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Virginia Tech Hokies vs Syracuse Orange Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: November 2, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: JMA Wireless Dome — Syracuse, NY

Article updated Oct 31, 6:22 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming college football game between the Syracuse Orange and the Virginia Tech Hokies is set to take place on Saturday at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Syracuse has emerged

Game outlook

The upcoming college football game between the Syracuse Orange and the Virginia Tech Hokies is set to take place on Saturday at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Syracuse has emerged victorious in two out of the last three matchups against Virginia Tech. Currently, Virginia Tech is the favored team with a -4 point spread. It will be an intriguing game to watch and analyze for NCAAF betting picks.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hokies -183 | Orange +160

Spread: Hokies -4 (-110) | Orange +4 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 53.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Virginia Tech will win straight-up is 65%.

Virginia Tech Hokies

Virginia Tech secured their third consecutive victory with a 21-6 win over Georgia Tech. Quarterback Kyron Drones threw for 128 yards and a touchdown, although the team struggled on 3rd down conversions and was outgained significantly in yards. Despite averaging 30.8 points per game and performing well in the red zone, the Hokies have faced challenges on 3rd down conversions. The team has been effective at moving the ball on the ground, while Drones has shown accuracy in passing and protecting the football. Virginia Tech's defense is allowing 20.4 points per game and performing well on 3rd down and in the red zone. With a power ranking of 17, the team is ranked 40th in offense, 54th in defense, and holds a 5-3 record for the season.

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Syracuse Orange Analysis

Syracuse suffered a tough loss to Pitt, with quarterback Kyle McCord throwing for 321 yards and five interceptions. The team struggled offensively, with only six rushing yards and 20 first downs. Despite averaging 29 points per game, Syracuse has had issues moving the ball consistently and struggles in the red zone. Their passing game is strong, with nearly 50 pass attempts per game, but their ground game has been lacking. Defensively, they allow an average of 29.2 points per game and have struggled to slow opponents, particularly in the passing game. Syracuse has a power ranking of 83 and ranks 52nd in offense and 88th in defense. Virginia Tech has had success in recent matchups against Syracuse.

Syracuse with Strong Passing Offense Favored Over Virginia Tech in Upcoming Matchup

Syracuse has demonstrated strong performance throughout the current season, particularly showcasing a dependable passing offense that has allowed them to consistently gain yards and maintain possession of the ball. In contrast, Virginia Tech has faced challenges in making successful plays on 3rd downs. The Hokies have shown weaknesses in their pass protection, leaving them prone to turnovers. As such, the odds favor Syracuse with a +4 advantage in the upcoming matchup.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Hokies vs Orange archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Hokies vs Orange matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Virginia Tech Hokies-162 → -145Moved
  • Moneyline · Syracuse Orange+134 → +125Moved
  • Spread · Virginia Tech Hokies-3.5 (-110) → -3 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Syracuse Orange+3.5 (-110) → +3 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over53.5 (-110) → 51.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under53.5 (-110) → 51.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Virginia Tech Hokies
5-3 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Syracuse Orange
4-2 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-10-31T22:22:00.828Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-10-26Syracuse Orange 10 · Virginia Tech Hokies 38
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Syracuse Orange defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 38-31

Syracuse Orange defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 38-31 on November 2, 2024, a 7-point decision in the series. Syracuse Orange's strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 15-7. Against SportsJaw's recorded Virginia Tech Hokies -3 (-110) spread, Syracuse Orange covered, while the 69 combined points finished over the recorded total of 51.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • BookieslayerSpread · Virginia Tech Hokies -4 (-110)Loss
  • Novacek84Spread · Virginia Tech Hokies -4 (-110)Loss
  • JohnnywalkerSpread · Virginia Tech Hokies -4 (-110)Loss
  • Sammy52Spread · Syracuse Orange +3.5 (-110)Win
  • ThinkmakegrowTotal · Under 53.5 (-110)Loss
  • NutinbutlocksSpread · Virginia Tech Hokies -4 (-110)Loss