The Virginia Tech Hokies (2-4) and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-2) will meet in a matchup of ACC teams on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Lane Stadium. The betting information foretells a close game, with the Hokies favored by 1.5 points. The over/under is 48 in the outing.
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Virginia Tech vs. Wake Forest Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | -1.5 | -110 | -110 | 48 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech (-1.5) | Under (48) | Virginia Tech 25 Wake Forest 23 |
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 | Wake Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 23.5 (96) | 25.6 (109) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 26.7 (81) | 21.6 (31) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 6 (38) | 10 (101) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 6 (91) | 8 (49) |
Virginia Tech vs. Wake Forest Betting Insights
Virginia Tech Stats and Trends
- Virginia Tech is 3-2-0 ATS this season.
- The Hokies have been favored by 1.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
- So far this season, three of Virginia Tech’s five games have hit the over.
- In three games this season, the Hokies and their opponents have gone over 48 total points.
- Tech’s games this season have had an average of 46.6 points, 1.4 fewer than this matchup’s over/under.
Wake Forest Stats and Trends
- Wake Forest has won two games against the spread this year.
- The Demon Deacons have covered the spread when playing as at least 1.5-point underdogs in their only opportunity this season.
- So far this year, just one Wake Forest game has hit the over.
- The Deacs and their opponents have combined to score more than 48 points in three of five games this season.
- Wake’s average game total this season has been 56.5, 8.5 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Virginia Tech Players to Watch
- Kyron Drones has thrown for 722 yards while completing 55.4% of his passes (67-of-121), with four touchdowns and one interception this year (120.3 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 76 times for 285 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 47.5 yards per game.
- Bhayshul Tuten has racked up a team-high 330 rushing yards (55.0 yards per game) and scored two touchdowns. He has tacked on 16 catches for 157 yards (26.2 receiving yards per game) with two receiving touchdowns.
- Jaylin Lane has 18 catches, leading his team with 239 yards (47.8 ypg) while also scoring three touchdowns this season.
- Da’Quan Felton has contributed with 209 yards on 14 catches and two touchdowns. He averages 52.3 receiving yards per game this year.
- Dae’Quan Wright is averaging 27.0 yards per game, racking up 14 receptions for 162 yards.
Wake Forest Players to Watch
- This year, Mitch Griffis has recorded 1,136 passing yards (227.2 yards per game) while going 91-for-152 (59.9% completion percentage) and throwing nine touchdowns and six interceptions. He has added 64 rushing yards on 64 carries, averaging 12.8 yards per game.
- Demond Claiborne has churned out a team-best 371 rushing yards (74.2 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Justice Ellison has 253 yards on 45 carries (63.3 ypg).
- Jahmal Banks has hauled in 32 receptions for 331 yards, best on his team, and three touchdowns. He averages 66.2 receiving yards per game.
- Taylor Morin has tacked on 248 yards (on 19 catches) and two touchdowns.
- Wesley Grimes has caught 12 passes for 240 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 48.0 yards per game this year.
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