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The Military Bowl sees the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Tulane Green Wave square off on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. The matchup kicks off at 2:00 PM ET and airs on ESPN.
The Hokies are expected to win by double digits (currently -10) versus the Green Wave. The over/under for this game is 45.5 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 | -10 | -109 | -111 | 45.5 | -109 | -111 | -378 | +296 |
Virginia Tech Pick Insights
- Virginia Tech has gone 7-5-0 ATS this season.
- Virginia Tech is 1-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 10-point favorites.
- Virginia Tech games have hit the over on eight of 12 occasions (66.7%).
Virginia Tech Stats & Insights
- Virginia Tech ranks 65th in total offense this year (386.3 yards per game), but has been thriving on defense, ranking 24th-best in the FBS with 386.3 yards allowed per game.
- Virginia Tech is compiling 28.6 points per game on offense, which ranks them 57th in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 55th, allowing 24.3 points per contest.
- Virginia Tech ranks 86th in passing yards this year (210.8 per game), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking ninth-best in the FBS with 172.9 passing yards allowed per game.
- Virginia Tech is putting up 175.6 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 46th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 62nd, allowing 149.3 rushing yards per game.
- Virginia Tech has been a bottom-25 offense on third down this season, ranking 20th-worst with a 33.5% third-down conversion rate. On defense, the Hokies rank 35th in the FBS (35.4% third-down percentage allowed).
- With 13 forced turnovers (105th in the FBS) against 13 turnovers committed (22nd in the FBS), Virginia Tech (0) owns the 65th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Virginia Tech’s Best Players
- Kyron Drones has thrown for 1,994 yards, completing 58% of his passes and collecting 15 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He’s also run for 642 yards (53.5 ypg) on 146 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- Bhayshul Tuten has carried the ball 155 times for a team-high 727 yards on the ground and has found the end zone eight times as a runner. He’s also tacked on 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 registered 38 catches and eight touchdowns.
- Jaylin Lane has caught 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 passes.
- Antwaun Powell has racked up 9.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up nine TFL and 38 tackles.
- Keli Lawson, Virginia Tech’s leading tackler, has 67 tackles, four TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Dorian Strong has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 19 tackles and three passes defended to his name.
Tulane Betting Insights
- Tulane is 5-7-0 ATS this season.
- Tulane has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 10 points or more this year (0-1).
- In Tulane’s 12 games with a set total, two have hit the over (16.7%).
Tulane Pick Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, Tulane is generating 379.2 total yards per contest (71st-ranked). It ranks 33rd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (333.4 total yards allowed per game).
- Tulane has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering just 18.9 points per game (19th-best). Offensively, it ranks 69th by compiling 26.8 points per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, Tulane is compiling 222.4 passing yards per game (69th-ranked). It ranks 94th in the FBS on defense (239.2 passing yards surrendered per game).
- Tulane’s run defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks ninth-best in the FBS with 94.2 rushing yards conceded per contest. In terms of offense, it is compiling 156.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 67th.
- Tulane is posting a 39.2% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (66th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering a 35.5% third-down rate (37th-ranked) on defense.
- Tulane owns a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 17th-best at +8.
Tulane’s Best Players
- Michael Pratt has been a dual threat for Tulane this season. He has 2,406 passing yards (185.1 per game) while completing 65.4% of his passes. He’s thrown 22 touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 286 yards (22 ypg) on 98 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
- Makhi Hughes has run for 1,290 yards on 243 carries so far this year while scoring seven times on the ground.
- Chris Brazzell II has registered 44 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 711 (54.7 yards per game). He’s been targeted 74 times and has five touchdowns.
- Lawrence Keys III has caught 33 passes and compiled 599 receiving yards (46.1 per game) with seven touchdowns.
- Jha’Quan Jackson’s 44 targets have resulted in 26 catches for 439 yards and four touchdowns.
- Darius Hodges has 7.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has nine TFL and 24 tackles.
- Tulane’s top-tackler, Jesus Machado, has 88 tackles, one TFL, and one interception this year.
- Lance Robinson has picked off a team-leading four passes. He also has 36 tackles and four passes defended to his name.
