Virginia Tech at Virginia

It's been over a decade and a half since the Virginia Cavaliers mattered in College Football. They now host a very important game against their hated cross-state rival for a trip to the ACC title game vs. Boston College. Both teams have identical records SU (9-2) and both are 6-1 in-conference. Yet, Virginia is instilled as a home dog of more than a field goal. Yes, Tech has looked very good this year, winning games on average 29-15. But Virginia is right there. The Cavaliers average 24.4 per game and allow 17.5. Against four common opponents this season, both teams are 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS. Under Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech is 14-26 ATS off a home conference win including 1-8 ATS if the Hokies scored 35+ points. Under Al Groh, Virginia is 28-14 ATS at home including 20-7 ATS vs. conference foes and 12-3 ATS as a home underdog! We think the home field advantage, and rabid crowd, makes a difference here. Take the home team in a pretty even matchup, getting points.