Syracuse Orange vs Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 10/26/2023

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Thursday, October 26, 2023

Venue:  Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA 

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Syracuse +3, VA Tech -3; Over/Under:  47 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Syracuse +3, VA Tech -3; Over/Under:  47 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Syracuse +3, VA Tech -3; Over/Under:  46.5 points

Syracuse Orange:  4-3 (0-3) (14th place, ACC)

Virginia Tech Hokies:  3-4 (2-1) (5th place, ACC)

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Syracuse Orange:  lost their last game on the road against the Florida State Seminoles 41-3.

Virginia Tech Hokies:  won their last game at home against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 30-13.

Syracuse is entering this game with a 4-3 record overall and they have a 0-3 record in their conference games too. They are 3-1 in their home games, 1-2 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They lost their last game against Florida State 41-3. Garrett Shrader was the starting QB and he completed 9/21 passes for 99 passing yards, 0 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. LeQuint Allen led the team in rushing yards with 110. Damien Alford led the receivers with 37 receiving yards on 2 receptions. Alijah Clark led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 0 assisted tackles while Kevin Jobity Jr. led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that game.

 

 

 

Virginia Tech is entering this game with a 3-4 record overall and they have a 2-1 record in their conference games too. They are 3-1 in their home games, 0-3 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against Wake Forest 30-13. Kyron Drones was the starting QB and he completed 20/29 passes for 321 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Kyron Drones led the team in rushing yards with 59. Jaylin Lane led the receivers with 102 receiving yards on 3 receptions and 2 TDs. Keonta Jenkins led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 6 assisted tackles while Antwaun Powell led the defense in sacks with 4. Derrick Canteen came away with the only interception for them in that game.

The current betting odds have Virginia Tech listed as a 3 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Virginia Tech hasn't looked that great this season with their losing 3-4 record overall but they haven't been that bad in conference play with their 2-1 conference record. They have also played a lot better in their home games with a 3-1 home record and they are coming off their bye with some momentum behind them now. Syracuse has been having a better overall season so far with their 4-3 record but they have been terrible against ACC opponents with their 0-3 conference record. They are also 1-2 in their road games and they have been slumping through their last few games with terrible performances. Syracuse may have the winning record right now while VA Tech has the losing one but these teams are headed in opposite directions right now and Virginia Tech will get the win in this home game. The best way to place a bet here is on Virginia Tech to cover the spread in this game. 

Syracuse Virginia Tech Prediction:  Our NCAAF Pick for Thursday, October 26, 2023 (7:30 pm ET start time) is VA Tech 27 Syracuse 13.

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Syracuse Orange: 8-4 ATS after allowing 31 points or more in 3 straight games. 11-5 ATS after 2 straight losses by 21 or more points. 30-14 UNDER off a blowout loss by 21 points or more to a conference rival. 110-74 UNDER against conference opponents. 

Virginia Tech Hokies: 2-8 ATS after 1 or more consecutive straight up wins. 4-11 ATS after playing a game at home. 40-21 UNDER when the line is +3 to -3. 35-18 UNDER in a home game where the total is between 42.5 and 49. 

Syracuse Orange:  T. Pena (WR) Ques Thurs - Undisclosed. O. Gadsden II (TE) out for season - Ankle. D. Wohlabaugh Jr. (OL) out for season - Leg. S. Mahar Jr. (TE) out for season - Knee.

Virginia Tech Hokies:  C. Beck (UT) Ques Thurs - Arm. G. Wells (QB) Out indefinitely - Ankle. A. Jennings III (WR) out for season - Foot. W. Watson (QB) Out indefinitely - Suspension. T. Heath (WR) Out indefinitely - Arm. N. Gallo (TE) out for season - Knee. J. Coney (RB) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed.

“He was extremely dehydrated. At halftime, he was just all sweat.” - Dino Babers on Garrett Schrader after his team’s loss against FSU in their last game. 

“That’s the best we’ve played as far as complimentary ball. People get tired of me talking about it, but that was the recipe for us to win this game. … When they made a play, we answered. That’s who we have to be right now. I thought the wealth was shared throughout. There were a lot of guys that made plays.” - Brent Pry after his team’s win against Wake Forest in their last game. 

WR Alford, Damien 

WR Hatcher, Umari 

WR Brown, Donovan 

TE Villari, Dan 

QB Shrader, Garrett 

RB Allen, LeQuint 

WR Felton, Da'Quan 

WR Gosnell, Stephen  

WR Lane, Jaylin 

TE Wright, Dae'Quan  

QB Drones, Kyron 

RB Tuten, Bhayshul 

Passing: G. Shrader (1371)

Rushing: L. Allen (511)

Receiving: U. Hatcher (346)

Touchdowns: L. Allen (8)

Passing: K. Drones (1042)

Rushing: B. Tuten (360)

Receiving: J. Lane (341)

Touchdowns: J. Lane (5)

Coaches:

Syracuse Orange: Dino Babers (8th season)

Virginia Tech Hokies: Brent Pry (2nd season)