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At 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, the Virginia Tech Hokies (5-5) are at home against the NC State Wolfpack (7-3).
The Hokies are favored, but by less than a field goal (-2.5), versus the Wolfpack. The over/under for this game is 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 | -111 | -109 | 44 | -110 | -110 | -144 | +121 |
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 games with a set total have hit the over six times this season (60%).
Virginia Tech Stats & Insights
- Virginia Tech ranks 73rd in total offense this season (378.7 yards per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 21st-best in the FBS with 378.7 yards allowed per game.
- Virginia Tech is putting up 26 points per game offensively this year (76th in the FBS), and is surrendering 23.9 points per game (52nd) on the other side of the ball.
- Virginia Tech owns the 91st-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (205.6 passing yards per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking sixth-best with only 161.2 passing yards allowed per game.
- Virginia Tech is compiling 173.1 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 44th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 84th, allowing 156 rushing yards per contest.
- While Virginia Tech ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS in third-down percentage at 33.8%, it’s been a different story defensively, ranking 24th-best (33.1% third-down percentage allowed).
- With 11 forced turnovers (100th in the FBS) against 11 turnovers committed (29th in the FBS), Virginia Tech (0) has the 67th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
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 throwing nine touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 541 yards (54.1 ypg) on 130 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Bhayshul Tuten, has carried the ball 137 times for 613 yards (61.3 per game), scoring seven times. He’s also caught 24 passes for 218 yards and two touchdowns.
- Jaylin Lane’s 458 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 52 times and has registered 33 catches and 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 compiled 19 grabs for 275 yards, an average of 27.5 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
- Antwaun Powell has nine sacks to lead the team, and also has nine TFL and 31 tackles.
- Keli Lawson, Virginia Tech’s tackle leader, has 63 tackles, four TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Dorian Strong has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 16 tackles and three passes defended to his name.
NC State Betting Insights
- NC State’s ATS record is 4-4-1 this year.
- When it has played as at least 2.5-point underdogs this year, NC State is 2-2-1 against the spread.
- Two of NC State’s nine games with a set total have hit the over (22.2%).
NC State Pick Insights
- NC State has been keeping opposing offenses in check on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering only 314.9 total yards per game (20th-best). On offense, it ranks 106th by compiling 324.4 total yards per game.
- NC State’s defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 24th-best in the FBS with 19.4 points surrendered per contest. In terms of offense, it is accumulating 24.8 points per game, which ranks 84th.
- NC State’s passing game has been sputtering, ranking 21st-worst in the FBS with 180.1 passing yards per game. It has been more effective on defense, allowing 214.6 passing yards per contest (49th-ranked).
- NC State has been dominant on run defense, surrendering only 100.3 rushing yards per contest (15th-best). On offense, it ranks 83rd in the FBS by accumulating 144.3 rushing yards per game.
- NC State ranks 83rd in the FBS with a 37.3% third-down conversion rate, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks fourth-best by allowing a 27.2% 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 on 106-of-177 passing with six touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 433 yards and four rushing touchdowns.
- Michael Allen has racked up 52 carries and totaled 251 yards with one touchdown.
- Kevin Concepcion leads his team with 573 receiving yards on 50 receptions with six touchdowns.
- Terrell Timmons Jr. has 11 receptions (on 24 targets) for a total of 195 yards (19.5 yards per game) this year.
- Julian Gray has racked up 163 reciving yards (16.3 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Davin Vann paces the team with 6.5 sacks, and also has five TFL and 33 tackles.
- Payton Wilson is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s picked up 108 tackles, nine TFL, four sacks, and two interceptions.
- Sean Brown has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 49 tackles, two TFL, two sacks, and four passes defended to his name.
