It will be homecoming in Blacksburg on Saturday when the No 17 Virginia Tech Hokies (3-1, 0-0 ACC) host the North Carolina Tar Heels (1-3, 0-1 ACC) for their conference opener in what is expected to be a packed Lane Stadium. The Lincoln Financial Sports televised game will have a Noon ET kick-off
Oddsmakers at online sports wagering giant Sportsbook.com currently have the Hokies listed as -18 ½ -point favorites versus the Tar Heels, while the game's total is holding at 42 ½.
Virginia Tech is popular with gamblers whom are laying heavy with 86 percent of side-bets on the Hokies while 88 percent expect the OVER to slip above the 42 ½ total.
North Carolina gained only 161 yards in Week 4's 37-10 loss at South Florida, falling as 12 ½ -point road underdogs. The 47 points scored were UNDER the posted total of 50 ½.
T.J. Yates was 11-for-27 for 82 yards and four interceptions, and Ryan Houston had 11 carries for 41 yards and a major for the Tar Heels.
The Hokies put up 27 points in the first quarter last time out en route to an easy 44-3 victory over the William & Mary Tribe.
The Hokies, while going 3-1 SU so far in 2007 have not been a good bet for backers going 0-3 ATS. This trend gives hope to a minority of gamblers whom are taking the 18 ½ points and the Tar Heels.
Carolina hasn’t fared any better ATS going 0-1-1 ATS with the only SU win against James Madison in its season opener.
Online sportsbook BetUS.com is giving North Carolina +800 money line juice while a ml wager on Virginia Tech has a price of -1400.
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