Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Virginia Cavaliers Prediction, 11/4/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Virginia Cavaliers

Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023

Location: Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, VA

TV: CW NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Cavaliers (+1)

Total/Over-Under: 53

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (4-4) are traveling to Scott Stadium on Saturday, November 4, 2023 where they will try to defeat the Virginia Cavaliers (2-6). Virginia opens this matchup as 1-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The total is 53.

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets step onto the field holding a record of 4-4 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Yellow Jackets faced off with the North Carolina Tar Heels and walked away with a win by a score of 46-42. Dontae Smith was the leader on the ground for the Yellow Jackets with 22 totes for 178 yards (8.1 yards per carry). Haynes King finished 23/30 with 287 yards through the air and 4 touchdowns. He had a quarterback rate of 194.4 and ended the contest with 1 interception. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Yellow Jackets conceded 267 yards on 47 attempts, which is 5.7 yards per rush allowed. Georgia Tech gave up 17 completions on 25 attempts for a total of 310 yds, and a completion percentage of 68.0%. In all, they ran 78 plays which converted into 635 yds. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets rushed the ball a total of 48 times and tallied 348 yds, which came out to an average of 7.3 yards per tote.

The Yellow Jackets have attained 3,674 total yards for the season. With reference to distribution of touchdowns, Georgia Tech has totaled 21 touchdowns through the air and 12 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the ball 14 times. Georgia Tech has recorded 182 first downs as a unit, and they have committed 44 infractions for 374 yds. As a team they maintain an average of 191.5 yards via the ground game which is 22nd in D-1. Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are sitting at 31.8 points per game.

The Yellow Jackets are ranked 110th in the nation regarding team defense, allowing 31.8 PPG. They are allowing an average of 5.4 yards per rushing attempt and 232.6 yards on the ground per game on the campaign. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 1,861 running yards through 8 games. When talking about passing yards, the Yellow Jackets have given up 1,885 yards which puts them in 79th in the nation. They have conceded 235.6 yards per contest through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 60.4%. Overall, they have yielded 468.3 yards/game ranking them 131st in Division 1. They have allowed 9 touchdowns via the pass and 21 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Cavaliers come into this game with a record of 2-6 for this season. When they last played, the Cavaliers took a loss by a final score of 29-26 when they played the Miami Hurricanes. Tony Muskett ended the game with 239 yds on 24/38 passing while his QB rating was 110.7. He threw 1 pick and his Y/A was 6.3. Perris Jones carried the ball 9 times for 58 yds, finishing the game with 6.4 yds per carry for Virginia. The Cavaliers finished the game with 377 yards on 83 plays (4.5 yards per play). Virginia ran the ball for 3.1 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 138 yards on 45 attempts. Virginia relinquished 26 run attempts for 113 yards (4.3 yards per rush). The Cavaliers passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 66.7%, surrendering 163 yards on 20 for 30 through the air.

When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Cavaliers rank 93rd in the country holding an average of 23.9 points per contest. The Virginia Cavaliers are averaging 363.3 yards per contest, which ranks them 86th in the country. The Virginia offense has totaled 376 yards of penalties on 46 violations, ranking them 81st in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 10 interceptions while conceding 3 fumbles and they have been able to tally 168 1st downs. During the season so far, the Cavaliers have earned 1,943 passing yards together with holding an average of 242.9 throwing yards per contest, which has them ranked 58th in the nation. They average 120.4 rushing yards per game and have run for 963 yards for the year.

The Cavaliers are giving up 30.9 points per contest, ranking them 107th in college football. Virginia has surrendered a total of 1,318 yards rushing (164.8 yards per outing) in addition to 17 touchdowns via the rush for the year. This year, they have relinquished 247 points in total. They have given up 11 touchdowns via the pass and 215.9 yards per outing, ranking them 50th in the nation. The Cavaliers defense has taken the field for 543 plays, which has them ranked 80th in the nation. Their defense has tallied 4 fumbles and 6 interceptions on the year.

Who will win tonight's Yellow Jackets/Cavaliers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Cavaliers +1

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