Virginia Tech Hokies vs Syracuse Orange Week 7 Betting Preview, Odds and Pick

The Syracuse Orange will try to pay off for their supporters on Saturday when they play host to the Virginia Tech Hokies at Carrier Dome in Week 7 college football betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Syracuse Orange pegged as 17-point underdogs in this matchup. The total, meanwhile, had yet to be posted as of writing - check the lines shortly.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 41.4-16.6 result in favor of the Hokies. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

Virginia Tech Hokies vs Syracuse Orange Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Syracuse will face the 4-1 Virginia Tech Hokies, who own a 3-2 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Syracuse Orange are 2-4 so far this season while the Hokies are 3-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Syracuse vs Virginia Tech injuries news.

The OddsShark Power Rankings have the Syracuse Orange at No. 112 and the Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 19 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Syracuse's No. 91-ranked offense, averaging 25.67 PPG, against a Virginia Tech defense that ranks No. 10 this week at 15.6 PPG. The Syracuse aerial game is averaging 336.33 yards per game, more than the Virginia Tech Hokies secondary allows through the air, 132.2 YPG per game.

Defensively, the Virginia Tech Hokies feature the league's No. 48-rated road run defense, allowing 156 yards per game. Syracuse, meanwhile, ranks No. 107 in rushing offense at home.