Friday, October 9, 2015

Lane Stadium

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The North Carolina State Wolfpack take on the Virginia Tech Hokies on Friday at Lane Stadium. The opening line for this game has Virginia Tech as 2 point favorites and the over/under was set at 53.

Jacoby Brissett finished his last game with 183 yards through the air for North Carolina State. He completed 16 passes out of 28 attempts for a 57% completion percentage. The Wolfpack were led in rushing by Matt Dayes, who finished with 68 yards on 19 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 4 yards per carry. Jaylen Samuels led the team in receiving. He had a total of 75 yards on 5 receptions for an average of 15 yards per catch in the game. As a team in that game North Carolina State got a total of 11 first downs by way of 3 rushing, 6 passing, and 2 by penalty. They ran 58 total plays for 228 yards for the game. The Wolfpack ran for 45 yards on 30 attempts.

Brenden Motley finished his last game with 91 yards through the air for Virginia Tech. He completed 9 passes out of 20 attempts for a 45% completion percentage. The Hokies were led in rushing by Travon McMillian, who finished with 14 yards on 6 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 2 yards per carry. Bucky Hodges led the team in receiving. He had a total of 42 yards on 2 receptions for an average of 21 yards per catch in the game. Virginia Tech got a total of 12 first downs by way of 4 rushing, 6 passing, and 2 by penalty. They ran 53 total plays for 100 yards for the game. The Hokies ran for 9 yards on 33 attempts.

North Carolina State is scoring 39.6 points per game on offense this season. In the passing department, they are averaging 19.6 passes on 27.6 attempts for a 71 percent completion percentage this season. They throw for a total of 212.2 yards per game through the air as well. The Wolfpack are averaging 216.2 rushing yards per game on 45.8 attempts per contest for an average of 4.7 yards per carry. They also run 73.4 plays per contest and average 5.8 yards per play for an average of 428.4 yards per game. The Wolfpack are averaging 23.4 first downs per game and they accumulate 38.2 penalty yards per game via 3.6 penalties.

North Carolina State allows 145.6 passing yards per game and 13.6 points per contest on defense. They give up 11.6 completions on 25.4 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 45.7. The Wolfpack give up 80.2 rushing yards per contest on 28 carries for a 2.9 average per carry. North Carolina State gives up 225.8 total yards per game including 4.2 yards per play. They force 1 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 4.2 penalties per game that total 36.4 yards as a unit.

Virginia Tech averages 31.6 points per game this season on offense. In the passing department, they complete 15.8 passes per game on 27.4 attempts for a 57.7 percent completion percentage. They are throwing for 216.2 yards through the air per game thus far. The Hokies rush for an average of 166.4 yards per contest on 43.2 attempts for an average of 3.9 yards per carry for the season. They also run 70.6 plays per game and average 5.4 yards per play for a total of 382.6 yards per game. The Hokies get an average of 19 first downs per game and they average 76 penalty yards per game via 8.6 penalties.

Virginia Tech allows an average of 157.8 passing yards and 24.2 points per contest. They give up 10.8 completions on 23 attempts for a completion percentage of 47 per game. The Hokies give up 197.6 rushing yards per game on 39.2 carries for an average of 5 yards per carry. Virginia Tech gives up 355.4 total yards per game including an average of 5.7 per play. They create an average of 2.4 turnovers per game and 7.4 penalties for 68.8 yards each game.

North Carolina State Betting Trends

North Carolina State is 2-3-0 against the over/under so far this season

North Carolina State has an ATS record of 4-1-0 this season

Virginia Tech Betting Trends

Virginia Tech is 4-1-0 against the over/under so far this season

Virginia Tech has an ATS record of 2-3-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

North Carolina State

10/04/15 OG Alex Barr Ankle "?" Friday vs. Virginia Tech
10/04/15 OL Bryce Kennedy Concussion "?" Friday vs. Virginia Tech
10/04/15 RB Johnny Frasier Ankle "?" Friday vs. Virginia Tech
09/30/15 RB Shadrach Thornton Legal problems dismissed from team
09/17/15 WR Elliott Davis Dismissed left the team
09/17/15 TE Micah Till Dismissed left the team

Virginia Tech

10/04/15 DL Corey Marshall Hamstring "?" Friday vs. NC State
10/04/15 RB Marshawn Williams Knee "?" Friday vs. NC State
10/04/15 QB Michael Brewer Shoulder "?" Friday vs. NC State
09/28/15 CB Kendall Fuller Knee out for season
09/28/15 RB Shai McKenzie Knee out for season
08/24/15 LB Holland Fisher Personal has left team
08/24/15 CB Shawn Payne Personal has left team

Tony's Pick: Take North Carolina State

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