Pittsburgh Panthers vs Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction, 9/30/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Pittsburgh Panthers vs Virginia Tech Hokies

Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023

Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA

TV: ACCN

Odds/Point Spread: Hokies (+3)

Total/Over-Under: 42.5

Lane Stadium is the location where the Virginia Tech Hokies (1-3) will play the Pittsburgh Panthers (1-3) on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Pittsburgh opens as 3-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 42.5.

The Pittsburgh Panthers step onto the field holding a record of 1-3 for this season. In their last contest, the Panthers took on the North Carolina Tar Heels and took a loss by a score of 41-24. Rodney Hammond Jr. was the rushing leader for the Panthers with 14 attempts for 83 yards (5.9 yds per carry). Phil Jurkovec connected on 11/15 with 109 yards passing. He had a QB rating of 134.4 and walked away from the game without throwing a pick. Against the run, the Panthers gave up 77 yds on 39 attempts, which calculates to 2.0 yards per rush allowed. Pittsburgh relinquished 22 completions on 30 tries for a total of 296 yds, and a completion rate of 73.3%. For the game, they had 60 plays for 304 yards. The Pittsburgh Panthers ran the ball 27 times and compiled 110 yds, which earned them an average of 4.1 yds per attempt.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the Pittsburgh Panthers have an average of 24.0 points per game. As a unit they're holding an average of 135.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 91st in D-1. The Panthers have earned 1,268 yards in total for this campaign. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Pittsburgh has totaled 5 touchdowns through the air and 6 rushing touchdowns. Pittsburgh has compiled 78 1st downs, and they have been hurt by 32 penalties for 246 yds. They have surrendered the ball 7 different times.

Concerning yards via the pass, the Panthers are allowing 638 yds which puts them in 12th in Division 1. They are giving up 159.5 yards per contest via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 69.5%. Overall, they are conceding 270.3 yards/outing which puts them 12th in D-1. They have surrendered 5 touchdowns via the pass as well as 5 touchdowns via the ground game. They are giving up an average of 2.9 yards per rush and 110.8 rushing yards per game this season. For the year, they have conceded 443 running yards through 4 games. The Panthers are ranked 65th in college football when it comes to the opposition scoring, giving up 23.0 PPG.

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The Hokies step onto the field holding a record of 1-3 this year. The last time they took the gridiron, the Hokies took a loss by a score of 24-17 against the Marshall Thundering Herd. Kyron Drones ended the contest with 160 yds on 19/35 through the air while his QB rate was 92.7. He didn't throw any picks and his average yards per pass attempt was 4.6. Bhayshul Tuten carried the rock 9 times for 88 yards, finishing the contest with 9.8 yds per carry for Virginia Tech. The Hokies ended up finishing with 344 yds on 65 plays (5.3 yds per play). Virginia Tech rushed for 6.1 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 184 yds on 30 carries. Virginia Tech surrendered 44 run attempts for 214 yds (4.9 yards per rush). The Hokies pass defense gave up a completion rate of 59.3%, relinquishing 166 yards on 16 out of 27 through the air.

Regarding putting points on the board, the Hokies rank 105th in Division 1 averaging 21.5 points per game. The Virginia Tech Hokies are averaging 329.3 yards/contest, which has them ranked 110th in college football. The Virginia Tech offense has accrued 209 yards of penalties on 23 violations, which is good for 75th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away 3 interceptions while conceding 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 71 1st downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Hokies have compiled 884 yards via the pass as well as an average of 221.0 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 89th in college football. They average 108.3 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 433 yards for the year.

Virginia Tech has given up a total of 850 rushing yards (212.5 yards/game) as well as 9 touchdowns via the rush on the year. They have conceded 4 touchdowns through the air and 138.5 yards/outing, which has them in 2nd in college football. They have earned 2 fumbles and 3 picks for the season. The Hokies defense has participated in 269 plays, which has them sitting 82nd in the country. The Hokies are relinquishing 25.0 points per game, which puts them 75th in the country. Overall, they have given up 100 points in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Hokies +3

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