Tech ranks 89th in the FBS with 24.4 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 65th in points allowed (341.6 points allowed per contest).
- Virginia Tech ranks 78th in passing yards this year (219.6 per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking eighth-best in the FBS with 169.4 passing yards allowed per game.
- Offensively, Virginia Tech ranks 88th in the FBS with 140.3 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 105th in rushing yards allowed per contest (172.1).
- Virginia Tech has been a bottom-25 offense on third down this year, ranking 13th-worst with a 30.9% third-down percentage. Defensively, the Hokies rank 69th in the FBS (37.9% third-down percentage allowed).
- With nine forced turnovers (78th in the FBS) against eight turnovers committed (38th in the FBS), Virginia Tech’s +1+1 turnover margin ranks 56th in college football.
Virginia Tech’s Best Players
- Kyron Drones leads Virginia Tech with 1,043 yards (149 ypg) on 87-of-150 passing with six touchdowns and one interception this season. He also has 344 rushing yards on 91 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
- Bhayshul Tuten has 360 rushing yards on 92 carries with three touchdowns. He’s also added 20 catches for 204 yards (29.1 per game) and two touchdowns via the passing game.
- Jaylin Lane’s leads his squad with 341 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 21 receptions (out of 35 targets) and scored five touchdowns.
- Da’Quan Felton has caught 17 passes while averaging 33.1 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
- Stephen Gosnell has racked up 15 receptions for 208 yards, an average of 29.7 yards per game.
- Antwaun Powell has seven sacks to lead the team, and also has six TFL and 24 tackles.
- Virginia Tech’s leading tackler, Keli Lawson, has 52 tackles, three TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Derrick Canteen has a team-leading one interception to go along with 18 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.
Syracuse Betting Insights
- Syracuse has covered the spread twice in six opportunities this season.
- Syracuse is winless against the spread (0-3) when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs.
- None of Syracuse’s six games with a set total this year have gone over the total.
Syracuse Pick Insights
- Syracuse is posting 399.9 total yards per contest on offense this season (62nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 380.7 total yards per game (80th-ranked).
- Syracuse is generating 28.7 points per game on offense this season (70th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 22.1 points per game (45th-ranked) on defense.
- Syracuse has been struggling against the pass, ranking 18th-worst with 255.7 passing yards given up per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, putting up 232.9 passing yards per contest (63rd-ranked).
- In terms of rushing, Syracuse ranks 53rd in the FBS on offense (167 rushing yards per game) and 46th on the other side of the ball (125 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- Syracuse’s third-down offense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 21st-best in the FBS with a 46% third-down conversion rate. In terms of defense, it is surrendering a 41% third-down rate, which ranks 91st.
- Syracuse sports a 0 turnover margin this season, which ranks 67th in the FBS.
Syracuse’s Best Players
- Garrett Shrader has thrown for 1,376 yards (196.6 ypg) to lead Syracuse, completing 62% of his passes and tossing eight touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 358 yards (51.1 ypg) on 78 carries with six touchdowns.
- LeQuint Allen has rushed for 511 yards on 105 carries so far this year while scoring seven times on the ground. He’s also tacked on 23 catches, totaling 157 yards and one touchdown in the passing game.
- Umari Hatcher’s 346 receiving yards (49.4 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 21 catches on 40 targets with two touchdowns.
- Damien Alford has put up a 319-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 20 passes on 37 targets.
- Donovan Brown’s 22 grabs (on 35 targets) have netted him 298 yards (42.6 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Leon Lowery paces the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has four TFL and 21 tackles.
- Justin Barron has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 48 tackles, two TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two interceptions so far.
