The Virginia Tech Hokies (1-0) face the Purdue Boilermakers (0-1) on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Lane Stadium. The spread forecasts a close game, with the Hokies favored by 1 point. The over/under in this contest is 49 points.
Virginia Tech vs. Purdue Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | -1 | -105 | -115 | 49 | -108 | -112 |
Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech (-1) | Over (49) | Virginia Tech 33 Purdue 30 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Virginia Tech | Purdue | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 36.0 (62) | 35.0 (64) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 17.0 (51) | 39.0 (104) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 0 (1) | 0 (1) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 3 (9) | 1 (49) |
Virginia Tech vs. Purdue Betting Insights
Virginia Tech Stats and Trends
- Virginia Tech has won all one of its games against the spread this season.
- The Hokies have covered the spread when playing as at least 1-point favorites in their only opportunity this season.
- All Virginia Tech games have gone over the point total this season.
- Tech’s games this season have had an average of 48.0 points, 1.0 fewer than this matchup’s over/under.
Purdue Stats and Trends
- Purdue is winless against the spread this season (0-1-0).
- Each Purdue game has hit the over this year.
- The average over/under for Purdue’s matchups this season is 46.5, 2.5 fewer points than this game’s point total.
Virginia Tech Players to Watch
- Grant Wells has passed for 251 yards (17-for-29), with three touchdowns and zero interceptions (251.0 YPG). He’s also carried the football seven times for 27 yards and one touchdown, averaging 27.0 yards per game.
- Bhayshul Tuten has rushed for a team-best 55 yards (55.0 per game).
- Ali Jennings has five receptions for a team-high 72 yards (72.0 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Jaylin Lane’s stat line this year reveals four catches for 69 yards and one touchdown. He averages 69.0 receiving yards per game and has been targeted zero times.
- Da’Quan Felton is averaging 34.0 yards per game, with one catch for 34 yards.
- Antwuan Powell is the team leader in both sacks and tackles, putting up two sacks, two TFL and six tackles.
- Dorian Strong has intercepted one pass to lead the team while adding one pass defended.
Purdue Players to Watch
- Hudson Card has thrown for 254 yards while completing 56.7% of his passes, with two touchdowns and zero interceptions (254.0 yards per game). He also has six carries for 29 yards.
- Devin Mockobee has rushed for a team-high 60 yards on 16 attempts (60.0 yards per game) and one touchdown. He also has 16 receiving yards on three catches .
- This year Deion Burks has four receptions for a team-high 152 yards (152.0 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen has added four catches for 46 yards this year. He has been targeted zero times, and averages 46.0 receiving yards.
- Max Klare has collected 22 yards on two receptions, averaging 22.0 yards per game.
- This season O.C. Brothers leads the team with one sack and has added one TFL and four tackles.
- Dillon Thieneman’s nine tackles and one interception make him the team leader for tackles and interceptions.
