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The Virginia Tech Hokies and the Tulane Green Wave will play in the Military Bowl. The bowl matchup is December 27, 2023, starting at 2:00 PM ET, airing on ESPN.
The Green Wave are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +7.5) against the Hokies (with an over/under of 46.5 points).
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Game Info for Virginia Tech vs. Tulane
- Game Day: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Annapolis, Maryland
- Stadium: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | -7.5 | -110 | -110 | 46.5 | -110 | -110 | -296 | +234 |
Virginia Tech Pick Insights
- So far this season, Virginia Tech has put together a 7-5-0 record against the spread.
- When it has played as at least 7.5-point favorites this season, Virginia Tech is 1-0 against the spread.
- Virginia Tech games with a set total have hit the over eight times this season (66.7%).
Virginia Tech Stats & Insights
- Virginia Tech ranks 64th in total offense this year (386.3 yards per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 24th-best in the FBS with 386.3 yards allowed per game.
- Virginia Tech ranks 58th in scoring offense (28.6 points per game) and 54th in scoring defense (24.3 points allowed per game) this year.
- On defense, Virginia Tech has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 10th-best by surrendering just 172.9 passing yards per game. The Hokies rank 86th on offense (210.8 passing yards per game).
- Virginia Tech is averaging 175.6 rushing yards per game offensively this season (47th in the FBS), and is allowing 149.3 rushing yards per game (62nd) on the other side of the ball.
- While Virginia Tech’s third-down defense ranks 37th with a 35.4% third-down conversion rate allowed per game, the offense has been worse, ranking 20th-worst with a 33.5% third-down percentage.
- Virginia Tech has the 65th-ranked turnover margin in college football at even, forcing 13 turnovers (104th in the FBS) while turning it over 13 times (23rd in the FBS).
Virginia Tech’s Best Players
- Kyron Drones leads Virginia Tech with 1,994 yards (166.2 ypg) on 153-of-264 passing with 15 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He also has 642 rushing yards on 146 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
- Bhayshul Tuten has 727 rushing yards on 155 carries with eight touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 25 catches for 220 yards (18.3 per game) and two touchdowns through the air.
- Da’Quan Felton’s 667 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 73 times and has totaled 38 receptions and eight touchdowns.
- Jaylin Lane has hauled in 37 receptions totaling 524 yards, finding the end zone six times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Dae’Quan Wright’s 28 grabs have turned into 366 yards.
- Antwaun Powell leads the team with 9.5 sacks, and also has nine TFL and 38 tackles.
- Keli Lawson is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s amassed 67 tackles, four TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception.
- Dorian Strong leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 19 tackles and three passes defended.
Tulane Betting Insights
- Tulane is 5-7-0 against the spread this year.
- Tulane has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 7.5 points or more this season (0-1).
- Two of Tulane’s 12 games with a set total have hit the over (16.7%).
Tulane Pick Insights
- In terms of total yards, Tulane ranks 70th in the FBS (379.2 total yards per game) and 33rd on the other side of the ball (333.4 total yards allowed per game).
- Tulane has been excelling on defense, allowing just 18.9 points per game (19th-best). On offense, it ranks 69th by piling up 26.8 points per game.
- In terms of passing, Tulane ranks 70th in the FBS (222.4 passing yards per game) and 93rd on defense (239.2 passing yards allowed per game).
- Tulane has been dominant on run defense, surrendering just 94.2 rushing yards per contest (eighth-best). On offense, it ranks 66th in the FBS by accumulating 156.8 rushing yards per game.
- Tulane ranks 66th in the FBS with a 39.2% third-down conversion percentage on offense, and 38th with a 35.5% third-down percentage allowed on defense.
- Tulane has fared really well in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of +8 ranks 17th-best in the FBS, with 25 forced turnovers (second in the nation) and 17 turnovers committed (66th in the nation).
Tulane’s Best Players
- Michael Pratt has thrown for 2,406 yards (185.1 ypg) to lead Tulane, completing 65.4% of his passes and collecting 22 touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 286 yards (22 ypg) on 98 carries with five touchdowns.
- Makhi Hughes is his team’s leading rusher with 243 carries for 1,290 yards, or 99.2 per game. He’s found paydirt seven times on the ground, as well.
- Chris Brazzell II has hauled in 711 receiving yards on 44 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring five touchdowns as a receiver.
- Lawrence Keys III has totaled 599 receiving yards (46.1 yards per game) and seven touchdowns on 33 receptions.
- Jha’Quan Jackson’s 26 catches (on 44 targets) have netted him 439 yards (33.8 ypg) and four touchdowns.
- Darius Hodges leads the team with 7.5 sacks, and also has nine TFL and 24 tackles.
- Tulane’s tackle leader, Jesus Machado, has 88 tackles, one TFL, and one interception this year.
- Lance Robinson leads the team with four interceptions, while also recording 36 tackles and four passes defended.
