The Tulane Green Wave look to close another successful season with a victory against Virginia Tech in Wednesday's 2023 Military Bowl, but it won't be easy. A lot has happened to the Green Wave (11-2) since a 26-14 loss to SMU in the AAC Championship Game. That loss snapped a 10-game win streak, and Tulane has since lost head coach Willie Fritz, who took the top job at Houston, and numerous key players are out for Military Bowl 2023. The Hokies (6-6) of the ACC demolished rival Virginia 55-17 in their regular-season finale for their fourth victory in their final six games.
Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. ET at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. The latest Tulane vs. Virginia Tech odds via SportsLine consensus list the Hokies as 10.5-point favorites, and the over/under for total points is 43.5. Before making any Virginia Tech vs. Tulane picks, be sure to see the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer simulation model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Tulane vs. Virginia Tech and just revealed its picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several college football odds and betting lines for Virginia Tech vs. Tulane:
- Virginia Tech vs. Tulane spread: Hokies -10.5
- Virginia Tech vs. Tulane over/under: 43.5 points
- Virginia Tech vs. Tulane money line: Hokies -411, Green Wave +318
- VT: Is 8-9 ATS in its past 17 as a favorite.
- TUL: Is 9-7 ATS as an underdog since 2020.
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Why Virginia Tech can cover
The Hokies should be eager to close out their first winning season since 2019 and earn their first bowl victory since 2016. They are in much better roster shape than the Green Wave, who will be missing the heart of their offense. The Hokies defense will be able to key on the running game, and Tulane's Makhi Hughes was held under 100 rushing yards in two of the past three games. The Hokies had 38 sacks, ninth-most in the nation, and an inexperienced Tulane QB will be vulnerable.
The offense that put up a season-high 55 points against Virginia will be almost intact. That means quarterback Kyron Drones and running back Bhayshul Tuten will take turns trying to exploit an undermanned defense. Drones threw for 1,993 yards and 15 TDs, with three interceptions, and rushed for 642 and four TDs. Tuten rushed for 727 yards (4.7 per carry) and eight TDs. Receivers Da'Quan Felton and Jaylin Lane combined for 1,191 yards and 14 TDs. See which team to pick here.
Why Tulane can cover
It will be about defense and the running game for the Green Wave on Wednesday. Quarterback Michael Pratt and top receiver Chris Brazzell II are out, but Hughes is expected to play. The freshman led a rushing game that averaged almost 157 yards per game. He was 13th in FBS with 1,290 yards and scored seven touchdowns. Hughes is capable of breaking off big plays, as he had 18 runs of at least 15 yards and averaged 5.3 yards per carry.
The Green Wave had an opportunistic defense all season. Cornerback Lance Robinson (four interceptions) and safety Kam Pedescleaux (two) are expected to play. Tulane tied for third in FBS with 25 takeaways, 17 of those interceptions, and had 34 sacks. The unit tailed off a little late in the season but allowed 93.5 rushing yards per game and 3.1 per carry, both top-10 in FBS. Patrick Jenkins, who led the team with 5.5 sacks, also is expected to suit up Wednesday. See which team to pick here.
How to make Tulane vs. Virginia Tech picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 49 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in nearly 70% of simulations. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
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