Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 26

Updated Oct. 26, 2023 3:06 p.m. ET

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The Virginia Tech Hokies (3-4) are favored by 3 points when they host the Syracuse Orange (4-3) in ACC action on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Lane Stadium. A total of 47.5 points has been set for this game.

Last time out, the Hokies defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, with 30-13 being the final score. Against the Florida State Seminoles in their last game, the Orange lost 41-3.

Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse Game Information & Odds

When: Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia
TV: ESPN
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Virginia Tech vs Syracuse Betting Information updated as of October 26, 2023, 2:45 PM ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Virginia Tech	-3 (-106)	-145	+123	47.5	-110	-110

Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse Prediction

Pick ATS: Virginia Tech (-3)
Pick OU: Over (47.5)
Prediction: Virginia Tech 27, Syracuse 22

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Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Hokies 25, Orange 22.
The Hokies have a 59.2% chance to win this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability. The Orange hold a 44.8% implied probability.
Virginia Tech has covered four times in seven chances against the spread this season.
Syracuse has won two games against the spread this season.

Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse: 2023 Stats Comparison

	Virginia Tech	Syracuse
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	24.4 (98)	28.7 (77)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	24.7 (61)	22.1 (38)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	8 (38)	12 (89)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	9 (78)	12 (35)

Virginia Tech 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Kyron Drones	QB	1,043 YDS (58.0%) / 6 TD / 1 INT 344 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 49.1 RUSH YPG
Bhayshul Tuten	RB	360 YDS / 3 TD / 51.4 YPG / 3.9 YPC 20 REC / 204 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 29.1 REC YPG
Jaylin Lane	WR	21 REC / 341 YDS / 5 TD / 48.7 YPG
Grant Wells	QB	494 YDS (53.2%) / 5 TD / 2 INT 3 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 0.4 RUSH YPG
Antwaun Powell	DL	24 TKL / 6.0 TFL / 7.0 SACK
Keli Lawson	LB	52 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 1 INT
Keonta Jenkins	S	23 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 1 INT
Alan Tisdale	LB	36 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK

Syracuse 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Garrett Shrader	QB	1,376 YDS (62.0%) / 8 TD / 5 INT 358 RUSH YDS / 6 RUSH TD / 51.1 RUSH YPG
LeQuint Allen	RB	511 YDS / 7 TD / 73.0 YPG / 4.9 YPC 23 REC / 157 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 22.4 REC YPG
Umari Hatcher	WR	21 REC / 346 YDS / 2 TD / 49.4 YPG
Damien Alford	WR	20 REC / 319 YDS / 1 TD / 45.6 YPG
Marlowe Wax	LB	44 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK
Justin Barron	DB	48 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 2 INT
Leon Lowery	LB	21 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Derek McDonald	LB	32 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK