Virginia Tech vs NC State Betting Preview
An ACC battle is set for Thursday night when the Virginia Tech Hokies (2-5, 1-3 in ACC) visit the NC State Wolfpack (5-2, 1-2). Virginia Tech has been bad this season, but NC State probably feels worse as they had high expectations this season and will now be without their star QB the rest of the season. BetMGM Sportsbook has the opening line at NC State -13.5 and the over at 39.5 points scored. This game will air live on ESPN.
Through seven games, Virginia Tech is scoring just 19.4 points per game and are gaining 321.9 yards per game, 214.6 through the air and 107.3 on the ground. Defensively, the Hokies are averaging 25.1 points against, and 357.9 yards allowed, 224.0 passing and 133.9 rushing.
After seven games, NC State is scoring 27.4 points per game and are gaining 355.0 yards per game, 220.6 through the air and 134.4 on the ground. Defensively, the Wolfpack are averaging just 16.9 points against, and 310.9 yards allowed, 188.4 passing and 122.4 rushing.
Virginia Tech vs NC State Prediction
Last time out, Virginia Tech hosted Miami and lost 20-14. Miami scored the first 20 points of the game, leading 20-0 in the fourth quarter, but Virginia Tech finally woke up and made it interesting. The Hokies scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, but just ran out of time and their comeback came up short. Grant Wells went 21/33 for 179 yards, one touchdown, zero interceptions, and added one touchdown on the ground. Malachi Thomas led the team with 41 rushing yards and added six receptions for 43 yards and one touchdown. Defensively, Virginia Tech allowed 351 total yards and did not force any Miami turnovers.
NC State visited #18 Syracuse and left with a disappointing 24-9 defeat. The Orange never trailed in this game as they led 7-3 after the first, 10-3 at the half, and 17-6 after the third. NC State started their backup QB for the first time and it was clear the Wolfpack were working out the kinks. Jack Chambers went 18/30 for 160 yards, zero touchdowns, zero interceptions, and led the team with 58 rushing yards. Defensively, NC State allowed 389 total yards and forced two Syracuse turnovers.
Series History: Virginia Tech has won five straight meetings, dating back to 2005, and now lead the all-time series 28-18.
Pick: This will not be an enjoyable game to watch. Give me Virginia Tech to cover a low scoring game.
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Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
VTECH | Passing | NCST |
---|---|---|
15.8 | CMP | 18.3 |
27.5 | ATT | 32.4 |
57.4 | CMP% | 56.5 |
201.7 | Y/G | 215.6 |
7.3 | Y/A | 6.7 |
1.8 | TD/G | 1.5 |
Defense/Offense
VTECH | Passing | NCST |
---|---|---|
16 | CMP | 17.2 |
26.2 | ATT | 29.2 |
61 | CMP% | 59.1 |
168.8 | Y/G | 193.9 |
6.4 | Y/A | 6.6 |
1.2 | TD/G | 1.5 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
VTECH | Rushing | NCST |
---|---|---|
38.3 | ATT | 29.2 |
189.8 | Y/G | 116.5 |
5.0 | Y/A | 4.0 |
1.5 | TD/G | 1.0 |
Defense/Offense
VTECH | Rushing | NCST |
---|---|---|
35.3 | ATT | 36.8 |
148.0 | Y/G | 156.5 |
4.2 | Y/A | 4.3 |
1.6 | TD/G | 1.5 |
Special Teams
VTECH | Special Teams | NCST |
---|---|---|
4.6 | Punts-GM | 5.5 |
43.1 | Punt Avg | 42.6 |
2.2 | Kick Ret GM | 1.8 |
24.7 | Kick Ret Avg | 22.4 |
1.9 | Punt Ret GM | 1.3 |
11.6 | Punt Ret Avg | 10.1 |
Betting Trends
VTECH | Betting Trends | NCST |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
0-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 0-3-0 |
17.67 | Avg Score | 16 |
35.33 | Avg Opp Score | 23.67 |
AWAY | HOME | |
0-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
0-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
18.67 | Avg Score | 29 |
35.33 | Avg Opp Score | 13.67 |
VTECH | Betting Trends | NCST |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-4-0 |
18 | Avg Score | 23.2 |
29.2 | Avg Opp Score | 19 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
22.2 | Avg Score | 35.2 |
33.6 | Avg Opp Score | 14.8 |
VTECH | Betting Trends | NCST |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-7-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
3-7-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-7-0 |
19.9 | Avg Score | 30.9 |
29.2 | Avg Opp Score | 21 |
AWAY | HOME | |
3-7-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 10-0-0 |
3-7-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
21.7 | Avg Score | 35.1 |
31.1 | Avg Opp Score | 15.9 |
Head to Head
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Virginia Tech vs NC State Betting Stats
Hokies
- Virginia Tech is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Virginia Tech’s last 7 games.
- Virginia Tech is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
- Virginia Tech is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against North Carolina State.
- Virginia Tech is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against North Carolina State.
- Virginia Tech is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia Tech’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Virginia Tech’s last 7 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division.
- Virginia Tech is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games played in October.
- Virginia Tech is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games played in week 9.
Wolfpack
- North Carolina State is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
- North Carolina State is 7-2 SU in their last 9 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of North Carolina State’s last 6 games against Virginia Tech.
- North Carolina State is 10-0 SU in their last 10 games at home.
- North Carolina State is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina State’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Coastal Division.
- North Carolina State is 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games played in October.
- North Carolina State is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games played in week 9.
- The total has gone UNDER in 11 of North Carolina State’s last 13 games played on a Thursday.