NCAA Football Handicapping: Virginia Tech vs East Carolina

The Virginia Tech Hokies and the East Carolina Pirates will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Hokies listed as 13½-point favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total is sitting at 51. Virginia Tech was upset 20-17 by North Carolina in Week 9 as 15.5-point favorites. That game's 37 points went UNDER the night's posted total of 44. Tyrod Taylor had two rushing touchdowns in that loss for the Hokies. Patrick Pinkney went 14-of-26 for 214 yards with a touchdown and an interception as East Carolina handled Memphis 38-19 in Week 9. East Carolina covered as 4.5-point road favorites, while the teams played OVER the 48.5-point total set by sportsbooks. Current streak: Virginia Tech has lost 2 straight games. East Carolina has won 2 straight games. Team records: Virginia Tech: 5-3 SU, 3-5 ATS East Carolina: 5-3 SU, 3-4 ATS Virginia Tech most recently: When playing in November are 9-1 When playing on grass are 8-2 After being outgained are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 7-3 East Carolina most recently: When playing in November are 7-3 When playing on grass are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Virginia Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing East Carolina Virginia Tech is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia Tech's last 6 games 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 East Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Virginia Tech Next up: Virginia Tech at Maryland, Saturday, November 14 East Carolina at Tulsa, Sunday, November 15