If for nothing else, Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente and Syracuse coach Dino Babers have one thing in common. Both men are on the College Football odds hot seat. Both coaches had good starts to their respective tenures but have lost steam. In particular, Fuente has been a massive disappointment for the Hokies. Especially when it comes to recruiting. Fuente has not done as well as his predecessor, Frank Beamer, at the end of his time. Dreams of going to the next level have been realized. Virginia Tech is at least one level down.
Syracuse Orange vs. Virginia Tech Hokies NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 23, 2021, 12:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Lane Stadium Worsham Field, Blacksburg, Virginia |
| Syracuse at Virginia Tech TV Coverage: | ESPN3 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Syracuse | +3½ (-120) | 46 (-110) | +145 |  |
| Virginia Tech | -3½ (EV) | 46 (-110) | -165 | |
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Syracuse Orange at Virginia Tech Hokies SBG Odds Overview
Gamblers will lean with Virginia Tech based on home field and a slightly better brand. In turn, Syracuse is a tough sell to the online betting masses. Years of losing have conditioned squares to avoid the Orange like the plague. On the whole, neither team has much to offer gamblers.
Syracuse Orange Team Overview
Last week Syracuse suffered a 17-14 loss to Clemson as 13.5-point home dogs. The game went under the total of 44. As a result, Syracuse is 3-4 straight up, 6-1 against the spread, and 3-4 over/under. Overall, Syracuse ranks 62nd for total offense and 62nd for scoring offense. Defensively, the Orange rank 21st overall and 56th for points allowed.
Clemson QB DJ Uiagalelei passed for 181 yards and one touchdown. In comparison, Kobe Pace rushed for 76 yards and another score.
Virginia Tech Hokies Team Overview
Last week, Virginia Tech lost to Pitt 28-7 as 6-point home dogs. Under the total of 55.5 was a payout as well. As a result, the Hokies have a record of 3-3 straight up, 2-4 against the spread, and 1-5 over/under. Virginia Tech ranks 118th for total offense and 111th for scoring offense. While defensively, the Hokies rank 51st overall and 37th for points allowed.
Kenny Pickett threw two touchdown passes and rushed for a score for Pitt. He completed 22 of 37 for 203 yards. Also, Israel Abanikanda rushed for a career-high 140 yards for the Panthers.
Syracuse Orange at Virginia Tech Hokies Against the Spread
- On the road, Syracuse is 54% against the spread
- As an underdog, the Orange are 50% vs. the odds
- In conference action, Syracuse is 50% against the spread
- As an away team, Syracuse is 53% under the total
- As an underdog, the Orange are 50% over/under the total
- In conference games, Syracuse is 55% over the total
- At home, Virginia Tech is 47% against the spread
- As a favorite, the Hokies are 33% vs. the odds
- In conference action, Virginia Tech is 52% against the spread
- As a home team, Virginia Tech is 70% under the total
- As a favorite, the Hokies are 52% under the total
- In conference games, Virginia Tech is 52% over the total
- Syracuse is 4-1 against the spread vs. Virginia Tech
- The Orange and Hokies are 1-4 over/under the total
- At Virginia Tech, Syracuse is 1-4 vs. the odds against the Hokies
- These two teams are 1-3 over/under the total at Virginia Tech
Syracuse Orange at Virginia Tech Hokies SBG Free Picks
In this situation, gamblers will question the merits of a potential Virginia Tech overlay. As mentioned earlier, Syracuse gets the College Football odds cash vs. the Hokies.
Syracuse at Virginia Tech SBG Best Bet: Syracuse Orange.