Virginia Tech-Florida State Preview

The Virginia Tech Hokies and the Florida State Seminoles will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Doak Campbell Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Seminoles listed as 7-point favorites versus the Hokies, while the game's total is sitting at 42. Virginia Tech lost 28-23 to Boston College in Week 8, as 3-point road underdogs. The 51 points sailed OVER the posted total of 40. Brett Warren and Victor Harris both ran back interceptions for touchdowns in the loss for Virginia Tech. Florida State scored 13 points in the fourth quarter to come away with a 26-17 win over NC State in Week 8. Florida State failed to cover the 11.5-point spread, while the 43 points fell UNDER the posted total of 48.5. Christian Ponder completed 23-of-35 pass attempts for 254 yards and a touchdown to lead the way in that victory. Current streak: Florida State has won 3 straight games. Team records: Virginia Tech: 5-2 SU, 2-4 ATS Florida State: 5-1 SU, 2-2 ATS Virginia Tech most recently: When playing in October are 7-3 When playing on grass are 8-2 After being outgained are 9-1 When playing within the conference are 8-2 Florida State most recently: When playing in October are 5-5 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing within the conference are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Virginia Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Virginia Tech is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road Florida State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home Florida State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Next up: Virginia Tech home to Maryland, Thursday, November 6 Florida State at Georgia Tech, Saturday, November 1