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  • Thursday College Football Betting Info

    ACC rivals VT and GT face off Thursday night
    by Freddy Wander

    Kickoff: Thursday, 7:30 p.m. ET
    Line: Georgia Tech -7, Total: 41.5

    Unbeaten Georgia Tech attempts to stay hot and continue its march back to the ACC championship on Thursday night when it hosts a Virginia Tech squad trying to regain its footing as a top team in both the conference and the nation.

    Coming into the 2013 season the two ACC "Tech" teams were moving in different directions. Last year, VT was a preseason favorite to win the Coastal division and disappointed with a 4-4 record in the conference and fourth-place finish in their division. On the other hand, Georgia Tech tied with North Carolina and Miami for the division’s best record and represented the Coastal in the ACC Championship, losing 21-15 against Florida State. Overall, these two teams have played each other 10 times, with the Hokies winning seven of those games including their past three. Even though Virginia Tech has dominated SU, it is only 1-4 ATS in its past five games against Georgia Tech. Hokies QB Logan Thomas will look to gain some consistency back for the offense as they have struggled all year long with turnovers and dropped passes. This first ACC matchup will be an important one for the growth of the young quarterback and a chance for VT to put itself back on the map. Georgia Tech will bring in its No. 4 nationally-ranked rushing offense lead by senior RB David Sims and dual-threat QB Vad Lee. This early divisional battle could very well set the tone for the rest of the season.

    Virginia Tech may be 3-1 on the season, but it has not been very consistent. Senior QB Logan Thomas has high expectations as a possible mid-round NFL quarterback with a build similar to Cam Newton, but has already thrown at least one interception in each of their four games. A mixture of dropped passes and poorly thrown balls have resulted in a subpar 48.5% completion percentage and six interceptions. Thomas was clutch in the Hokies' 29-21, triple-overtime win over Marshall though, as he ran in the game-winning TD and two-point conversion. Freshman RB Trey Edmunds will be very important in this game and will need to continue his excellent play so far. Edmunds has 352 rushing yards on 4.5 YPC. Virginia Tech’s rush defense, led by senior DE James Gayle, has held up well this year and currently ranks 15th overall in the nation. This run stop-unit will be extremely important against the explosive option offense of Georgia Tech. Virginia Tech is only 2-5 SU in its past seven road games, and will have to keep the ball on offense and slow down the rushing attack of the Yellow Jackets to have any chance of a win in this contest.

    Georgia Tech has proven that its berth in the ACC Championship was not a mistake last year, as the team is looking to win a seventh straight regular season conference game. When you play the Yellow Jackets, you know what you are going to get -- running, running and then more running. Senior RB David Sims has seen the bulk of the carries for the option offense whose 345.3 yards per game on the ground ranks fourth in the nation. Sims has averaged 5.6 YPC this season and has also scored three touchdowns. The other key player in the Yellow Jackets offense is sophomore QB Vad Lee. He has done exactly what is expected of him in the option offense, running the ball 52 times for 180 yards and not turning the ball over when he throws. Lee has averaged only 13 passing attempts per game this season, but has made the most of them with seven touchdowns and only one interception. Georgia Tech has been strong on the defensive side as well, allowing only an average of 17 PPG in its first two ACC games. Senior DE Jeremiah Attaochu will attempt to lead the Yellow Jackets defense and throw Hokies QB Logan Thomas off his game. The combination of both their explosive offense and solid defense may be too difficult a task for the Hokies to handle.

  • #2
    Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech: What bettors need to know

    Virginia Tech Hokies at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (-7, 42)

    Georgia Tech seeks to continue its strong start in the ACC while visiting Virginia Tech strives to continue its recent success against the Yellow Jackets when the squads meet Thursday night. Georgia Tech has won its first two ACC games for just the third time in 15 years and can place a firm grasp on the Coastal Division lead with a win over the Hokies, their biggest division threat. Virginia Tech has won three straight and five of the last six meetings.

    The Yellow Jackets defeated North Carolina 28-20 last week and have won six consecutive ACC regular-season games, one shy of the school mark set from 2009-10. Virginia Tech has won three consecutive games since losing to Alabama in its opener, but had to go into triple-overtime before outlasting Marshall 29-21 last week. The Hokies beat Georgia Tech last season 20-17 in overtime.

    TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN.

    LINE: Georgia Tech opened at -7.5 and has moved to a touchdown favorite. The total opened at 41.5 and has moved up to 42.5.

    WEATHER: Temperatures in the high 60s with partly cloudy skies and winds blowing ENE at 5 mph.

    ABOUT VIRGINIA TECH (3-1, 0-0 ACC, 0-3-1 ATS): Senior quarterback Logan Thomas is off to a poor start, completing 48.5 percent of his passes and being intercepted six times while throwing four touchdown passes. Thomas has rushed for 22 career touchdowns - one off the school mark for quarterbacks set by Tyrod Taylor (2007-10) - while redshirt freshman Trey Edmunds (who rushed for 132 yards against Alabama in his first collegiate game) has a team-best 352 rushing yards. Senior defensive end J.R. Collins has a team-best 4.5 sacks, senior middle linebacker Jack Tyler has a team-high 33 tackles while freshman cornerback Brandon Facyson (three) and junior safety Detrick Bonner (two) have combined for five of the Hokies’ nine interceptions for a defense that ranks fifth nationally (233.3 yards per game).

