Virginia @ Georgia Tech

Virginia +16.5
I’ve felt like a man without a country the past few days. Its only been since Monday that there was action to take, but it sure felt like an eternity. I’ve been so desperate I was down at the Little League field trying to wager on a fall Tee-Ball league. But Thursday night is here and its time for some more legit action, action that doesn’t raise the suspicions of the tee-baller’s parents. Speaking of which, The Dean was able to catch not only the eye but the also the number of one of the kid’s moms. Not sure of her marital status, but I am sure of mine.

Enough frivolity, lets get down to business. Tonight’s ACC match up opened with Virginia catching 15 points. The line jumped to 17 and as of this writing is down to 16.5. My feelings on this game have not moved with the modest swings. It is also important to note my feelings on this game are not strong in either direction. I have not seen UVA play this year, but their record and their status are not impressive. I have seen Georgia Tech play and while I believe they are a solid squad, it is difficult for me to understand the large line. When a game is as unmoving as this one, and there is little information for me to dissect, I like to take a look at the more subtle items and ones that could tip the scales in either team’s favor.

When I think Thursday night ACC games I think two things, 1) Competitive games and 2) UVA beating Florida St back in 1995. Now I know that the only thing that Cavalier team has in common with this Cavalier team are the helmets, I just can’t shake it. Combine that with the fact UVA has not covered a line this year and the Yellow Jackets haven’t been impressive enough to warrant such a large line, and I am advising you take the points and the Cavaliers as a 1-star pick.

REVIEW: Virginia 7 – Georgia Tech 24

Another lesson on timing. If Virginia was your team you had a chance to get them at 17 which would have you given you a push. If Georgia Tech was your team, you had opportunities to get them as low as -15. Sometimes it pays to be early sometimes it pays to wait. This was a toss-up and was very deserving of the 1-star rank whichever way you would have gone.