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(NCAAF) Ohio State vs. Virginia Tech,
Total: 52.50 | -106.00 Over
Result: Loss
Total: 52.50 | -106.00 Over
Result: Loss
1* Free Play UNDER Ohio State/Virginia Tech.
Ohio State opens the year as the favorite to repeat as national champion, but winning back-to-back titles is obviously easier said than done. Urban Meyer's team is loaded with talent and has all the tools in place to make a serious run at another championship, but we think the team will suffer a small hang-over in the opener. Ohio State has three different experienced QB's to choose from this year, as well as star RB Ezekiel Elliot and four returning starters along the offensive line. The team also has plenty of weapons at the WR position. The Buckeyes defense was good last year, not great. Opponents actually averaged 5 yards per play, but the unit should once again be one of the best in the country, with Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Joey Bosa leading the way. A 6-6 campaign saved Virginia Tech from missing the postseason for the first time since 1992 last year and a bowl victory kept alive a streak of 22 consecutive winning seasons. That said, it's going to once again be a tough season for the Hokies, who will be doing everything in their power to keep their opener within striking distance down the stretch. There is some room for optimism if you're a VT fan though, offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler had to deal with youth and injuries last year, but enters his third season with all of his major pieces back, including QB Michael Brewer, who threw for 18 TD's and 2,692 yards in 2014. Brewer is clearly more experienced now and he does have some talented players around him, including receivers Isaiah Ford and Cam Philips, who combined for 96 catches, 1,207 yards and nine TD's in 2014. More good news for the Hokies, 2013 leading rusher Trey Edmunds is healthy again, he'll be teamed with JC Coleman, who rushed for 468 yards in the final four games last season. A big question mark last year was the offensive line, but the five man unit rounded into shape this spring, particularly LG Wyatt Teller. The defense is a strength, the Hokies have four starting DL who have earned All-ACC recognition in their careers. Keep your eyes on Dadi Nicolas and Ken Ekanem, who combined for 18.5 sacks and 33 tackles for a loss last year, the most productive combo in the ACC. The secondary has some holes to fill, but freak athletes like Kendall Fuller play at an All-American level. VT likes to rush the passer and the team is set to once again bring the heat. For the first time in the last three years, the Hokies really do have a legitimate shot at competing in the Coastal Division again, coach Frank Beamer has a fully functioning offense and his defense should be even better this season from last. And what more can we say about Ohio State which hasn't literally been said a thousand times at this point by every expert in the country, the team is stacked from top to bottom and its main obstacle this year will be to try and maintain a competitive edge from week to week. With the national spot light on these teams and with inclement weather expected at some point during the game, we expect some "flat-footedness" to open, indeed making the UNDER worthy of a second look in this matchup.
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Ohio State opens the year as the favorite to repeat as national champion, but winning back-to-back titles is obviously easier said than done. Urban Meyer's team is loaded with talent and has all the tools in place to make a serious run at another championship, but we think the team will suffer a small hang-over in the opener. Ohio State has three different experienced QB's to choose from this year, as well as star RB Ezekiel Elliot and four returning starters along the offensive line. The team also has plenty of weapons at the WR position. The Buckeyes defense was good last year, not great. Opponents actually averaged 5 yards per play, but the unit should once again be one of the best in the country, with Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Joey Bosa leading the way. A 6-6 campaign saved Virginia Tech from missing the postseason for the first time since 1992 last year and a bowl victory kept alive a streak of 22 consecutive winning seasons. That said, it's going to once again be a tough season for the Hokies, who will be doing everything in their power to keep their opener within striking distance down the stretch. There is some room for optimism if you're a VT fan though, offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler had to deal with youth and injuries last year, but enters his third season with all of his major pieces back, including QB Michael Brewer, who threw for 18 TD's and 2,692 yards in 2014. Brewer is clearly more experienced now and he does have some talented players around him, including receivers Isaiah Ford and Cam Philips, who combined for 96 catches, 1,207 yards and nine TD's in 2014. More good news for the Hokies, 2013 leading rusher Trey Edmunds is healthy again, he'll be teamed with JC Coleman, who rushed for 468 yards in the final four games last season. A big question mark last year was the offensive line, but the five man unit rounded into shape this spring, particularly LG Wyatt Teller. The defense is a strength, the Hokies have four starting DL who have earned All-ACC recognition in their careers. Keep your eyes on Dadi Nicolas and Ken Ekanem, who combined for 18.5 sacks and 33 tackles for a loss last year, the most productive combo in the ACC. The secondary has some holes to fill, but freak athletes like Kendall Fuller play at an All-American level. VT likes to rush the passer and the team is set to once again bring the heat. For the first time in the last three years, the Hokies really do have a legitimate shot at competing in the Coastal Division again, coach Frank Beamer has a fully functioning offense and his defense should be even better this season from last. And what more can we say about Ohio State which hasn't literally been said a thousand times at this point by every expert in the country, the team is stacked from top to bottom and its main obstacle this year will be to try and maintain a competitive edge from week to week. With the national spot light on these teams and with inclement weather expected at some point during the game, we expect some "flat-footedness" to open, indeed making the UNDER worthy of a second look in this matchup.
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