2023 Military Bowl – Virginia Tech vs Tulane Odds & Prediction
- Virginia Tech battles Tulane in the Military Bowl on December 27, 2023
- The Hokies are significant favorites (-7.5) over the Green Wave
- Read below for VA Tech vs Tulane odds and prediction
The Virginia Tech Hokies will face the Tulane Green Wave in the Military Bowl on December 27, 2023, at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland.
The Hokies are significant favorites (-7.5) in this year’s Military Bowl, with the over/under set at 46 points. These teams will be facing off for the first time since 1989, with VA Tech leading the all-time series 5-4.
Let’s analyze the Virginia Tech vs Tulane odds, as we offer our prediction for Wednesday’s college football bowl game.
Virginia Tech vs Tulane Odds- 2023 Military Bowl
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | -10.5 (-105) | -380 | Over 43.5 (-120) |
| Tulane | +10.5 (-115) | +300 | Under 43.5 (Even Money) |
Virginia Tech is priced as -380 favorites over Tulane in the 2023 Military Bowl, meaning they have 79% implied probability to pull off the victory. As the +300 underdog, Tulane’s implied winning chance is 25%.
The Green Wave are 7-8 in bowl games and had a solid outing last season when they scored 16 points in the final 4:07 to rally to a 46-45 victory over USC in the Cotton Bowl.
Virginia Tech is 13-21 in bowl games with its last victory coming in 2016 when it posted a 35-24 win over Arkansas in the Belk Bowl.
2023 Military Bowl odds as of December 26th, at ESPN Bet. Use bonus code “DIME” when signing up to wager on VA Tech vs Tulane.
Virginia Tech Betting Trends
The Hokies finished the regular season with a 6-6 record and secured their bowl eligibility with a 55-17 win over Virginia. Brent Pry’s team exploded for 500 yards of offense in the regular-season finale, while holding the Cavaliers to under 300 yards of offense, including just 43 on the ground.
The Hokies’ offense is led by quarterback Kyron Drones, who threw for 1,994 passing yards and 15 touchdowns along with three picks on the year. Running back Bhayshul Tuten rushed for 727 yards and eight touchdowns. Wide receiver Da’Quan Felton had a team-best 667 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.
The Hokies have put together a 7-4-0 ATS record so far this year. Virginia Tech is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when favored by 7.5 points or more this season. Hokies games have hit the over seven out of 11 times this season.
Tulane Betting Trends
Tulane, on the other hand, finished the regular season with an impressive 11-2 record, but lost to SMU in the AAC title game. The Green Wave’s stingy defense kept the Mustangs’ high-powered offense under 400 yards, but they failed to get the offense going, mustering only 31 rushing yards.
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Tulane’s offense is led by running back Makhi Hughes, who led the AAC in rushing with 1,290 yards to go with seven touchdowns. Quarterback Michael Pratt has thrown for 2,825 yards and 22 touchdowns this season. Pratt, however, will be opting out of the Miltiary Bowl, which you can read about more below.
Tulane has put together a 5-7-0 ATS record so far this year. Tulane is winless ATS (0-1) when playing as at least 10.5-point underdogs this season. Two Tulane games (of 12) have hit the over this year, as their AAC-leading scoring defense has led to a strong “under” trend in their games.
Opt Outs and Injuries
Virginia Tech’s senior cornerback Derrick Canteen has officially put his name in the NCAA Transfer Portal and will not be able to play in the Military Bowl. Junior wide receiver Da’Wain Lofton has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal and will not be available for this game. Sophomore tight end Dae’Quan Wright will not be participating in the Military Bowl due to entering the NCAA Transfer Portal as well.
Tulane’s junior defensive end DJ Douglas is one of the many players who will not be on the field for the Military Bowl due to entering the NCAA Transfer Portal. Quarterback Michael Pratt has decided to go pro and prepare for the Senior Bowl. Chris Brazzle, Tulane’s top receiver, is also entering the transfer portal.
See the full list of Virginia Tech vs Tulane opt-outs right here.
Virginia Tech vs Tulane Prediction
There are a lot of things you need to consider before making a bet on the Military Bowl, including the key opt outs for both teams. We haven’t even touched on the fact that Tulane’s head coach Willie Fritz, is leaving to take the head coaching job at Houston following this bowl game.
We’re concentrating on the game total in the Military Bowl, as we expect scoring to be at a premium. Tulane will have its leading rusher in Makhi Hughes, while VA Tech’s star running back Bhayshul Tuten (727 yds) will be suiting up. Both programs average over 4 yards per carry on the ground.
There has been major sharp money on this total, with the number opening at 48.5 and dropping a full four points. We still feel there’s value left, as the forecast is calling for 9.2 mph winds and 97% chance of rain at Memorial Stadium. This has the makings of a ground-heavy, defensive slugfest.
- Military Bowl Pick: Under 44 Points (-110)
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Brady is the lead NHL and College Football editor at Sports Betting Dime, where he specializes in betting odds and data-driven analysis. Brady has over 10 years experience working in sports media, with work published by outlets such as ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports and Fox Sports.
