The Virginia Tech Hokies take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Atlanta, Georgia. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on ACC Network.
Georgia Tech is favored by 14.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -650. The total is set at 55.5 points.
Here’s my Virginia Tech vs Georgia Tech prediction and college football picks for Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Virginia Tech vs Georgia Tech Prediction
- Virginia Tech vs Georgia Tech Pick: Georgia Tech -14.5 (-110, bet365)
My Virginia Tech vs Georgia Tech best bet is on the Yellow Jackets to cover. Find the best line available on our live NCAAF odds page.
Virginia Tech vs Georgia Tech Odds
| VA Tech Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+14.5 -110 | 55 -110o / -110u | +450 |
| GA Tech Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-14.5 -110 | 55 -110o / -110u | -600 |
- Virginia Tech vs Georgia Tech point spread: Georgia Tech -14.5
- Virginia Tech vs Georgia Tech over/under: 55 points
- Virginia Tech vs Georgia Tech moneyline: Virginia Tech +450, Georgia Tech -600
Virginia Tech vs Georgia Tech Preview
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview: Beware of Extreme Defensive Struggles
Virginia Tech’s defensive profile is alarming — especially against the run.
The Hokies rank 119th or worse nationally in Rushing PPA Allowed, Explosiveness Allowed, and Success Rate Allowed. They also rank close to last nationally (130th) in Rushing Play Rate allowed, meaning teams run at will against them.
Their front seven has been bullied week after week, ranking 125th in Finishing Drives Allowed and 102nd in Defensive Hard Stops. Even more concerning, they’re giving up chunk plays at a high rate (bottom-10 nationally in rush explosiveness defense), and nothing in their advanced metrics suggests resistance is coming.
They also sit 89th in overall Defensive Success Rate and 87th on 3rd Down Defense, struggling to get off the field.
When your biggest weakness meets your opponent’s biggest strength, it’s a mismatch — and that’s exactly what Virginia Tech faces here.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview: Ground Game Will Play
Few teams in the country are running the ball as efficiently as Georgia Tech.
The Yellow Jackets rank 12th nationally in Rushing Success Rate, 36th in Rushing PPA, and 34th in Rush Play Rate, meaning they run often and effectively. Their offense is built around consistent gains, staying ahead of schedule and wearing defenses down.
While they aren’t overly explosive on the ground (76th in Rushing Explosiveness), their consistency and physicality make them one of the most reliable rushing units in the ACC. Combine that with a top-40 overall offense and the ability to finish drives (26th in Finishing Drives) after sustaining long possessions, and you get a team tailor-made to control tempo and pull away late.
Against a vulnerable Virginia Tech front, Georgia Tech’s ground attack should dictate this game from start to finish.
Virginia Tech vs Georgia Tech Pick, Betting Analysis
This is a nightmare matchup for Virginia Tech.
Georgia Tech ranks top 15 nationally in Rushing Success Rate and is about to face one of the nation's worst rushing defenses.
The Yellow Jackets’ ability to stay ahead of schedule will neutralize the Hokies’ limited pass rush and allow them to grind out drives.
Meanwhile, Virginia Tech’s offense ranks in the bottom 30 nationally in both Success Rate (84th) and Explosiveness (99th), making it unlikely they’ll keep pace.
Georgia Tech’s defense doesn’t need to be elite — just competent enough to get stops and give the offense more opportunities to pound the ball.
Expect the Jackets to own time of possession, control field position (24th nationally in Average Field Position start), and pull away in the second half.
Pick: Georgia Tech -14.5 (-110, bet365)
