One of the best college football odds games of Week 9 feature the Virginia Tech Hokies against the Pittsburgh Panthers. This should be a sensational game between two teams out of the Atlantic Coast Conference. This game will be played on Thursday Night; October 27th at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. The game will be the 8th game of the season for the Hokies. Virginia Tech takes on Liberty to start the season, and follows with Tennessee, Boston College, East Carolina, and road games at North Carolina and Syracuse, before hosting the Miami Hurricanes. For Pittsburgh, this will also be their 8th game of the season. The Panthers take on Villanova and Penn State at home to start the season, then go to Oklahoma State and North Carolina. Following that, the Panthers take on Marshall, Georgia Tech and Virginia.
How To Bet the Hokies @ Panthers NCAA Football Odds, TV & Game Info
When: Thursday, October 27, (Time TBA)
Where: Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA
TV: TBA
Radio:Hokies and PanthersStream Option: TBA
NCAA Football Odds: Panthers -3.5
Why Bet on Pittsburgh
Pat Narduzzi is at the helm for the second straight season at Pittsburgh. After 8-5 a season ago, the Panthers would like to find double digit wins this season. The Panthers have James Conner coming back, and he is planning to run wild on opposing defenses. Tyler Boyd is gone, and he was the top receiver from a season ago. Nathan Peterman will be the starting quarterback, and he will choose Dontez Ford more often than not. The offensive line for the Panthers is very experienced with guys like Dorian Johnson and Adam Bisnowaty. Look for guys like Jordan Whitehead and Ejuan Price to be difference makers on the defensive side of the ball.
Why Bet on Virginia Tech
The Virginia Tech Hokies are starting their first season under the leadership of head coach Justin Fuente. After 29 seasons under the leadership of Frank Beamer in Blacksburg, things will look different. The Hokies will see Brenden Motley behind center for the season. Motley filled in last season for Michael Brewer. Dwayne Lawson will also get looks at quarterback as well. Also gone for the Hokies is Kendall Fuller, who played just three games last season. Brandon Facyson, along with Mook Reynolds and Adonis Alexander will be the guys that will contain the passing game for the defense. Virginia Tech is hoping the hiring of Justin Fuente will give the program their much needed shot in the arm.
My Expert Pick & Prediction
This should be a great game, with a very small betting line. The Virginia Tech Hokies are going to have a tough time competing for the full game at the tough environment of Heinz Field. The Pittsburgh Panthers are going to use their ground game to not only win this game, but cover the spread. The final bet for the College Football Week 9 game between the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Pittsburgh Panthers is the Pittsburgh Panthers -3.5. The final score prediction is Pittsburgh 31 and Virginia Tech 21.
