- Virginia Tech is a -5.5 point favorite vs. California
- California vs. Virginia Tech Total (Over/Under): 50.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
California (5-2) visit Lane Stadium to take on Virginia Tech (2-5) on Oct. 24 in Blacksburg, VA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT.
Virginia Tech is a betting favorite in Week 9, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).
The California vs. Virginia Tech Over/Under is 50.5 total points.
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California vs. Virginia Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| California | +5.5 -110 | 50.5 -105 | 180 |
| Virginia Tech | -5.5 -110 | 50.5 -115 | -220 |
California vs Virginia Tech Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Virginia Tech will win this game with 63.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both California and Virginia Tech, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
California vs Virginia Tech Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Virginia Tech will cover the spread with 55.1% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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California Best Bets Today
- California has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.34 Units / 29% ROI)
- California has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 games (+2.60 Units / 18% ROI)
- California has hit the Team Total Under in 4 of their last 6 games (+1.75 Units / 26% ROI)
- California have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.75 Units / 25% ROI)
- California has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 3 of their last 6 away games (+1.10 Units / 12% ROI)
Virginia Tech Best Bets Today
- Virginia Tech has hit the Team Total Under in their last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 88% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+3.90 Units / 39% ROI)
- Virginia Tech have covered the 1Q Spread in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+1.90 Units / 21% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+1.70 Units / 6% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 games (+1.25 Units / 8% ROI)
California Against the Spread (ATS) Record
California is 3-4 against the spread this college football season (-1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI).
- California is 4-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.1 Units / -8.53% ROI
- California is 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
- California is 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI
Virginia Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Virginia Tech iss 1-6 against the spread this college football season (-5.6 Units / -72.73% ROI).
- Virginia Tech is 1-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.55 Units / -53.85% ROI
- Virginia Tech is 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.3% ROI
- Virginia Tech is 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.65 Units / 8.39% ROI
California: Keys to the Game vs. Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech has gained 1,397 yards on 132 receptions (just 10.6 YPR) this season — T-28th-worst among FBS skill players. California’s defense has allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception this season — T-17th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech RBs averaged 8.3 yards from scrimmage per touch (150 yards / 18 touches) on 3rd and short last season– 3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.4
Virginia Tech has gained 1,397 yards on 132 receptions (just 10.6 YPR) this season — 2nd-worst among ACC skill players. California’s defense has allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception this season — T-2nd-best among ACC defenses.
Virginia Tech has gained 1,397 yards on 132 receptions (just 10.6 YPR) this season — 2nd-worst among ACC skill players. California’s defense has allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception this season — T-17th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech’s RBs has averaged just 6.0 yards after the catch this season — T-32nd-worst among FBS RBs. California’s defense has allowed just 4.6 RAC to RBs this season — T-12th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech: Keys to the Game vs. California
Virginia Tech is 1-7 (.125) when in a one score game since the 2024 season– T-4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .513
Virginia Tech was winless (0-5) when in a one score game last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .514
Virginia Tech was 2-6 (.250) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-34th-worst in FBS; Average: .382
Virginia Tech is 3-11 (.214) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2024 season– 5th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .501
Matchup Notes for California vs. Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is 1-7 (.125) when in a one score game since the 2024 season– T-4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .513
Virginia Tech was winless (0-5) when in a one score game last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .514
Virginia Tech was 2-6 (.250) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-34th-worst in FBS; Average: .382
Virginia Tech is 3-11 (.214) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2024 season– 5th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .501
Virginia Tech has gained 1,397 yards on 132 receptions (just 10.6 YPR) this season — T-28th-worst among FBS skill players. California’s defense has allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception this season — T-17th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech RBs averaged 8.3 yards from scrimmage per touch (150 yards / 18 touches) on 3rd and short last season– 3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.4
Virginia Tech has gained 1,397 yards on 132 receptions (just 10.6 YPR) this season — 2nd-worst among ACC skill players. California’s defense has allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception this season — T-2nd-best among ACC defenses.
Virginia Tech has gained 1,397 yards on 132 receptions (just 10.6 YPR) this season — 2nd-worst among ACC skill players. California’s defense has allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception this season — T-17th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech’s RBs has averaged just 6.0 yards after the catch this season — T-32nd-worst among FBS RBs. California’s defense has allowed just 4.6 RAC to RBs this season — T-12th-best among FBS defenses.
California Offensive Stats & Trends
Virginia Tech has gained 1,397 yards on 132 receptions (just 10.6 YPR) this season — T-28th-worst among FBS skill players. California’s defense has allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception this season — T-17th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech RBs averaged 8.3 yards from scrimmage per touch (150 yards / 18 touches) on 3rd and short last season– 3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.4
Virginia Tech has gained 1,397 yards on 132 receptions (just 10.6 YPR) this season — 2nd-worst among ACC skill players. California’s defense has allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception this season — T-2nd-best among ACC defenses.
Virginia Tech has gained 1,397 yards on 132 receptions (just 10.6 YPR) this season — 2nd-worst among ACC skill players. California’s defense has allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception this season — T-17th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech’s RBs has averaged just 6.0 yards after the catch this season — T-32nd-worst among FBS RBs. California’s defense has allowed just 4.6 RAC to RBs this season — T-12th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends
Virginia Tech is 1-7 (.125) when in a one score game since the 2024 season– T-4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .513
Virginia Tech was winless (0-5) when in a one score game last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .514
Virginia Tech was 2-6 (.250) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-34th-worst in FBS; Average: .382
Virginia Tech is 3-11 (.214) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2024 season– 5th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .501
California Defensive Stats & Trends
Virginia Tech has gained 1,397 yards on 132 receptions (just 10.6 YPR) this season — T-28th-worst among FBS skill players. California’s defense has allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception this season — T-17th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech RBs averaged 8.3 yards from scrimmage per touch (150 yards / 18 touches) on 3rd and short last season– 3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.4
Virginia Tech has gained 1,397 yards on 132 receptions (just 10.6 YPR) this season — 2nd-worst among ACC skill players. California’s defense has allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception this season — T-2nd-best among ACC defenses.
Virginia Tech has gained 1,397 yards on 132 receptions (just 10.6 YPR) this season — 2nd-worst among ACC skill players. California’s defense has allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception this season — T-17th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech’s RBs has averaged just 6.0 yards after the catch this season — T-32nd-worst among FBS RBs. California’s defense has allowed just 4.6 RAC to RBs this season — T-12th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends
Virginia Tech is 1-7 (.125) when in a one score game since the 2024 season– T-4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .513
Virginia Tech was winless (0-5) when in a one score game last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .514
Virginia Tech was 2-6 (.250) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-34th-worst in FBS; Average: .382
Virginia Tech is 3-11 (.214) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2024 season– 5th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .501
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