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Pittsburgh Panthers Seeking 4th Straight ACC Victory Over Virginia Tech Hokies

Game time: September 30, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Lane Stadium — Blacksburg, VA

Article updated Sep 24, 6:36 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Pittsburgh Panthers and the Virginia Tech Hokies will face off in their ACC battle on Saturday evening. Both teams are seeking their first conference win of the season,

Game outlook

The Pittsburgh Panthers and the Virginia Tech Hokies will face off in their ACC battle on Saturday evening. Both teams are seeking their first conference win of the season, and Pittsburgh has won the past three meetings against Virginia Tech, most recently 45-29 in 2022. Pittsburgh is favored to win, with the opening line at -2 and currently sitting at -2.5. Kickoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 9/30/2023 @ 8:00pm EST

Where: Lane Stadium/Worsham Field Stadium Panthers vs Hokies Betting Odds Moneyline: Panthers -130 | Hokies +110

Spread: Panthers -2.5 (-110) | Hokies +2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 39.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 57%.

Pittsburgh Panthers

Pittsburgh Panthers dropped their 4th game of the season, falling to UNC 41-24 at home last week. Pittsburgh ranks 92nd in offense, with an average of 24 points per game and 119th in average yards per game with 259.. Defensively, Pittsburgh ranks 39th, allowing an average of 17 points and 33rd in average yards per game with 319. Key injuries for Pittsburgh include: starting QB Phil Jurkovec (questionable) and linebacker Bangally Kamara (questionable). Pittsburgh is 1-3 (1-3 ATS) overall with a power ranking of 60. TRUE FRESHMAN HOUSE CALL 🏠 🙌 @KennyJohnson05 📺 @ACCNetwork #H2P » #BAM » #WeNotMe pic.twitter.com/BE0drFMJ02

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Virginia Tech Hokies Analysis

Virginia tech lost to Marshall Thundering Herd 24-17 on the road last week, despite their backup quarterback Kyron Drones throwing for 159 yards and no interceptions and the Hokies run game gaining 184 yards. Virginia Tech ranks 88th in the country in average points per game (21.8) and 90th in yards per game (329.3). Virginia Tech's defense has allowed an average of 25 points per game (57th overall) and 357 yards of total offense per game (56th overall). Starting quarterback Grant Wells and wide receiver Ali Jennings III are both questionable for the upcoming game. Virginia Tech has a power ranking of 84, is 1-3 (1-3 ATS) overall and has gone 0-3 (0-3 ATS) in their last three matchups against Pittsburgh. Respect 🫡 #ThisIsHome pic.twitter.com/1ZUnUD2XpI

Pittsburgh Panthers Set to Extend Winning Streak on the Road Against Virginia Tech Hokies

Pittsburgh has been impressive in their last three away games, winning two and covering the spread in their last matchup. Their defense ranks 20th in the country in points per game allowed with 22.8. Last week, they only allowed 17 points against West Virginia Mountaineers. In their last three road games, they have given up five TDs while averaging 13.3 points allowed per game. In their last game against Virginia Tech, the Hokies scored only seven points and surrendered 427 total yards and three touchdowns. Pittsburgh's offensive production on the road has been solid as well, averaging nearly 30 points in their last three away games. Trends support a Panthers victory against the Hokies Saturday.

Written by Mikehuff Published on 09/27/2023 Category: NCAAF Picks

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Pittsburgh Panthers-126 → -155Moved
  • Moneyline · Virginia Tech Hokies+105 → +134Moved
  • Spread · Pittsburgh Panthers-2 (-110) → -3 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Virginia Tech Hokies+2 (-110) → +3 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over42.5 (-110) → 40.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under42.5 (-110) → 40.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Pittsburgh Panthers
0-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Virginia Tech Hokies
1-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-09-24T22:36:42.990Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Pittsburgh Panthers dropped their 4th game of the season, falling to UNC 41-24 at home last week. Pittsburgh ranks 92nd in offense, with an average of 24 points per game and 119th in average yards per game with 259.. Defensively, Pittsburgh ranks 39th, allowing an average of 17 points and 33rd in average yards per game with 319. Key injuries for Pittsburgh include: starting QB Phil Jurkovec (questionable) and linebacker Bangally Kamara (questionable). Pittsburgh is 1-3 (1-3 ATS) overall with a power ranking of 60. TRUE FRESHMAN HOUSE CALL 🏠 🙌 @KennyJohnson05 📺 @ACCNetwork #H2P » #BAM » #WeNotMe pic.twitter.com/BE0drFMJ02

Virginia tech lost to Marshall Thundering Herd 24-17 on the road last week, despite their backup quarterback Kyron Drones throwing for 159 yards and no interceptions and the Hokies run game gaining 184 yards. Virginia Tech ranks 88th in the country in average points per game (21.8) and 90th in yards per game (329.3). Virginia Tech's defense has allowed an average of 25 points per game (57th overall) and 357 yards of total offense per game (56th overall). Starting quarterback Grant Wells and wide receiver Ali Jennings III are both questionable for the upcoming game. Virginia Tech has a power ranking of 84, is 1-3 (1-3 ATS) overall and has gone 0-3 (0-3 ATS) in their last three matchups against Pittsburgh. Respect 🫡 #ThisIsHome pic.twitter.com/1ZUnUD2XpI

Recent head-to-head

  • 2022-10-08Virginia Tech Hokies 29 · Pittsburgh Panthers 45
  • 2021-10-16Pittsburgh Panthers 28 · Virginia Tech Hokies 7
  • 2020-11-21Virginia Tech Hokies 14 · Pittsburgh Panthers 47
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 38-21

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 38-21 on September 30, 2023, a 17-point decision in the series. Virginia Tech Hokies' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 14-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Pittsburgh Panthers -3 (-110) spread, Virginia Tech Hokies covered, while the 59 combined points finished over the recorded total of 40.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • HopkinspicksSpread · Virginia Tech Hokies +2 (-110)Win
  • MikeVargasTotal · Under 42.5 (-110)Loss
  • VegaspatSpread · Pittsburgh Panthers -3 (-110)Loss
  • JoeyBergSpread · Pittsburgh Panthers -3 (-110)Loss
  • IrishblueSpread · Pittsburgh Panthers -2.5 (-110)Loss
  • MiamimikeSpread · Virginia Tech Hokies -2.5 (-110)Win
  • Lockpicker69Spread · Virginia Tech Hokies +2.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Pittsburgh Panthers -2.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 40.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Pittsburgh Panthers -2.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 40.5 (-110)Win
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