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Lane Stadium is the venue where the Virginia Tech Hokies (5-5) will match up against the NC State Wolfpack (7-3) on Saturday, November 18, 2023.
The Wolfpack are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), against the Hokies (with an over/under of 44 points).
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Game Info for Virginia Tech vs. NC State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 18, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- 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 | -110 | -110 | 44 | -109 | -111 | -147 | +122 |
Virginia Tech Pick Insights
- Virginia Tech’s ATS record is 6-4-0 this season.
- Virginia Tech is 2-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites.
- Virginia Tech has hit the over in six of its 10 games with a set total (60%).
Virginia Tech Stats & Insights
- Defensively, Virginia Tech has been a top-25 unit, ranking 21st-best by allowing just 317.2 yards per game. The offense ranks 73rd (378.7 yards per game).
- Virginia Tech is averaging 26 points per game on offense, which ranks them 76th in the FBS. Defensively, the defense ranks 52nd, giving up 23.9 points per game.
- Defensively, Virginia Tech has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking sixth-best by surrendering only 161.2 passing yards per game. The Hokies rank 91st on offense (205.6 passing yards per game).
- Offensively, Virginia Tech ranks 44th in the FBS with 173.1 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 84th in rushing yards allowed per contest (156).
- While Virginia Tech ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS in third-down conversion rate at 33.8%, it’s been a different situation on defense, ranking 24th-best (33.1% third-down percentage allowed).
- Virginia Tech has the 67th-ranked turnover margin in college football at even, forcing 11 turnovers (100th in the FBS) while turning it over 11 times (29th in the FBS).
Virginia Tech’s Best Players
- Kyron Drones has been a dual threat for Virginia Tech so far this season. He has 1,525 passing yards, completing 59.4% of his passes and collecting nine touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 541 yards (54.1 ypg) on 130 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- Bhayshul Tuten has carried the ball 137 times for a team-high 613 yards on the ground and has found the end zone seven times. He’s also tacked on 24 catches for 218 yards (21.8 per game) and two touchdowns via the pass.
- Jaylin Lane’s team-leading 458 yards as a receiver have come on 33 receptions (out of 52 targets) with six touchdowns.
- Da’Quan Felton has hauled in 28 receptions totaling 447 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Stephen Gosnell has been the target of 30 passes and hauled in 19 receptions for 275 yards, an average of 27.5 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
- Antwaun Powell paces the team with nine sacks, and also has nine TFL and 31 tackles.
- Virginia Tech’s top-tackler, Keli Lawson, has 63 tackles, four TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Dorian Strong has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 16 tackles and three passes defended.
NC State Betting Insights
- NC State is 4-4-1 ATS this year.
- NC State is 2-2-1 against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this year.
- NC State hase hit the over in two of nine games with a set total (22.2%).
NC State Pick Insights
- NC State ranks 106th in the FBS with 324.4 total yards per contest, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks 20th-best by giving up only 314.9 total yards per game.
- NC State ranks 84th in the FBS with 24.8 points per contest, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 24th-best by allowing only 19.4 points per contest.
- NC State’s passing game has not been getting things done, ranking 21st-worst in the FBS with 180.1 passing yards per game. It has been more productive on defense, surrendering 214.6 passing yards per contest (49th-ranked).
- NC State has been keeping opposing offenses in check on run defense, allowing only 100.3 rushing yards per game (15th-best). Offensively, it ranks 83rd in the FBS by accumulating 144.3 rushing yards per game.
- NC State’s defense has been keeping opposing offenses in check on third down, giving up a 27.2% third-down conversion rate (fourth-best). On offense, it ranks 83rd in the FBS with a 37.3% third-down rate.
- NC State owns a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 22nd-best at +6.
NC State’s Best Players
- Brennan Armstrong has thrown for 1,082 yards (108.2 ypg) to lead NC State, completing 59.9% of his passes and recording six touchdown passes and six interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 433 yards (43.3 ypg) on 96 carries with four touchdowns.
- Michael Allen has run for 251 yards across 52 attempts, scoring one touchdown.
- Kevin Concepcion leads his squad with 573 receiving yards on 50 receptions with six touchdowns.
- Terrell Timmons Jr. has collected 195 receiving yards (19.5 yards per game) on 11 receptions.
- Julian Gray’s 15 catches (on 25 targets) have netted him 163 yards (16.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Davin Vann has racked up 6.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up five TFL and 33 tackles.
- NC State’s leading tackler, Payton Wilson, has 108 tackles, nine TFL, four sacks, and two interceptions this year.
- Sean Brown has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 49 tackles, two TFL, two sacks, and four passes defended to his name.
