Virginia Tech Hokies vs Louisville Cardinals Prediction, 11/4/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Virginia Tech Hokies vs Louisville Cardinals

Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023

Location: Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, KY

TV: ACCN

Odds/Point Spread: Cardinals (-10)

Total/Over-Under: 50

The Louisville Cardinals (7-1) will go up against the Virginia Tech Hokies (4-4) at Cardinal Stadium on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Louisville opens this game as 10-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total is set at 50.

The Virginia Tech Hokies come into this matchup with a record of 4-4 for this season. In their last matchup, the Hokies faced off with the Syracuse Orange and notched a win by a score of 38-10. Bhayshul Tuten led the offense in rushing for the Hokies with 18 carries for 118 yards (6.6 yards per carry). Kyron Drones connected on 15/24 with 194 yards passing and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rate of 144.2 and ended the game with no picks. In the running game, the Hokies conceded 0 yds on 25 attempts, which averages out to 0.0 yds per rush surrendered. Virginia Tech relinquished 12 pass completions on 18 attempts for a total of 137 yds, and a completion rate of 66.7%. For the game, they tallied 79 plays which gave them a total of 528 yds. The Virginia Tech Hokies rushed the ball a total of 53 times and had 318 yards, earning them an average of 6.0 yards per attempt.

The Hokies have earned 3,047 yards in total over the course of this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Virginia Tech has totaled 13 touchdowns via the pass and 9 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 8 different times. Virginia Tech has accounted for 164 first downs, and they have committed 52 infractions for 499 yds. As a team they hold an average of 162.5 yards in the run game ranking them 59th in D-1. When talking about scoring, the Virginia Tech Hokies are averaging 26.1 points per outing.

The Hokies rank 52nd in Division 1 concerning the opposition scoring, allowing 22.9 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.3 yards per running attempt and 150.6 yards on the ground per game on the season. For the season, they have given up 1,205 yards via the running game in 8 games. When talking about passing yardage, the Hokies are giving up 1,323 yds which ranks them 6th in D-1. They have conceded 165.4 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 59.3%. Overall, they are allowing 316.0 yards/game putting them at 21st in the nation. They have yielded 9 touchdowns through the air as well as 12 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Cardinals step onto the field holding a record of 7-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Cardinals went home victorious with a score of 23-0 when they played the Duke Blue Devils. Jack Plummer finished the contest with 117 yds on 11/16 through the air while his quarterback rating was 130.2. He didn't toss any picks and his Y/A was 7.3. Jawhar Jordan carried the rock 21 times for 163 yards, finishing the contest with 7.8 yards per carry for Louisville. Louisville ran the ball for 4.9 yards per attempt, finishing with 234 yards on 48 carries. The Cardinals finished with a total of 351 yds while running 64 plays (5.5 yards per play). The Cardinals secondary gave up a completion percentage of 42.9%, relinquishing 151 yds on 12 out of 28 passing. Louisville relinquished 21 attempts on the ground for 51 yards (2.4 yds per rush).

When looking at how much they score, the Cardinals currently rank 35th in college football averaging 32.8 points per outing. The Louisville Cardinals are averaging 447.0 yards per outing, ranking them 25th in college football. The Louisville offense has accrued 389 yards of penalties on 49 infractions, which is good for 56th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have thrown 8 picks while losing 3 fumbles and they have tallied 175 1st downs. For the season so far, the Cardinals have thrown for 2,117 yards through the air in addition to an average of 264.6 throwing yards per game, which ranks 43rd in the nation. They average 182.4 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 1,459 yards for the year.

The Cardinals are conceding 18.0 PPG, which has them 19th in the nation. Louisville has conceded a total of 731 rushing yards (91.4 yards per game) as well as 7 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 144 points. They have allowed 11 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 212.0 yards/outing, which has them sitting 46th in the country. The Cardinals defense has taken the field for 487 plays, which ranks 14th in college football. They have compiled 6 fumbles and 9 picks this season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Hokies +10

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