Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction, 10/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Virginia Tech Hokies

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA

TV: ACC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Hokies (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-3) are on their way to Lane Stadium on Saturday, October 26, 2024 where they will attempt to beat the Virginia Tech Hokies (4-3). Georgia Tech opens this contest as 9.5-point dogs. The betting total comes in at 51.5.

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head into this matchup 5-3 for this season. In their last matchup, the Yellow Jackets went up against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and ended up losing by a score of 31-13. Against the run, the Yellow Jackets gave up 168 yds on 39 tries, which is 4.3 yds per run allowed. Georgia Tech gave up 21 completions on 30 attempts for 217 yds, and a completion rate of 70.0%. When the final whistle blew, they tallied 67 plays which converted into 333 yards. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ran the rock 29 times and totaled 64 yds, which is an average of 2.2 yards per tote.

The Yellow Jackets have earned 3,445 total yards for the year. In terms of getting in the endzone, Georgia Tech has earned 10 passing touchdowns and 22 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the football over 4 different times. Georgia Tech has accumulated 175 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 43 penalties for 342 yds. As a unit they are averaging 186.9 yards on the ground which has them sitting 40th in D-1. Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are averaging 30.4 points per outing.

The Yellow Jackets rank 56th in Division 1 regarding team defense, conceding 22.6 points per game. The opposition is running for an average of 3.7 yards per rush and 111.8 yards on the ground per contest on the year. In total, they have allowed 894 rushing yards through 8 games. When talking about yards through the air, the Yellow Jackets are giving up 1,783 yds which has them ranked 110th in D-1. They have yielded 222.9 yards per game through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 63.7%. Overall, they have yielded 334.6 yards per outing ranking them 42nd in the nation. They have conceded 11 touchdowns via the pass as well as 7 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Hokies step onto the field holding a record of 4-3 this year. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Hokies took home the win by a final score of 42-21 against the Boston College Eagles. Virginia Tech relinquished 48 rushing attempts for 167 yards (3.5 yds per carry). The Hokies passing defense conceded a completion rate of 65.4%, surrendering 205 yds on 17 out of 26 passing. The Hokies finished with 532 yds while running 58 plays (9.2 yards per play). Virginia Tech rushed the ball for 9.2 yards per attempt, finishing with 368 yards on 40 attempts.

In relation to their ability to score points, the Hokies rank 42nd in the nation scoring 32.1 points per contest. The Virginia Tech Hokies are averaging 397.6 yards per contest, which is good for 66th in the nation. The Virginia Tech offense has 324 yards of penalties on 40 infractions, which has them sitting 83rd in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 5 picks while letting opponents recover 4 fumbles and they have been able to earn 138 first downs. During the season to this point, the Hokies have thrown for 1,318 passing yards along with an average of 188.3 passing yards per outing, which has them ranked 106th in the country. They are averaging 209.3 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 1,465 yards for the season.

Virginia Tech has surrendered a total of 1,192 rushing yards (170.3 yards per game) and 10 touchdowns via the rush for the campaign. They have given up 10 touchdowns via the pass and 187.1 yards/outing, which puts them in 27th in the nation. Their defense has 7 fumbles and 5 picks so far this year. The Hokies defense has taken part in 466 plays, which ranks them 77th in the nation. The Hokies are relinquishing 22.4 points per game, ranking them 53rd in the nation. Overall, they have conceded 157 pts.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Hokies -9.5

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