Virginia Tech at East Carolina Week 10 - Who Do The Experts Pick

Virginia Tech at East Carolina Week 10 - Who Do The Experts Pick

Back-to-back losses have quickly turned No. 22 Virginia Tech’s season from promising to disappointing.

The Hokies hope to get back on the right track Thursday night when they travel to East Carolina for a 7:30PM ET kickoff from Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.

Bet Virginia Tech at East Carolina

After a season opening loss to Alabama, the Hokies won five straight and looked to be one of the top teams in the country. But, back-to-back losses to Georgia Tech and North Carolina have taken the Hokies out of the title picture in the BCS, and possibly even the ACC. Now 5-3 overall and 3-5 against the spread, the Hokies face a Pirates team that beat Virginia Tech 27-22 last year.

The Pirates are 5-3 on the year and 3-4 against the spread. ECU has won two-straight and four of their last five. Like the Hokies, the Pirates have lost to North Carolina this season. The Tar Heels beat ECU in the third week of the season, 31-17, while the Hokies lost 20-17, so it’s no surprise that the odds favor Virginia Tech this week.
Oddsmakers from online sports book Sports Interaction have made Virginia Tech 13-point road favorites over East Carolina on Thursday night. The over/under total for this game has been established at 51.5.

The Hokies have not lost three-straight games in six years, which aids in the odds makers giving them a 13-point spread on the road. Trends favor the Hokies to win, as prior to last season Virginia Tech had defeated ECU in six-straight games.

The Hokies are scoring 30.6 points per-game thanks to a strong rushing attack that averages just over 190 yards per-game. The ECU defense has been very strong against the run, allowing just 108 yards per-game. The Pirates have been suspect against the pass, but quarterback Tyrod Taylor has not been inconsistent this season for Virginia Tech. Ryan Williams will need to find a way to get the running game going for the Hokies in order for them to cover the 13-point spread.

Virginia Tech has been strong on defense this season, limiting opponents to fewer than 20 points per-game. The Hokies have been vulnerable against the run, giving up 154 yards per-game, which could help the Pirates’ odds if running back Dominique Lindsay can have a big game.

Ultimately, the Hokies have the motivation to come out and play well in this game for two key reasons. The first being they need to get back on track after back-to-back losses and the second is they will be looking to get back at ECU after last year’s loss. We feel the Hokies are the right pick for this game, considering they are 2-1 against the spread against the Pirates. We also suggest taking the under for this game as the Hokies are 7-0 with the under on Thursday nights and both teams will be looking to run the ball and control the line of scrimmage.

Our College Football Week 10 Free Pick for this matchup is: VIRGINIA TECH -13 and UNDER 51.5.

College Football Week 10 Betting Trends

All games in this series since 1992

E CAROLINA is 4-4 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH since 1992

VIRGINIA TECH is 6-2 straight up against E CAROLINA since 1992

2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL since 1992

Games over the last 3 seasons

E CAROLINA is 2-0 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons

E CAROLINA is 1-1 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons

1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

All games played at E CAROLINA since 1992

VIRGINIA TECH is 2-1 against the spread versus E CAROLINA since 1992

VIRGINIA TECH is 2-1 straight up against E CAROLINA since 1992

1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL since 1992

VIRGINIA TECH: 7-0 Under on Thursday

E CAROLINA: 2-8 ATS off BB SU wins

Virginia Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing East Carolina

Virginia Tech is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

East Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

East Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Week 10 College Football Injury Report

VIRGINIA TECH

[RB] 08/13/2009 - Darren Evans out for season ( ACL )

[WR] 10/29/2009 - Brandon Dillard "?" Thursday vs. East Carolina ( Ankle )

[OT] 11/03/2009 - John Graves is upgraded to probable Thursday vs. East Carolina ( Ankle )

11/03/2009 - Beau Warren is downgraded to doubtful Thursday vs. East Carolina ( Knee )

E CAROLINA

[WR] 10/27/2009 - Michael Bowman "?" Thursday vs. Virginia Tech ( Arm )

[DT] 09/24/2009 - Antonio Allison out indefinitely ( Foot )

[RB] 10/14/2009 - Jonathan Williams out indefinitely ( Knee )

[DT] 10/27/2009 - CJ Wilson injured last game, "?" Thursday vs. Virginia Tech ( Leg )

[TE] 11/03/2009 - Rob Kass "?" Thursday vs. Virginia Tech ( Shoulder )

[WR] 11/04/2009 - Jamar Bryant is downgraded to doubtful Thursday vs. Virginia Tech ( Shoulder )

[CB] 11/03/2009 - Darryl Reynolds "?" Thursday vs. Virginia Tech ( Shoulder )

[CB] 11/03/2009 - Rahkeem Morgan "?" Thursday vs. Virginia Tech ( Groin )

Virginia Tech at East Carolina Current Odds

Virginia Tech Hokies -13 Over 51.5 (-550)
East Carolina Pirates +13 Under 51.5 (+375)

Bet Virginia Tech at East Carolina