Purdue Boilermakers vs Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction, 9/9/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Purdue Boilermakers vs Virginia Tech Hokies

Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Hokies (-1)

Total/Over-Under: 50

The Virginia Tech Hokies (1-0) host the Purdue Boilermakers (0-1) at Lane Stadium on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Virginia Tech opens this matchup as 1-point favorites. The betting total is set at 50.

The Purdue Boilermakers come into this game with a record of 0-1 for this season. In their last game, the Boilermakers went up against the Fresno State Bulldogs and ended up losing by a score of 39-35. Hudson Card went 17/30 with 254 yards through the air and 2 TDs. He had a QB rating of 149.8 and finished the game without throwing an interception. Devin Mockobee was the rushing leader for the Boilermakers with 16 carries for 60 yds (3.8 yards per carry). The Purdue Boilermakers ended up running the ball 30 different times and amassed 109 yds, which is an average of 3.6 yards per attempt. Once the final whistle blew, they had 60 plays for 363 yards. Purdue gave up 32 pass completions on 45 attempts for 371 yards, and a completion rate of 71.1%. When it came to stopping the run, the Boilermakers conceded 116 yards on 37 attempts, which is an average of 3.1 yds per run allowed.

Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Purdue Boilermakers are averaging 35.0 points per outing. As a unit they're averaging 109.0 yards rushing which ranks them 96th in the country. The Boilermakers have tallied 363 yards in total this season. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Purdue has earned 2 passing touchdowns and 2 touchdowns via the ground. Purdue has 19 1st downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 4 penalties for 35 yds. They have surrendered the ball 0 times.

Regarding passing yards, the Boilermakers are conceding 371 yards which ranks them 116th in the nation. They have allowed 371.0 yards per contest through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 71.1%. Overall, they are surrendering 487.0 yards per outing which puts them 115th in D-1. They have given up 4 touchdowns through the air as well as 1 touchdown on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.1 yards per running attempt and 116.0 yards on the ground per game for the campaign. During the season, they have allowed 116 yards via the running game in 1 game. The Boilermakers are sitting in 113th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, conceding 39.0 points per game.

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The Hokies head into this game 1-0 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Hokies walked away with a victory by a final of 36-17 against the Old Dominion Monarchs. Bhayshul Tuten carried the football 19 times for 55 yds, finishing the game with 2.9 yards per attempt for Virginia Tech. Grant Wells (3 TDs) finished the contest with 251 yards on 17/29 through the air while his QB rate was 165.5. He didn't throw any picks and his average yards per pass attempt was 8.7. Virginia Tech conceded 43 rushing attempts for 201 yds (4.7 yards per carry). The Hokies pass defense allowed a completion rate of 52.0%, relinquishing 94 yards on 13 out of 25 passing. The Hokies finished the contest with 368 yds while they ran 73 plays (5.0 yards per play). Virginia Tech ran the football for 2.5 yds per carry, finishing with 109 yds on 43 carries.

In relation to putting points on the board, the Hokies rank 54th in Division 1 averaging 36.0 points per game. The Virginia Tech Hokies hold an average of 368.0 yards/game, which is good for 77th in the nation. The Virginia Tech offense has compiled 39 penalty yards on 4 violations, which is good for 96th in college football in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown no interceptions while conceding no fumbles and they have tallied 18 first downs.

Virginia Tech has given up a total of 201 yards rushing and no touchdowns rushing for the season. They have yielded 2 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 94.0 yards per game, which has them sitting 11th in college football. Their defense has tallied 2 fumbles recovered and 1 pick on the campaign. The Hokies defense has taken part in 68 plays, which is good for 72nd in the nation. The Hokies are giving up 17.0 points per game, ranking them 62nd in D-1. Overall, they have relinquished 17 points in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Hokies -1

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