Power Sports - Syracuse vs Virginia Tech

*EARLY* ANTI-PUBLIC BURIAL (POWER SPORTS)

Handicapper
Power Sports
League
NCAAF
Competition
Syracuse vs Virginia Tech
Time
10/23/2021 12:30 PM
Bet Type
Point Spread
Pick
Virginia Tech -3 (-113) (BetRivers)
Outcome
Loss
Analysis
8* Virginia Tech (12:30 ET): The underdog role always seems to serve Syracuse pretty well. They certainly should be used to it by now. This week marks the 21st consecutive game where they are getting points against a FBS opponent. Getting points is why they are 6-1 ATS this season and have covered five straight times. Each of the Orange’s last four games have been decided by exactly three points. While they’ve won only one of those straight up - a 24-21 upset of Liberty at the Carrier Dome - they’ve covered the spread in all four games. But after suffering three consecutive heartbreaking losses, you have to think a toll has been taken. I think that this week the ‘Cuse is ripe to be beaten and beaten badly. The most recent loss for the Orange came last Friday at home to Clemson. They easily covered the spread (closed +12.5) in that one, but lost (17-14) when they missed a FG in the final minute. The week before saw them lose in OT to Wake Forest, also at home. The week before that saw them lose 33-30 on a last second FG, one that was made by Florida State. What can this team possibly have left in the tank? Making matters more challenging is that the Orange have to leave their beloved Carrier Dome this week. Overall, Virginia Tech was not impressive in a home loss to Pittsburgh last week. But I thought the Hokies’ defense did a good job in holding what was the top scoring team in the country to just 28 points. That worked for me as I bet that game Under. The Hokies’ previous two losses were close games, at West Virginia (stopped on goal line in the final minute) and then at home vs. Notre Dame (GW FG kicked with 17 seconds left). So they could easily be coming into this game at 5-1 SU rather than 3-3.. I just can’t see Justin Fuente (on the hot seat) losing a third straight game in Blacksburg. The Hokies have a much better defense than Syracuse and I would rate them as better on neutral field. So lay the short number at home. 8* Virginia Tech

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