Western Kentucky-Virginia Tech Preview

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the Virginia Tech Hokies will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Lane Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Hokies listed as 28-point favorites versus the Hilltoppers, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Western Kentucky was pounded 41-3 by Kentucky in Week 5, as 20.5-point road underdogs. The 41 points went UNDER the night's posted total of 45. Tanner Siewert booted a 50-yard field goal for the only points for Western Kentucky. Virginia Tech outlasted Nebraska for a 35-30 upset victory in Week 5, as 7-point underdogs. The 65 points sailed OVER the posted total of 47. Darren Evans ran for 71 yards off 21 carries with two touchdowns in the win. Current streak: Virginia Tech has won 4 straight games. Team records: Western Kentucky: 2-3 SU, 0-3 ATS Virginia Tech: 4-1 SU, 2-2 ATS Western Kentucky most recently: When playing in October are 2-3 When playing on grass are 0-10 After being outgained are 3-4 When playing outside the conference are 3-7 Virginia Tech most recently: When playing in October are 8-2 When playing on grass are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Western Kentucky is 3-18 SU in its last 21 games Western Kentucky is 2-16 SU in its last 18 games on the road Virginia Tech is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home Virginia Tech is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games Next up: Western Kentucky home to Ball State, Saturday, October 11 Virginia Tech at Boston College, Saturday, October 18