Virginia Cavaliers vs Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction, 11/30/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Virginia Cavaliers vs Virginia Tech Hokies

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA

TV: ACC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Hokies (-7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

Lane Stadium is the site where the Virginia Tech Hokies (5-6) will try to defeat the Virginia Cavaliers (5-6) on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Virginia Tech opens this game as 7.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total is 48.5.

The Virginia Cavaliers come into this game with a record of 5-6 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Cavaliers stepped onto the field against the SMU Mustangs and ended up losing by a score of 33-7. The Virginia Cavaliers ended up rushing 39 different times and accounted for 65 yards, which is an average of 1.7 yds per carry. On the day, they ran 66 plays which gave them 173 yards. Virginia allowed 25 pass completions on 33 attempts for a total of 323 yards, and a completion percentage of 75.8%. In the running game, the Cavaliers conceded 111 yds on 35 tries, which is 3.2 yds per run allowed.

Regarding putting points on the board, the Virginia Cavaliers hold an average of 23.2 PPG. As a team they are averaging 135.2 yards rushing which has them sitting 92nd in college football. The Cavaliers have racked up 4,057 yards in total for the season. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Virginia has totaled 17 touchdowns via the pass and 12 touchdowns via the ground. Virginia has accounted for 215 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 55 infractions for 490 yds. They have turned the ball over 17 different times.

When talking about yards through the air, the Cavaliers are conceding 2,903 yards which ranks them 125th in the country. They have surrendered 263.9 yards per contest via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 61.7%. In total, they are giving up 404.0 yards/game putting them at 102nd in college football. They have yielded 19 touchdowns via the pass as well as 17 touchdowns on the ground. The opposition is running for 4.0 yards per running attempt and 140.1 rushing yards per game for the year. During this campaign, they have given up 1,541 yards on the ground through 11 games. The Cavaliers are ranked 92nd in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 28.0 PPG.

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The Hokies come into this game with a record of 5-6 for this season. In their last game, the Hokies took a loss by a score of 31-28 when they played the Duke Blue Devils. Virginia Tech conceded 22 attempts on the ground for 64 yards (2.9 yds per rush). The Hokies secondary conceded a completion percentage of 48.6%, surrendering 332 yds on 17 out of 35 passing. The Hokies finished the game with a total of 403 yds and they ran 85 plays (4.7 yds per play). Virginia Tech rushed the ball for 3.6 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 190 yds on 53 attempts.

The Virginia Tech Hokies have an average of 372.9 yards per outing, ranking them 84th in D-1. The Virginia Tech offense has 541 penalty yards on 66 infractions, which is 63rd in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They average 185.7 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 2,043 yards overall. They have given away 8 interceptions while losing 8 fumbles and they have been able to tally 211 1st downs. In terms of their scoring prowess, the Hokies are sitting 59th in college football scoring 29.0 points per contest. For the year to this point, the Hokies have thrown for a total of 2,059 yards through the air along with holding an average of 187.2 passing yards per game, ranking them 107th in Division 1.

Virginia Tech has given up a total of 1,649 yards on the ground (149.9 yards per outing) as well as 14 touchdowns rushing for the season. They have surrendered 18 touchdowns from the passing game and 217.5 yards per outing, which has them ranked 64th in the nation. They have totaled 9 fumbles recovered and 12 picks this year. The Hokies defense has taken the field for 754 plays, ranking them 95th in the country. The Hokies are allowing 23.3 points per game, ranking them 55th in Division 1. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 256 points in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Cavaliers +7.5

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