Virginia Tech vs. Virginia: Latest Spread Info, BCS Impact and Predictions

The Virginia Tech Hokies have beaten the Virginia Cavaliers 12 of the last 15 times they've played, including a current seven-game win streak. 

Luckily for Cavaliers fans, there team is much better this year, and Saturday's contest will be a good game. 

The Hokies will travel two-and-a-half hours, hoping to get a victory and lock up the ACC Coastal Division. Should they lose though, the Cavaliers will play in the ACC Championship Game for the first time in school history. 

With that said, let's delve into some details of his huge rivalry game. 

When: Saturday, Nov. 26 at 3:30 p.m. ET 

Where: Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA

Watch: ABC, ESPN2, ESPN3.com 

Spread 

The Hokies are favored at -4.5, which makes this an intriguing play. A case can be made for either team because they're both playing well. However, given the history between the two, go with the Hokies in this game. 

No doubt this will be a close game, but the Hokies have too much speed and talent on offense to fall to the Cavaliers. 

Key Injuries 

For Virginia Tech, according to USA Today, LB Alonzo Tweedy (ankle) and G David Wang (foot) are both questionable for Saturday. 

For Virginia, according to USA Today, LB Daquan Romero (lower body) is questionable, but DE Bill Schautz (ankle) and WR Bobby Smith (lower body) are doubtful for Saturday. 

BCS/ Top 25 Implications 

The Cavaliers aren't ranked in the BCS, but an upset win over their archrival would certainly get them in the Top 25. Nobody expected Virginia to be this good right now, but the Cavaliers are one win away from shocking the ACC.

The Hokies are ranked No. 5 in the BCS thanks to some big upsets last week. If they can win this game, as well as the ACC championship, then there is a possibility they could be playing for the BCS title game. Virginia Tech would need a few lucky bounces to go their way, but it's definitely something you can't rule out. 

Keys to Virginia Tech Win 

The Hokies must prevent the Cavaliers from beating them on the ground. Virginia Tech is No. 13 in the nation against the run, and the Hokies will have their hands full trying to slow down Virginia. 

Logan Thomas and David Wilson cannot falter on Saturday, or the Hokies will be in trouble. They're the two big playmakers at Virginia Tech, and if either one is off their game, then Virginia has a strong chance to pull the upset.

Keys to Virginia Win 

Sophomore quarterback Michael Rocco has to be on his A-game and play mistake-free football. Eliminating turnovers is key for the Cavaliers, as the Hokies will make them pay. 

Perry Jones and Kevin Parks have been a solid one-two punch in the backfield this season, and if Virginia wants to end its losing streak against its archrival, these two running backs will have to make every carry count.

Prediction 

The Cavaliers will come out strong, but they will fade away late in the game. Expect Thomas to step up on the big stage and carry his team in the fourth quarter. Thomas won't be denied when the game is on the line.

Hokies 33, Cavaliers 27