The Virginia Tech Hokies and Syracuse Orange have clashed just 20 times, with Syracuse holding a narrow 11-9 edge. But last year, the Hokies crushed the Orange 38-10. Can they pull off another big win in Week 10?
In this Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse preview, we break down the matchup, share key betting insights, and give tips to help you make the smartest wagers.
Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse Betting Preview
All Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook and are correct as of Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The CFN Spread comes from College Football Network’s Football Playoff Meter.
- CFN FPM Spread
Virginia Tech -2 - Spread
Virginia Tech -3.5 - Moneyline
Virginia Tech -180, Syracuse +150 - Over/Under
54 points - Game Time
Noon ET, Saturday, Nov. 2 - Location
JMA Wireless Dome | Syracuse, N.Y. - Predicted Weather at Kick
45 degrees, 6 mph winds, mostly cloudy - How To Watch
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While Syracuse has failed to hit the over in five of its last six games, Virginia Tech has done so in nine of its last 12 and five of its last six on the road.
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The total trends aren’t the only ones that conflict, either:
- The Orange are 4-1 against the spread in the previous five home matchups with the Hokies.
- The Hokies are 5-1 ATS in their last six contests.
Virginia Tech’s Winning Probability
One. More. Win.
The Hokies haven’t been to consecutive bowl games since 2018-2019, but one more win will restore the honor. However, they are playing for even more, as they are 3-1 in conference play, behind Clemson (5-0) — who they’ll get to face next week — Miami (4-0), SMU (4-0), and Pittsburgh (3-0).
- at Syracuse: 53.4%
- vs. Clemson: 33.1%
- at Duke: 52.8%
- vs. Virginia: 75.3%
Syracuse’s Winning Probability
The Orange are also one win away from going bowling, but they’ll have an extra shot at achieving the milestone. Even if they go 0-4 in their final four conference duels, a penultimate matchup with UConn should secure bowl eligibility.
- vs. Virginia Tech: 46.6%
- at Boston College: 48.8%
- at California: 42.6%
- vs. UConn: 83.3%
- vs. Miami-FL: 19.8%
Prediction for Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse
The Orange may have taken four of the last six from their former Big East rivals, but they’re heading into this matchup on a very different trajectory.
Virginia Tech rides the wave of a three-game win streak, while Syracuse is reeling after a brutal 41-13 defeat by Pittsburgh—a game where QB Kyle McCord threw five interceptions, three of which were returned for touchdowns.
Until that rough outing, McCord had been steady at the helm, fitting well into the offense’s pass-heavy scheme. Will he rebound in Week 10? He should, if only because there’s nowhere else to go but up.
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Still, don’t look for a shootout. Tech’s defense is tied for sixth in sacks per game (3.25) and ranks 36th in passing yards allowed per game (196.2). Meanwhile, Syracuse’s ground game has been nearly nonexistent (90.3 YPG, 3.0 YPA), putting the load squarely on McCord’s arm.
Look for the Hokies to dial up the pressure, while QB Kyron Drones and RB Bhayshul Tuten find their rhythm on the ground against the Orange.
Prediction: Virginia Tech 34, Syracuse 21
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