I agree. I think this is a tough matchup for the Hookies.
I agree. I think this is a tough matchup for the Hookies.
Being my second favorite team, you know I follow the Hokies pretty closely. I agree that this line is based largely on reputation, and the fact that they rank 5th in the nation at defending the run surrendering only 86.33 ypg. At first blush that stat would seem to favor the Hokies in this matchup until you look closely at the competition they've accumulated those stats against, and factor in all of the season-ending inuries they've suffered on the defensive side of the ball.
Recall prior to the season future bettors were flocking to bet OVER on VT's season win total, and for them to win the ACC Coastal based largely on their weak schedule. But as weak as their schedule has been, they have struggle almost every week to eek out wins against seemingly inferior foes. We can see that vividly by way of their abysmal 2 & 7 ATS record - and they are only 2 @ 7 if you count their big ATS victory over Appalachian State.
The Hokies were very fortunate to walk out of Lane Stadium with a victory against GT last season. I remember the game well because I had the Yellow Jackets +12.5. GT was leading the Hokies 14-0 in the 2nd quarter when GT QB Josh Nesbitt was intercepted at the VT 1 yard line, and then sustained a season ending injury making the tackle on the play. They ended up beating GT 28-21 on 90-yard kickoff return for a TD despite being outgained 426-335.
The extra days of preparation will definitely help VT heal up a bit and prepare for the Yellow Jacket option attack, but I don't think it'll be nearly enough to rescue them from a DD defeat at Bobby Dodd Stadium tonight.
Being my second favorite team, you know I follow the Hokies pretty closely. I agree that this line is based largely on reputation, and the fact that they rank 5th in the nation at defending the run surrendering only 86.33 ypg. At first blush that stat would seem to favor the Hokies in this matchup until you look closely at the competition they've accumulated those stats against, and factor in all of the season-ending inuries they've suffered on the defensive side of the ball.
Recall prior to the season future bettors were flocking to bet OVER on VT's season win total, and for them to win the ACC Coastal based largely on their weak schedule. But as weak as their schedule has been, they have struggle almost every week to eek out wins against seemingly inferior foes. We can see that vividly by way of their abysmal 2 & 7 ATS record - and they are only 2 @ 7 if you count their big ATS victory over Appalachian State.
The Hokies were very fortunate to walk out of Lane Stadium with a victory against GT last season. I remember the game well because I had the Yellow Jackets +12.5. GT was leading the Hokies 14-0 in the 2nd quarter when GT QB Josh Nesbitt was intercepted at the VT 1 yard line, and then sustained a season ending injury making the tackle on the play. They ended up beating GT 28-21 on 90-yard kickoff return for a TD despite being outgained 426-335.
The extra days of preparation will definitely help VT heal up a bit and prepare for the Yellow Jacket option attack, but I don't think it'll be nearly enough to rescue them from a DD defeat at Bobby Dodd Stadium tonight.
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