Virginia Tech at North Carolina College Football Picks and Predictions 10/12/2018

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Kenan Memorial Stadium

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The Virginia Tech Hokies head to Kenan Memorial Stadium to play the North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Virginia Tech as 6 point favorites. The Hokies are 3-2-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 3-2-0. The Tar Heels are 1-2-1 against the spread and their over/under mark is 3-1-0.

Valuable Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Trends

The Virginia Tech Hokies are 3-2-0 against the over/under

The Virginia Tech Hokies are 3-2-0 against the spread

Important North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Trends

The North Carolina Tar Heels are 3-1-0 against the over/under

The North Carolina Tar Heels are 1-2-1 against the spread

Key Virginia Tech Hokies Injuries

10/04/18 DL Houshun Gaines Personal is probable Saturday vs Notre Dame
10/01/18 OL Silas Dzansi Shoulder is probable Saturday vs Notre Dame
09/30/18 WR Tre Turner Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Notre Dame
09/24/18 QB Josh Jackson Leg is out indefinitely
09/23/18 DL Trevon Hill Dismissed is out for season
08/22/18 LB Alan Tisdale Achilles is out for season
06/25/18 DB Jeremy Webb Achilles is out for season

Key North Carolina Tar Heels Injuries

09/25/18 DE Malik Carney Suspension Served is upgraded to probable Thursday vs Miami Florida
09/23/18 DT Aaron Crawford Knee is questionable Thursday vs Miami Florida
09/23/18 WR Beau Corrales Suspension Served is probable Thursday vs Miami Florida
09/23/18 OL Brian Anderson Suspension Served is probable Thursday vs Miami Florida
09/23/18 QB Chazz Surratt Suspension Served is probable, but may not start Thursday vs Miami Florida
09/23/18 OL Jordan Tucker Suspension Served is probable Thursday vs Miami Florida
09/23/18 LB Malik Robinson Suspension Served is probable Thursday vs Miami Florida
09/23/18 S Myles Dorn Leg is questionable Thursday vs Miami Florida
09/23/18 OL Quiron Johnson Suspension Served is probable Thursday vs Miami Florida
09/23/18 DL Tyrone Hopper Suspension Served is probable Thursday vs Miami Florida

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Virginia Tech Hokies are 55th in the country in points scored with 175. They have run 369 plays this year for 2,359 yards, which ranks them 49th in Division 1 in total offense. The Hokies average 6.4 yards per play, which is 36th in the nation. As a team they have accumulated a total of 115 1st downs this season, ranking them 73rd overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Virginia Tech has run for 948 yards as a unit, which ranks 72nd in college football. They've run 206 times, averaging 4.6 yards per rush as a unit. The Hokies have been penalized on offense 24 times for 237 yards so far this year, which has them 109th in the country in penalties. Ryan Willis has passed for 836 yards this year. He's completed 61 throws while attempting 104 passes for a completion percentage of 58.7%. His quarterback rating this season is 143.3. He averages 8.8 adjusted yards per throw and 8 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Virginia Tech is 50th in the country in points surrendered on defense with 128. They have given up a total of 2,007 yards on D, which is 57th in D-1. The Hokies are 90th in yards per play allowed with 5.8. Opponent offenses have completed 120 throws on 189 attempts against the Virginia Tech Hokies defense this season, ranking them 100th and 88th in the nation. The Virginia Tech pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,487 yards in the air, which is 106th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 157 attempts for 520 yards this season, putting them in 10th place in the country against the run. The Hokies have had 21 penalties for 102 yards on defense this year. That places them 2nd in college football.

Special Teams Stats

Virginia Tech is 11th in the country in punt returns with 15. They've totaled 102 punt return yards and average 6.8 yards per return, which is 89th in D-1. They have returned 13 kicks for 300 yards on special teams, which puts them 43rd in kick return yardage. The Hokies average 23 yards per kick return and they are 55th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 2,761. The Virginia Tech Hokies have tried 9 field goals this year and made 7, which is 50th in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 78%. Virginia Tech Hokies kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 22 for 22 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,110 yards on 26 punts, averaging 43 yards per punt. That ranks them 48th in the NCAA in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Tar Heels have run for 713 yards as a team, which ranks 104th in college football. They've run 143 times, averaging 5 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The North Carolina Tar Heels have been penalized on offense 29 times for 274 yards so far this season, which has them 95th in the country in penalties. They are 129th in the nation in points scored with 84. They have run 288 plays this season for 1,511 yards, which ranks them 121st in Division 1 in total offense. North Carolina averages 5.2 yards per play, which is 105th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 82 1st downs this year, placing them 127th overall as an offensive unit. Nathan Elliott averages 6 yards per pass attempt and 5.1 adjusted yards per throw. He has completed 75 passes on 129 attempts for a completion percentage of 58.1%. His quarterback rating this year is 109.9. He has thrown for 773 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The North Carolina Tar Heels rush defense has allowed 168 attempts for 837 yards this year, putting them in 65th place in D-1 against the run. North Carolina has committed 21 penalties for 185 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 6th in college football. They are 70th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 147. They have surrendered a total of 1,545 yards on D, which is 10th in the country. The Tar Heels are ranked 73rd in yards per play allowed with 5.6. Opposing offenses have completed 62 passes on 110 attempts against the North Carolina defense this season, placing them 3rd and 3rd in Division 1. The North Carolina Tar Heels pass defense has also given up a total of 708 yards through the air, which is 4th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The North Carolina Tar Heels have attempted 9 field goals this season and made 7, which is 44th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 78%. North Carolina kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 9 for 9 this year. Their punters have totaled 782 yards on 18 punts, averaging 43 yards per punt. That places them 35th in Division 1 in punting average. North Carolina is ranked 59th in the nation in punt returns with 9. They've accumulated 44 punt return yards and average 4.9 yards per return, which is 108th in college football. They have returned 10 kicks for 218 yards on special teams, ranking 80th in kick return yardage. The North Carolina Tar Heels average 22 yards per kick return and they are 128th in the country in all-purpose yards with 1,773.

Who will win tonight's Hokies/Tar Heels college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Tar Heels +6

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