Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction, 10/14/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Virginia Tech Hokies

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023

Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA

TV: ACCN

Odds/Point Spread: Hokies (+1)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

The Virginia Tech Hokies (2-4) host the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-2) at Lane Stadium on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Virginia Tech opens this contest as 1-point underdogs. The over/under is 48.5.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons come into this matchup with a record of 3-2 for this year. In their last game, the Demon Deacons played the Clemson Tigers and took a loss by a score of 17-12. Demond Claiborne was the best rusher for the Demon Deacons with 19 totes for 60 yds (3.2 yards per attempt). Mitch Griffis finished 15/25 with 137 yds through the air. He had a quarterback rating of 106 and finished the contest without throwing an interception. Against the run, the Demon Deacons gave up 207 yards on 42 attempts, which is 4.9 yds per run allowed. Wake Forest gave up 18 completions on 28 tries for 131 yards, and a completion rate of 64.3%. In all, they tallied 64 plays which gave them 239 yds. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons ran the ball a total of 39 different times and compiled 102 yards, which had them averaging 2.6 yards per attempt.

Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons hold an average of 25.6 points per game. As a team they're averaging 161.8 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 61st in the country. The Demon Deacons have earned 1,959 total yards for the year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Wake Forest has compiled 9 touchdowns through the air and 4 rushing touchdowns. Wake Forest has accrued 124 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 18 penalties for 175 yards. They have turned the ball over 11 different times.

Concerning passing yards, the Demon Deacons have allowed 1,047 yds which has them ranked 26th in the country. They have surrendered 209.4 yards per contest through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 58.6%. Overall, they are giving up 338.4 yards per outing which has them ranked 40th in D-1. They have granted 6 touchdowns by air as well as 4 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.0 yards per run and 129.0 rushing yards per contest for the season. In total, they have allowed 645 yards via the ground game in 5 games. The Demon Deacons rank 46th in Division 1 regarding team defense, allowing 21.6 points per game.

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The Hokies step onto the field holding a record of 2-4 for this season. In their last game, the Hokies went home defeated by a final of 39-17 against the Florida State Seminoles. Kyron Drones finished the contest with 104 yards on 14/27 passing while his QB rate was 84.2. He kept the ball away from the defense with no picks and his average yards per attempt was 3.9. Kyron Drones ran the football 14 times for 80 yds, finishing the game with 5.7 yds per carry for Virginia Tech. The Hokies finished with 313 yds while running 62 plays (5.0 yards per play). Virginia Tech ran the ball for 6.0 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 209 yards on 35 carries. Virginia Tech allowed 36 run attempts for 282 yards (7.8 yards per rush). The Hokies secondary conceded a completion rate of 72.0%, relinquishing 170 yards on 18 out of 25 passing.

The Virginia Tech Hokies maintain an average of 342.8 yards per game, ranking them 103rd in D-1. The Virginia Tech offense has accrued 360 penalty yards on 39 violations, which ranks 41st in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They maintain an average of 140.2 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 841 yards for the year. They have thrown 3 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 4 fumbles and they have obtained 115 first downs. In relation to how much they score, the Hokies currently sit 98th in the country scoring 23.5 points per game. During this campaign to this point, the Hokies have thrown for a total of 1,216 yards via the pass together with holding an average of 202.7 passing yards per game, putting them at 100th in the country.

The Hokies are surrendering 26.7 PPG, ranking them 77th in D-1. Virginia Tech has surrendered a total of 1,170 yards on the ground (195.0 yards per contest) and 12 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 160 points. They have surrendered 8 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 159.8 yards per outing, which puts them in 8th in D-1. The Hokies defense has taken the field for 376 plays, which is good for 65th in college football. They have 3 fumbles and 3 interceptions on the year.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Demon Deacons -1

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