The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets battle the Virginia Tech Hokies this week in a game that will feature the ACC’s second-leading receiver, Isaiah Ford (615 yards, 7 TDs). It’s gone from bad to worse for Virginia Tech (4-5) this season, with the team dropping two straight. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov 12 and will be available on ESPN.
In its last game before the bye, Georgia Tech lost to Virginia 27-21. Clinton Lynch had a solid performance running the ball in the loss, rushing three times for 63 yards and one TD. He was a threat catching the ball with 69 yards and two TDs on three catches. Ricky Jeune also had a great game with 103 receiving yards on five catches. Virginia Tech is hoping for another victory like its game before the bye, when it defeated Boston College 26-10. Cam Phillips had a huge game for the Hokies, grabbing six receptions for 87 yards and one TD. Isaiah Ford put up 51 receiving yards on three catches.
Georgia Tech is a five-point favorite against the Hokies.
With a 3-6 record both Straight Up (SU) and Against The Spread (ATS), the Yellow Jackets will look to improve as they head into Week 11. In their five most recent matchups, the Yellow Jackets went 1-4 for both SU and ATS. A focal point of Georgia Tech’s offense is the running game, which ranks eighth in the country with 267.9 rushing yards per game. During their last five games, the Yellow Jackets gave up 218.8 passing yards per game. On average, the Hokies earn 8.2 flags each game, one of the worst rates in the nation. Such errors could be beneficial for the Yellow Jackets if they persist into this week’s game.
In the other locker room, the Hokies head into Week 11 with records of 4-5 for both ATS and SU. Over their last five games, the Hokies have a SU and ATS record of 2-3 for those betting with them. Virginia Tech’s pass defense ranks 17th in the nation. This terrifying unit gives up just 179 yards per game through the air. The Yellow Jackets might be leery of ball security against the Hokies. They rank ninth in the country in fumbles recovered with one per game.
Predictions: SU Winner – Georgia Tech, ATS Winner – Virginia Tech
Notes
Georgia Tech is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games.
Georgia Tech is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games.
Georgia Tech is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Georgia Tech’s last 6 games at home.
Georgia Tech is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Virginia Tech.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Georgia Tech’s last 8 games when playing Virginia Tech.
Georgia Tech is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Virginia Tech.
Georgia Tech is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Virginia Tech.
Virginia Tech is 4-0 SU when leading at the start of the 4th quarter this season. Georgia Tech is 2-1 SU when leading after three quarters.
Georgia Tech is 1-3 SU in games where it wins the turnover battle, and 2-3 SU when losing the turnover battle.
The Georgia Tech offensive passing attack is ranked only 122nd in the nation, while the Virginia Tech pass defense is ranked 17th. The Hokies passing game is ranked just 81st, compared to the 29th-ranked pass defense of the Yellow Jackets.