    ABOUT GEORGIA TECH (3-0, 2-0 ACC, 3-0-0 ATS): The Yellow Jackets are racking up 345.3 yards per game on the ground (fourth nationally) and have rushed for at least 324 in each game. Senior David Sims (211 yards) has yet to be tackled for a loss on 38 rushes, sophomore quarterback Vad Lee (seven passing touchdowns) has 180 rushing yards and three touchdowns, and senior Robert Godhigh (174 yards) is averaging 12.4 yards per rush and also has five receptions for 83 yards. Defensively, the Yellow Jackets are allowing 11.3 points (12th nationally) and are unsure whether junior outside linebacker Quayshawn Nealy (hamstring) or sophomore safety Chris Milton (wrist) will be available due to injuries suffered in the North Carolina game.

    TRENDS:

    * Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
    * Hokies are 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings.
    * Underdog is 6-1 ATS in their last seven meetings.
    * Road team is 6-1 ATS in their last seven meetings.

    EXTRA POINTS:

    1. Virginia Tech leads the series 7-3.

    2. Georgia Tech is 18-0 when scoring 40 or more points in coach Paul Johnson’s six seasons.

    3. The Hokies scored their 18th blocked-punt touchdown during coach Frank Beamer’s 27-season tenure last week when senior Kyle Fuller made the block and junior Derek DiNardo recovered and returned it 11 yards for a touchdown.

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    • #3
      Iowa State at Tulsa: What bettors need to know

      Iowa State Cyclones at Tulsa Golden Hurricanes (-2.5, 54)

      Despite a lack of familiarity with each other historically, Iowa State and Tulsa are far from strangers. On Thursday, the Golden Hurricane welcome the Cyclones in the third game between the schools over the last 12 months. Iowa State kicked off its 2012 campaign with a 38-23 comeback victory over Tulsa on Sept. 1, but the Golden Hurricane returned the favor 31-17 in the Liberty Bowl on Dec. 31 to cap off the second 11-win season in school history.

      Both schools are off to a slow start in 2013 and coming off difficult losses. Iowa State fell to 0-2 for the first time since 2007 in a 27-21 home setback against Iowa on Sept. 14 despite a career day from sophomore receiver Quenton Bundrage. Tulsa was routed by Oklahoma 51-20 on the same day, allowing scores on nine of the Sooners’ 11 possessions while also surrendering 607 yards of total offense.

      TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1.

      LINE: Tulsa opened as a 3-point favorite and has been bet down to -2.5. The total has remained steady at 54 points.

      WEATHER: Temperatures in the low 80s with clear skies and winds blowing SSE at 8 mph.

      ABOUT IOWA STATE (0-2, 0-2 ATS): Bundrage set career highs with seven catches for 146 yards and three touchdowns, getting two of those scores over the final 4:27 as the Cyclones attempted to rally from a 20-point deficit. Sophomore quarterback Sam Richardson made his fourth career start against Iowa, but was still hampered by the sprained ankle he suffered in a season-opening loss to Northern Iowa. Coach Paul Rhoads suggested that if Richardson – who is also dealing with a groin injury – is limited Thursday, backup Grant Rohach will take over.

      ABOUT TULSA (1-2, 0-3 ATS): The Golden Hurricane were unanimously selected to repeat as Conference USA West Division champions, but have been held to less than 95 yards rushing in each of their losses to Bowling Green and Oklahoma. "You can't just plan on becoming more physical and have it happen," coach Bill Blankenship said. "You have to grow into it. I hope that's where we are now." Senior running back Trey Watts has been a bright spot, however, and ranks third in the nation with 200 all-purpose yards per game.

      TRENDS:

      * Cyclones are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a bye week.
      * Golden Hurricane are 1-7 ATS in their last eight vs. Big 12.
      * Under is 13-5 in Cyclones last 18 road games.
      * Under is 7-2 in Golden Hurricane last 9 home games.

      EXTRA POINTS:

      1. Tulsa has won eight in a row at home, but each of the last four victories – and five of the last six – have come by six points or fewer.

      2. Iowa State has yielded an average of 223 rushing yards over its first two games, which ranks 108th in FBS.

      3. The Golden Hurricane’s two rushing touchdowns against the Sooners were their first of the season.

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      • #4
        Va Tech/Ga Tech Notes

        Va Tech @ Georgia Tech +7
        •The Hokies won last season's game against Georgia Tech, 20-17 in overtime.
        •Virginia Tech quarterback, Logan Thomas has rushed for 22 career touchdowns (one shy of the school record for quarterbacks set by Tyrod Taylor in 2007-10).
        •Running back Trey Edmunds rushed for 132 yards against Alabama in his first collegiate game ever and is listed as probable to start tonight’s game.
        •Va Tech ranks fifth nationally in yards allowed per game (233.3 yards per game).
        •Georgia Tech is allowing just 11.3 points per game (12th nationally).
        •Georgia Tech linebacker Quayshawn Nealy (hamstring) and sophomore safety Chris Milton (wrist) may not play tonight after suffering injuries in last week's game against North Carolina.
        •Georgia Tech’s offense has been held in check by Bud Foster’s defense the last 3 years scoring 17, 26, and 21. He knows how to defend the option!
        •Georgia Tech ran for 192 yards in last year’s meeting on a whopping 55 carries.
        •Frank Beamer is 20-10 ATS on Thursday night games as the head coach at Virginia Tech
        •Weather predicted in the High 60’s, no rain, and wind not much of a facto

        TRENDS TO CONSIDER:
        * Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
        * Hokies are 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings.
        * Underdog is 6-1 ATS in their last seven meetings.
        * Road team is 6-1 ATS in their last seven meetings.
        * Georgia Tech is 18-0 when scoring 40 or more points in coach Paul Johnson’s six seasons

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