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The Syracuse Orange (4-3) are in action on Thursday at 7:30 PM ET at Lane Stadium versus the Virginia Tech Hokies (3-4).
The Orange are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3), against the Hokies (with an over/under of 47 points).
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Game Info for Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse
- Game Day: Thursday, October 26, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
- Stadium: Lane Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | -3 | -111 | -109 | 47 | -110 | -110 | -144 | +121 |
Virginia Tech Pick Insights
- Virginia Tech’s ATS record is 4-3-0 this season.
- Virginia Tech is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when favored by 3 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in four of Virginia Tech’s seven games with a set total.
Virginia Tech Stats & Insights
- Virginia Tech is totaling 359.9 yards per game on offense (90th in the FBS), and rank 44th on the other side of the ball, yielding 341.6 yards allowed per game.
- Virginia Tech is averaging 24.4 points per game offensively this season (89th in the FBS), and is giving up 24.7 points per game (65th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Virginia Tech sports the 78th-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (219.6 passing yards per game), and has been better defensively, ranking eighth-best with just 169.4 passing yards allowed per game.
- Virginia Tech is compiling 140.3 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 89th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 105th, giving up 172.1 rushing yards per contest.
- While Virginia Tech’s third-down defense ranks 68th with a 37.9% third-down conversion rate allowed per game, the offense has been worse, ranking 14th-worst with a 30.9% third-down conversion rate.
- Virginia Tech has the 56th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +1, forcing nine turnovers (78th in the FBS) while turning it over eight times (38th in the FBS).
Virginia Tech’s Best Players
- Kyron Drones has been a dual threat for Virginia Tech so far this season. He has 1,043 passing yards, completing 58% of his passes and collecting six touchdown passes and one interception this season. He’s rushed for 344 yards (49.1 ypg) on 91 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- Bhayshul Tuten has 360 rushing yards on 92 carries with three touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 20 catches for 204 yards (29.1 per game) and two touchdowns via the passing game.
- Jaylin Lane’s leads his squad with 341 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 21 receptions (out of 35 targets) and scored five touchdowns.
- Da’Quan Felton has hauled in 17 receptions totaling 232 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Stephen Gosnell has a total of 208 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 15 passes.
- Antwaun Powell has seven sacks to pace the team, and also has six TFL and 24 tackles.
- Keli Lawson, Virginia Tech’s tackle leader, has 52 tackles, three TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Dorian Strong leads the team with one interception, while also recording 12 tackles and one pass defended.
Syracuse Betting Insights
- Syracuse is 2-3-1 against the spread this season.
- Syracuse has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 3 points or more this year (0-3).
- None of Syracuse’s six games with a set total this year have hit the over.
Syracuse Pick Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, Syracuse is accumulating 399.9 total yards per contest (62nd-ranked). It ranks 80th in the FBS on defense (380.7 total yards allowed per game).
- With 28.7 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, Syracuse ranks 70th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 45th, surrendering 22.1 points per game.
- Syracuse has been struggling against the pass, ranking 19th-worst with 255.7 passing yards allowed per game. It has been more effective offensively, putting up 232.9 passing yards per contest (64th-ranked).
- With 167 rushing yards per game on offense, Syracuse ranks 53rd in the FBS. On defense it ranks 45th, surrendering 125 rushing yards per game.
- Syracuse’s third-down defense ranks 90th in the FBS with a 41% third-down conversion percentage allowed, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks 21st-best by compiling a 46% third-down rate.
- After forcing 12 turnovers (35th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 12 times (91st in the FBS) this season, Syracuse owns the 67th-ranked turnover margin of 0.
Syracuse’s Best Players
- Garrett Shrader has been a dual threat for Syracuse this season. He has 1,376 passing yards (196.6 per game) while completing 62% of his passes. He’s thrown eight touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 358 yards (51.1 ypg) on 78 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
- LeQuint Allen has run for 511 yards on 105 carries so far this year while scoring seven times on the ground. He’s also tacked on 23 catches, totaling 157 yards and one touchdown through the air.
- Umari Hatcher has hauled in 346 receiving yards on 21 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Damien Alford has collected 319 receiving yards (45.6 yards per game) and one touchdown on 20 receptions.
- Donovan Brown’s 22 catches (on 35 targets) have netted him 298 yards (42.6 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Leon Lowery leads the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has four TFL and 21 tackles.
- Justin Barron has 48 tackles, two TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two interceptions, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
