Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Odds Analysis, Pick

The Virginia Tech Hokies will be looking to get back on track Saturday against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets after suffering a disappointing home loss to East Carolina last week.

The Hokies followed up a 35-21 road win at Ohio State two weeks ago as 10-point underdogs with a 28-21 setback against the Pirates as 10-point favorites.

The computer is picking a high-scoring game, which would be atypical of meetings between these teams.

Point spread: The Hokies opened as six-point favorites at Lane Stadium, but the line was eight points by Wednesday with a total of 52, according to sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark. (Line updates and matchup report.)

Odds Shark computer prediction: 47.5-39.5 Yellow Jackets

Why the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets can cover the spread

Georgia Tech is 4-2 against the spread in the last six meetings with Virginia Tech and has just the type of offense that can keep the score within a touchdown like each of the past two games between the teams. In fact, five of the last six meetings have been decided by seven points or less with the under cashing five times.

The Yellow Jackets are also off to a 3-0 start this year and should be extra motivated to start ACC play, hoping to avenge last year’s 17-10 home loss to the Hokies as seven-point favorites. Georgia Tech covered its only road game so far this season, beating Tulane 38-21 as a 7.5-point favorite in Week 2.

Why the Virginia Tech Hokies can cover the spread

Virginia Tech looked great in its first two games, especially beating the Buckeyes. The Hokies suffered from the infamous letdown spot against East Carolina and will not have that same problem here against a conference opponent.

Even in defeat against the Pirates, Virginia Tech showed some character in rallying back from a 21-0 deficit to tie the game with 1:20 left. East Carolina was able to attack the Hokies through the air, something the Yellow Jackets will not be able to do due to their run-heavy offensive attack. Virginia Tech has won the last four meetings while Georgia Tech is just 1-3-1 ATS in its past five road games.

Smart Pick

These teams have played some close games over the years, and the betting line for this matchup looks to be spot on considering the situation and past history between them. Both will run the ball and take time off the clock, which should keep scoring at a minimum.

Six of the last seven meetings have gone under the total, with five of those finishing with less than 50 points and four below 38. The under is also 4-1 in the last five ACC home games for the Hokies, who always seem to be at their best when their defense plays well.

Look for them to hold Georgia Tech in check in a low-scoring affair.

Trends

• Six of the last seven meetings have gone under the total
• Virginia Tech is 1-4 ATS in its last five games when playing at home against Georgia Tech

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