by James Q
Monday, Oct 18, 2021Syracuse Orange vs Virginia Tech Hokies Picks Spread and Trends to Watch - 10/23/2021
Game Time: 12:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 23rd, 2021
Venue: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, Virginia
Where to Watch: ESPN 3
Opening MLB Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings Sportsbook: Spread: Virginia Tech -3; Over/Under: 45.5 points
Circa: Spread: Virginia Tech -3; Over/Under: 45.5 points
VegasInsider: Spread: Virginia Tech -3; Over/Under: 45.5 points
Season Record
Syracuse: 0-3 conf, 3-4 overall (last place, ACC Atlantic)
Virginia Tech: 1-1 conf, 3-3 overall (5th place ACC Coastal)
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Orange vs Hokies Preview and Analysis
RECENT FORM
Syracuse has played 7 games in 2021. They have won 3 and lost 4. They have had a really rough Oct so far.. Currently on a 3-game losing streak. The wins were against Ohio 29-9, Albany 62-24, Liberty 24-21. The losses were against Rutgers 17-7, Florida State 33-30, Wake Forest 40-37 (in overtime), and the Clemson Tigers 17-14. The 4 losses have all been in close games… the last three losses were each by the difference of 3 points. They need some wins before November and they have 2 chances… or it will be a lost season.
Virginia Tech has played 6 games. Three wins, three losses. The Hokies wins were against the North Carolina Tar Heels 17-10, Middle Tennessee 35-14, and Richmond 21-10. The losses were to West Virginia 27-21, Notre Dame 32-29, and the Pitt Panthers 28-7. (That’s the Pittsburgh Panthers for the uninitiated).
These are NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) division rivals in the Atlantic Coast Conference. They have played each other 18 times throughout history, but more often since Syracuse joined the conference in 2013. Virginia Tech has won 8, Syracuse has won 10. The last time was Oct. 15, 2016 Syracuse won 31-17.
Offensive Analysis
Syracuse is ranked 63rd on offense in the FBS. They have scored 26 touchdowns while averaging 404 yards per game. The orange weakness is the passing game where they plummet to 112th in the FBS with only 6 passing TDs on the season coming from 172.3 passing yards per game. The inverse of course is true, they are 13th in rushing offense in the FBS, 20 TDs from 231.7 yards per game.
Virginia Tech is ranked 120th on offense in the FBS. They have scored 15 TDs (remember they have played 1 less game) while averaging 310.5 ypg.
Defensive Analysis
Syracuse is the 20th ranked defense in the FBS. They have allowed 19 touchdowns and 308 yards per game. They are the 28th ranked run defense.
Virginia Tech is the 49th ranked defense in the FBS. They have allowed 15 touchdowns and 353 yards per game. They are the 80th ranked run defense.
Syracuse vs Virginia Tech Prediction
Our prediction for Saturday, October 23rd is… Virginia Tech 33 - Syracuse 17
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Syracuse is 6-1 ATS this season.
Syracuse is 5-1 ATS when playing as an underdog this season.
Virginia Tech is 2-4 ATS this season.
Virginia Tech is 2-0 ATS when playing a team with a losing record, the last 3 seasons.
Key Injuries
Syracuse: WR Oronde Gadsden II (foot) Quest * OL Darius Tisdale (lower body) Quest
Virginia Tech: DB Devon Hunter (undisclosed) Quest * DB Jermaine Waller (leg) Quest * RB Keshawn King (ankle) Quest *
Starting Lineups
Syracuse: QB Garrett Shrader, RB Sean Tucker, TE Chris Elmore, WR Sharod Johnson, WR Anthony Queeley, WR Courtney Jackson, LT Matthew Bergeron, LG Chris Bleich, OC Airon Servais, RG Dakota Davis, RT Carlos Vettorello
Virginia Tech: QB Braxton Burmeister, RB Jalen Holston, TE Drake Deluliis, WR Kaleb Smith, WR Tre’ Turner, WR Tayvion Robinson, LT Luke Tenuta, LG Smith, C Brock Hoffman, RG Kaden Moore, RT Silas Dzansi
Statistical Leaders
Syracuse
Passing Yards: Garrett Shrader 818
Rushing Yards: Sean Tucker 948
Receiving Yards: Sean Tucker 224
Tackles: Mikel Jones 64
Interceptions: Darian Chestnut 2
Virginia Tech
Passing Yards: Braxton Burmeister 1,064
Rushing Yards: Braxton Burmeister 212
Receiving Yards: Tre Turner 403
Tackles: Nasir Peoples 50
Interceptions: Jermaine Waller 4
Coaches
Syracuse: Dino Babers. He became the head coach at Syracuse in 2016 and has accumulated a 27-40 record. He hasn’t performed well in conference games going 13-32. Last season Syracuse went 1-9 to tie for 14th in the ACC. His annual salary is 2.3 million.
Virginia Tech: Justin Fuente. He also became the Virginia Tech head coach in 2016 and accumulated a 41-29 record. He has done well in conference game 26-18. Last season VT went 5-5 sand tied for 6th in the ACC. His annual salary is 4.25 million.
Weather Forecast
Mostly Sunny. 60* for the high. Humidity 43%. Nearly identical to the weather for the Virginia Cavaliers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets that has a later kickoff time.
James Q
About the Author:
James Q. has been involved with sports and gambling his entire life. A former division 1 scholarship basketball player, James understands sports (and especially basketball) inside-and-out. Following his basketball playing days, James parlayed his gambling skills into a semi-pro poker career. James resides in Los Angeles, and especially loves the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Rams, and Los Angeles Dodgers. And when he isn't betting on sports (and writing about it), James can be found performing stand-up comedy on the Sunset Strip.
