In this article we will formulate a Virginia Tech vs Georgia Tech prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 17th at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 7 matchup.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies are 4-2 (1-2) this season after they lost to California by a score of 25-20 in their last game. Virginia Tech led 14-10 at halftime and 20-19 in the fourth quarter, but they allowed a touchdown with 18 seconds left for the loss. The Hokies were out gained by a total of 403-401, went 4-11 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for 288 yards and one touchdown, while Que’Sean Brown caught seven passes for 63 yards. Jeffrey Overton Jr rushed 12 times for 73 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Virginia Tech lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 35-33, but did beat Boston College by a score of 21-14 before that. The Hokies have scored 37.7 points per game with 310.2 passing yards and 148.2 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 20.7 points against per game this season. Ethan Grunkemeyer has thrown for 1,734 yards with 12 touchdowns and two interceptions this season.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 2-3 (1-1) this year after they defeated Duke by a score of 28-25 in their last game. Georgia Tech led 14-10 at halftime, but they needed a touchdown with 54 seconds left to escape with the win. The Yellow Jackets were out gained by a total of 418-383, went 4-10 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Alberto Mendoza threw for 218 yards and one touchdown, while Jordan Allen caught 10 passes for 99 yards and one score. Trelain Maddox rushed 10 times for 81 yards and three touchdowns in the win.
Prior to that game, Georgia Tech lost to Stanford by a score of 34-27, but did beat Mercer by a score of 44-11 before that. The Yellow Jackets have scored 27.2 points per game with 238.6 passing yards and 134.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 25.8 points against per game this season. Alberto Mendoza has thrown for 1,193 yards with seven touchdowns and three interceptions this year.
Why the Virginia Tech Hokies will win
- The home team has won each of Georgia Tech’s last three games.
- Georgia Tech has lost six of its last eight games.
- Georgia Tech has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The home team has covered the spread in seven of Virginia Tech’s last nine games.
- Virginia Tech has won the first quarter in each of its last six home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The favorite has won the first half in each of Virginia Tech’s last nine games.
Why the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will win
- Georgia Tech has won four of its last five games as a road underdog against Virginia Tech.
- Virginia Tech has lost three of its last four October games as a favorite.
- Virginia Tech has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games against conference opponents.
- Georgia Tech has covered the spread in each of its last four games in October.
- Georgia Tech has won the first quarter in each of its last four October games as an underdog.
- Georgia Tech has won the first half in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Georgia Tech’s last six games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of Virginia Tech’s last nine games as a home favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
Virginia Tech Hokies Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Aycen Stevens is one of only five players to record at least one sack in five consecutive appearances this season.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Rahkeem Smith ranks 3rd amongst FBS players for kick return yards (371) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Virginia Tech ranks T6th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (1.7).
- Virginia Tech ranks T8th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (150).
- Georgia Tech ranks T128th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (77.8).
- Georgia Tech ranks T127th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (1).
Virginia Tech vs Georgia Tech Prediction
Virginia Tech comes into this matchup on a two game losing streak, but those two losses came by a combined seven points. The Hokies did pickup a bad loss to Cal last week, but it was a long road trip. Georgia Tech has won two of their last three games, but lost to Stanford in their last road game. The Yellow Jackets have been disappointing this year and I just don’t trust their offense in this spot. Take Virginia Tech at home.