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Virginia Tech vs. SMU prediction: Hokies will pull upset in Friday night ACC showdown
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The developing update retains the prediction that Virginia Tech could upset SMU in Friday’s ACC showdown. Both teams need a win to stay in contention for the conference championship, and SMU’s recent mistakes have made the six-point home favourite look vulnerable.
SMU and Virginia Tech are both 6-2 overall, with ACC records of 4-2 and 3-2 respectively; Virginia Tech had a bye last week. SMU averages 6.3 yards per play and allows 4.8, but turnovers and penalties contributed to its loss to Syracuse and a narrow win over Florida State. The article recommends Virginia Tech to win outright at +185.
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In short
- The prediction backs Virginia Tech to upset six-point favourite SMU.
- Both teams need a win to stay in the ACC title race.
- SMU’s turnovers and penalties have undermined strong statistics.
How this story developed
- 7 minutes ago SMU and Virginia Tech meet in a crucial ACC game, with both teams needing a win to keep their hopes of reaching the conference championship alive.
- 17 minutes ago The developing update retains the prediction that Virginia Tech could upset SMU in Friday’s ACC showdown. Both teams need a win to stay in contention for the conference championship, and SMU’s recent mistakes have made the six-point home favourite look vulnerable.