Virginia Tech vs Syracuse Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 10

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Syracuse running back LeQuint Allen (1) rushes against Georgia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
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  • Virginia Tech is a -4 point favorite vs. Syracuse
  • Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse Total (Over/Under): 53.5 points
  • TV Channel: CW

The Virginia Tech Hokies (5-3) visit JMA Wireless Dome to take on the Syracuse Orange (5-2) on Nov. 2 in Syracuse, NY. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT.

Virginia Tech is a betting favorite in Week 10, with the spread sitting at -4 (-110).

The Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse Over/Under is 53.5 total points.

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Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Virginia Tech-4 -11053.5 -110-185
Syracuse +4 -11053.5 -110+150

Virginia Tech vs Syracuse Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Virginia Tech will win this game with 61.2% 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 Virginia Tech and Syracuse, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Virginia Tech vs Syracuse Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Syracuse will cover the spread with 67.4% 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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  • Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 away games (+4.55 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 8 away games (+3.80 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 games (+1.30 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 7 away games (+0.90 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 7 games at home (+1.80 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+1.70 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 8 games at home (+0.60 Units / 7% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Virginia Tech players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Virginia Tech Player Prop Bets Today

  • Kyron Drones has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Benji Gosnell has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Stephen Gosnell has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Kyron Drones has hit the TD Passes Over in his last away game (+1.00 Units / 80% ROI)
  • Kyron Drones has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Syracuse players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Syracuse Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • LeQuint Allen has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Oronde Gadsden II has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 77% ROI)
  • Kyle McCord has hit the TD Passes Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 53% ROI)
  • LeQuint Allen has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Umari Hatcher has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game at home (+1.00 Units / 95% ROI)

Virginia Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Virginia Tech is 5-3 against the spread this college football season (+1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI).

  • Virginia Tech is 5-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.55 Units / -8.38% ROI
  • Virginia Tech is 5-3 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • Virginia Tech is 3-5 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI

Syracuse Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Syracuse is 3-4 against the spread this college football season (-1.4 Units / -18.06% ROI).

  • Syracuse is 4-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.2 Units / 1.11% ROI
  • Syracuse is 2-5 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI
  • Syracuse is 5-2 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI

Virginia Tech: Keys to the Game vs. Syracuse

Virginia Tech is winless (0-6) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .531

Virginia Tech is winless (0-6) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .505

Virginia Tech is 4-7 (.364) when not forcing a fumble since the 2023 season– T-15th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .525

Virginia Tech is 8-2 (.800) when forcing at least one fumble since the 2023 season– T-30th-best in FBS; Average: .625

Syracuse: Keys to the Game vs. Virginia Tech

Syracuse is undefeated (5-0) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times this season– T-best in FBS; Average: .596

Syracuse is 5-3 (.625) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-33rd-best in FBS; Average: .505

Syracuse is 11-3 (.786) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game since the 2023 season– T-34th-best in FBS; Average: .646

Syracuse is 3-8 (.273) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs since the 2023 season– T-11th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .476

Matchup Notes for Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse

Syracuse’s TEs has 41 receptions in 7 games (5.9 per game) this season — T-best among ACC TEs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 15.4 receptions per game this season — best among ACC defenses.

Syracuse’s offense has thrown for 2,512 passing yards in 7 games (358.9 YPG) this season — 3rd-best among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 196.2 passing yards per game this season — 2nd-best among ACC defenses.

Syracuse’s QBs has thrown for 2,512 passing yards in 7 games (358.9 YPG) this season — 3rd-best among FBS teams. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 196.2 passing yards per game this season — 2nd-best among ACC defenses.

Virginia Tech’s WRs has gained 1,122 yards on 80 receptions (14.0 YPR) this season — T-5th-best among ACC WRs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 10.9 Yards Per Reception this season — T-32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech has gained 1,454 yards on 127 receptions (just 11.4 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among ACC skill players. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 10.9 Yards Per Reception this season — 3rd-best among ACC defenses.

Virginia Tech’s TEs has gained 266 yards on 27 receptions (just 9.9 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among ACC TEs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 10.9 Yards Per Reception this season — T-32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends

Virginia Tech’s WRs has gained 1,122 yards on 80 receptions (14.0 YPR) this season — T-5th-best among ACC WRs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 10.9 Yards Per Reception this season — T-32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech RBs have averaged 12.9 yards from scrimmage per touch (129 yards / 10 touches) on 3rd and short this season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.5

Virginia Tech has gained 1,454 yards on 127 receptions (just 11.4 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among ACC skill players. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 10.9 Yards Per Reception this season — 3rd-best among ACC defenses.

Virginia Tech’s TEs has gained 266 yards on 27 receptions (just 9.9 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among ACC TEs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 10.9 Yards Per Reception this season — T-32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech’s TEs has gained 266 yards on 27 receptions (just 9.9 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among ACC TEs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 10.9 Yards Per Reception this season — 3rd-best among ACC defenses.

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends

Syracuse’s TEs has 41 receptions in 7 games (5.9 per game) this season — T-best among ACC TEs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 15.4 receptions per game this season — best among ACC defenses.

Syracuse’s offense has thrown for 2,512 passing yards in 7 games (358.9 YPG) this season — 3rd-best among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 196.2 passing yards per game this season — 2nd-best among ACC defenses.

Syracuse’s QBs has thrown for 2,512 passing yards in 7 games (358.9 YPG) this season — 3rd-best among FBS teams. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 196.2 passing yards per game this season — 2nd-best among ACC defenses.

Syracuse’s TEs has gained 538 yards on 41 receptions (13.1 YPR) this season — 4th-best among ACC TEs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 12.8 Yards Per Reception this season — 4th-worst among ACC defenses.

Syracuse Skill Players have been targeted 48.3 times per game (338/7) this season– highest among FBS Teams; Average: 29.8

Virginia Tech Hokies Defensive Stats & Trends

Virginia Tech has sacked opposing QBs on 11% of pass attempts (64/569) since the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 7%

Virginia Tech has allowed a Completion Pct of just 41% (15 completions/37 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go this season– 4th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 59%

Virginia Tech has sacked opposing QBs on 11% of pass attempts (64/569) since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%

Virginia Tech has allowed a Completion Pct of just 54% (123 completions/228 attempts) this season– 11th-best in FBS; Average: 61%

Virginia Tech sacked opposing QBs on 11% of pass attempts (39/341) in the 2023 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 7%

Syracuse Orange Defensive Stats & Trends

Syracuse has tackled opponents for a loss on 8 of 24 rushing attempts (33% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 16%.

Syracuse has tackled opponents for a loss on 23 of 96 rushing attempts (24% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.

Syracuse has tackled opponents for a loss on 23 of 96 rushing attempts (24% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 15%.

Syracuse has tackled opponents for a loss on 8 of 24 rushing attempts (33% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 15%.

Syracuse has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 1 of 83 attempts (1%) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 9%


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