When Justin Fuente replaced retired legend Frank Beamer as coach of the Virginia Tech fans celebrated. Fuente impressed everyone with his NCAA Football betting success at Memphis. Most important of all he was seen as someone who would bring new energy. To illustrate the beloved Beamer ran out of ideas and gas. Fuente won nine games in his first year and fans dreamed big. However, since that time Virginia Tech reversed back to its status under Beamer. Last Saturday’s loss at Wake Forest reminded fans of their frustrations with Fuente. Saturday brings a tricky game at Louisville.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Louisville Cardinals Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 31, 2020, 4 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Cardinal Stadium, Louisville, Kentucky |
| Virginia Tech at Louisville TV Coverage: | ACC Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Virginia Tech | -3½ (-110) | 66½ (-110) | -165 |  |
| Louisville | +3½ (-110) | 66½ (-110) | +145 | |
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Virginia Tech Hokies at Louisville Cardinals SBG Odds Overview
Cause last week’s sports betting results could Louisville draw handle. Especially as a home dog.
Virginia Tech Hokies Team Overview
Under coach Justin Fuente it’s become dangerous to fully believe in Virginia Tech. Certainly, that showed in Saturday’s 23-16 loss at Wake Forest. The Hokies were 10.5-point chalks as the game went under 69. It was a frustrating loss as Virginia Tech outgained Wake Forest 433-316 in total yards. But three Hokies turnovers proved deadly. Quarterback Hendon Hooker threw three picks and was sacked three times. To illuminate Hooker had an abysmal quarterback rating of 49.7.
As a result, Virginia Tech is 3-2 straight up, 2-3 against the spread, and 3-2 over the total. Offensively the Hokies have national rankings of 21st overall and 26th for scoring. Defensively Virginia Tech ranks 71st overall and 54h for points allowed.
Louisville Cardinals Team Overview
Louisville entered last week in the depths of a four-game losing streak. And then the Cardinals took apart Florida State 48-16 as 5-point home chalks. Over a total of 62 was a winner too. Louisville improved to 2-4 straight up, 3-2-1 against the spread, and 4-2 over the total. Offensively the Cardinals rank 43rd overall and 54th for scoring. While defensively the Cardinals rank 43rd overall and 47th for points allowed.
Virginia Tech Hokies at Louisville Cardinals ATS Stats
The Hokies are:
- 10-11 against the spread in ACC matchups
- 14-17 vs. the odds in their last 31 games
- 5-8 on the board away from home
- 6-12 vs. the odds as a favorite
- 4-7 under the total following a loss
- Just 12 of their last 31 games under the total
- 7-6 over the total on the road
- 11-9 over the total against ACC rivals
The Cardinals are:
- 7-9 vs. the odds at Cardinal Stadium
- 3-5 on the board as home dogs
- Only 12 covers in their last 31 games
- Just 7 payouts in their last 21 ACC games
- 6-13 with the line as a dog
- 3-7 vs. the number after a win
- 14-7 over the total in ACC matchups
- 20-11 over the total in their last 31 games
- 9-7 over the total at home
- 6-4 over the number after a win
Virginia Tech Hokies at Louisville Cardinals SBG Free Picks
In this situation, both teams bring NCAA Football Betting inconsistency. Extending that is the Hokies’ poor marks as a favorite.
Hokies at Cardinals SBG Best Bet: Louisville Cardinals