Game:  Virginia Tech Hokies (19) vs Cincinnati Bearcats (12)
Date/Time: Thursday, January 01 - 8:10 PM EST
Spread: Bearcats -2 Total: 42
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The Virginia Tech Hokies, ranked 16th nationally on defense, face the 11-2 Cincinnati Bearcats at Dolphin Stadium in the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

Cincy won 10 of 11 to end the year, while the Hokies rebounded from a tough mid-season stretch to win their final three games.

Virginia Tech rushed for three touchdowns and ran away from Boston College to win 30-12 in Week 15.

The Hokies covered the 1-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the posted total of 39.

Marshwan Gilyard had a late TD reception in Week 15 as Cincinnati pulled out a 29-24 win over Hawaii.

The Bearcats weren't able to cover the 7.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day's posted total (48.5).

College Bowl Oddsmakers currently have the Bearcats listed as 2-point favorites versus the Hokies, while the game's total is sitting at 42.
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Team records:
Virginia Tech: 9-4 SU, 5-7 ATS
Cincinnati: 10-2 SU, 6-5 ATS

Virginia Tech most recently:
When playing in January are 2-5
When playing on grass are 8-2
After being outgained are 8-2
When an underdog on the road are 5-5

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing in January are 1-0
When playing on grass are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When favored at home are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia Tech's last 5 games
Virginia Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
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