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The Military Bowl will see the Virginia Tech Hokies heading into a showdown with the Tulane Green Wave on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Kickoff is at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN.
The Green Wave are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +7.5) versus the Hokies (with an over/under of 46.5 points).
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Game Info for Virginia Tech vs. Tulane
- Game Day: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Annapolis, Maryland
- Stadium: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | -7.5 | -110 | -110 | 46.5 | -110 | -110 | -296 | +234 |
Virginia Tech Pick Insights
- Virginia Tech has a 7-5-0 record against the spread this season.
- Virginia Tech is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 7.5-point favorites.
- The teams have hit the over in eight of Virginia Tech’s 12 games with a set total.
Virginia Tech Stats & Insights
- Virginia Tech owns the 64th-ranked offense this season (386.3 yards per game), and has been even better on defense, ranking 24th-best with just 322.2 yards allowed per game.
- Virginia Tech is putting up 28.6 points per game on offense (58th in the FBS), and ranks 54th on the other side of the ball with 24.3 points allowed per game.
- Virginia Tech owns the 86th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (210.8 passing yards per game), and has been better on defense, ranking 10th-best with only 172.9 passing yards allowed per game.
- Virginia Tech is averaging 175.6 rushing yards per game on offense (47th in the FBS), and ranks 62nd on defense with 149.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Virginia Tech has been a bottom-25 offense on third down this year, ranking 20th-worst with a 33.5% third-down conversion rate. On the defensive side of the ball, the Hokies rank 37th in the FBS (35.4% third-down percentage allowed).
- With 13 forced turnovers (104th in the FBS) against 13 turnovers committed (23rd in the FBS), Virginia Tech’s even turnover margin ranks 65th in college football.
Virginia Tech’s Best Players
- Kyron Drones has been a dual threat for Virginia Tech so far this season. He has 1,994 passing yards, completing 58% of his passes and throwing 15 touchdown passes and three interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 642 yards (53.5 ypg) on 146 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- Bhayshul Tuten has 727 rushing yards on 155 carries with eight touchdowns. He’s also added 25 catches for 220 yards (18.3 per game) and two touchdowns via the passing game.
- Da’Quan Felton’s 667 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 73 times and has totaled 38 catches and eight touchdowns.
- Jaylin Lane has hauled in 37 passes while averaging 43.7 yards per game and scoring six touchdowns.
- Dae’Quan Wright has a total of 366 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 28 throws.
- Antwaun Powell has collected 9.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording nine TFL and 38 tackles.
- Virginia Tech’s top-tackler, Keli Lawson, has 67 tackles, four TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Dorian Strong has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 19 tackles and three passes defended.
Tulane Betting Insights
- So far this season, Tulane has compiled a 5-7-0 record against the spread.
- Tulane is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 7.5-point underdogs.
- Tulane hase hit the over in two of 12 games with a set total (16.7%).
Tulane Pick Insights
- Tulane is posting 379.2 total yards per contest on offense this season (70th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 333.4 total yards per game (33rd-ranked).
- Tulane’s defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 19th-best in the FBS with 18.9 points allowed per game. In terms of offense, it is accumulating 26.8 points per game, which ranks 69th.
- In terms of passing, Tulane ranks 70th in the FBS (222.4 passing yards per game) and 93rd on the other side of the ball (239.2 passing yards allowed per contest).
- Tulane ranks 66th in the FBS with 156.8 rushing yards per game, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks eighth-best by giving up only 94.2 rushing yards per contest.
- Tulane is putting up a 39.2% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (66th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering a 35.5% third-down rate (38th-ranked) on defense.
- Tulane has thrived in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of +8 ranks 17th-best in the FBS, with 25 forced turnovers (second in the nation) and 17 turnovers committed (66th in the nation).
Tulane’s Best Players
- Michael Pratt has thrown for 2,406 yards on 185-of-283 passing with 22 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 286 yards and five rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Makhi Hughes, has carried the ball 243 times for 1,290 yards (99.2 per game) with seven touchdowns.
- Chris Brazzell II paces his squad with 711 receiving yards on 44 receptions with five touchdowns.
- Lawrence Keys III has put up a 599-yard season so far with seven touchdowns. He’s caught 33 passes on 57 targets.
- Jha’Quan Jackson’s 26 grabs (on 44 targets) have netted him 439 yards (33.8 ypg) and four touchdowns.
- Darius Hodges leads the team with 7.5 sacks, and also has nine TFL and 24 tackles.
- Jesus Machado is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s amassed 88 tackles, one TFL, and one interception.
- Lance Robinson leads the team with four interceptions, while also collecting 36 tackles and four passes defended.
