Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Odds

Betting Odds

Point Spread: Virginia Tech (-2)
Game Total Line: (Off)
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The Virginia Tech Hokies will look to extend their lead in the ACC Coastal Division this Thursday night when they take-on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, who remain right on their tail. The kick-off from Bobby Dodd Stadium is slated for 8 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

Virginia Tech takes a half-game lead over the Yellow Jackets into this showdown at 8-1straight-up overall and 4-1 SU in conference play. While they continue to win on a weekly basis, the Hokies have not been overly dominant with a 2-7 record against the spread. Last Saturday, they squeezed-out a 14-10 win over Duke as 14.5-point road favorites. The week before they beat Boston College 30-14, but were favored by 21 points at home. The total has gone 3-5-1 in their nine games this season.

This team has relied on the age-old formula of pounding the ball and the ground and playing shutdown defense. Virginia Tech is ranked 24th in the nation in rushing offense with an average of 200.2 yards a game and sixth in points allowed; giving-up an average of just 15.4 points a game.

Georgia Tech comes in fresh off a bye at 7-2 SU overall (5-3-1 ATS) and 4-2 SU in conference play. It has been extremely tough at home with a perfect 5-0 SU record that includes a huge 31-17 win over No.9 Clemson as a 3.5-point home underdog two weeks ago. The total has now stayed ‘under’ in its last four games after going ‘over’ in its first five.

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The Yellow Jackets have been even better at racking-up yards on the ground with an average of 328 yards a game, which is the second-best total in the country. They have six players with over 200 yards rushing led by quarterback Tevin Washington’s 636 yards on 168 carries. He has also thrown for 1,199 yards and 10 touchdowns. All this production has also been reflected on the scoreboard with Georgia Tech averaging 37.6 points a game.

The Hokies are 1-4 ATS in their last five games on the road and the total has stayed ‘under’ in seven of their last 11 conference games.

The Yellow Jackets are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games and the total has ‘under’ in their last four games in the ACC.

Head-to-head, Virginia Tech is 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings and the total has stayed ‘under’ in the last four games. The underdog has fared well in this series with a 5-0 record ATS in the last five games.

Game Betting Pick

Stick with this trend as Georgia Tech finds a way to upend the Hokies at home with the straight-up win
Take Georgia Tech +2 at BetOnline where you can bet using your credit card.