Free Week 8 Prediction: Hokies vs. Demon Deacons Odds
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College Football Handicapping: Week 8
(3-1) Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-2)
Date: Saturday, October 24th
Time: 3:30 pm EST
Venue: Truist Field, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
NCAA Football Spread: Virginia Tech -9.5
NCAA Betting Total: 68.5
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Virginia Tech is one of the most interesting teams of the season for me.
Though they have been hit hard by COVID they are playing really well and are on a nice roll.
Not sure where the Wake Forest program is these days. They are off a strong win though.
Virginia Tech Hokies
The Hokies have been struggling with COVID all season long. They look to finally be at full strength though and the team is playing a lot differently than we have seen in the past.
That difference is in a couple of areas. What stands out the most is how they are running the ball, over 300ypg and they are second in the nation.
What also stands out is the defense, or lack thereof. Bud Foster is gone and they are struggling in this area. They gave up 56 points to North Carolina, though just 14 to BC last week so maybe things are trending in the right direction.
QB Hendon Hooker is back but they hardly needed him last week, at least not as a thrower. He rushed for 164 yards and 3 TDs. Running isn’t even really his thing either.
This is a spot for the offense to be able to roll again. Hooker likely does it more with his arm than his legs though.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
After losing their first two games to Clemson and NC State Wake Forest has won their last two, though one was against an FCS opponent. Their 37-13 loss to Clemson actually looks pretty good right now.
In the two wins, they have scored a combined 106 points. They are going to need to have their offense in good shape if they want to compete in this one.
QB Sam Hartman does not have huge numbers but he has yet to throw an interception this season. If he can keep that up they can hang against VT.
I do worry a little bit about their defense though, especially their performance against the run. They are giving up close to 200ypg. They have to find a way to slow the Hokies there or this game will get away quickly.
NCAA Football Handicapping Trends
- VT are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 conference games.
Free Week 8 NCAA Football Pick
Virginia Tech is a pretty heavy favorite on the road in this spot. I like what I am seeing but I wonder if they might be a little overvalued here.
4* Free NCAA Betting Pick: Wake Forest +9.5
Would love this line if things were even more normal in the stands to get some atmosphere but I think Wake can keep up. The key is Hartman playing a clean game.
I especially like the Demon Deacons to keep after the Hokies late. Even if there is a nice working margin for VT their success running the ball and softer than normal defense could make a late score by WF only meaningful for the spread.
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