Virginia Tech vs. Pitt Odds
PITTSBURGH, PA (The Spread) – Pittsburgh hopes to get its first win on Saturday when it hosts No. 13 Virginia Tech at Noon ET on ESPNU.
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Virginia Tech enters this game at 2-0 overall and 0-2 against the spread. This will be the first road game of the year for the Hokies. Pittsburgh is 0-2 on the season and 0-2 against the spread, including an 0-1 record at home. Pitt is just 4-7 against Virginia Tech all time, but the Panthers have won their last three against the Hokies.
Trends show that Virginia Tech is 4-1 against the spread in its last 5 games in the Big East, although the Hokies are just 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games on grass. Pitt is 14-3 against the spread in its last 17 games following a loss and 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games against a team with a winning record.
Oddsmakers see Virginia Tech as the favorite in this game, as the Hokies have a point spread of -10 points against Pitt on Saturday. The over/under odds for this game have been set at 43 points. (View Matchup) The opening odds had Virginia Tech favored by 10.5 points. The point spread climbed up quickly to a peak of 13.5 points before making a steady fall to its current spread of Virginia Tech -10.
Following a hard-fought 20-17 win over Georgia Tech in the season opener, Virginia Tech came back and beat Austin Peay 42-7 last week. The Hokies have been led by their defense, as they are averaging just 265.5 yards allowed per game, including just 79 passing yards per game. Offensively, Virginia Tech hasn’t been dominant, only averaging 372.5 yards per game. The team is being led by quarterback Logan Thomas, who has thrown for 442 yards and 4TDs on the season.
Pitt has been off to a real rough start. The Panthers opened the year with a 31-17 loss to Youngstown State at home and then was beaten last week, 34-10, by Cincinnati. The Panthers are giving up an average of 422.5 yards per game, including 231.5 yards per game on the ground. Offensively, Pitt is moving the ball somewhat well, averaging 392 yards per game. The Panthers are being led by quarterback Tino Sunseri, who has thrown for 517 yards and 2 TDs.
In terms of Injuries, Virginia Tech linebacker Tariq Edwards is questionable for this game with a knee injury while defensive tackle Antoine Hopkins is questionable with an ankle injury. Pittsburgh has no injuries listed.
The Public Bets for this game are backing Virginia Tech in this game. Of the wagers placed, 88% are going on Virginia Tech with a spread of -10 points against Pitt.
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