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.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bearcats listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Hokies, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
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).
Team records:
Virginia Tech: 9-4 SU, 5-7 ATS
Cincinnati: 10-2 SU, 6-5 ATS
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.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bearcats listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Hokies, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
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).
Team records:
Virginia Tech: 9-4 SU, 5-7 ATS
Cincinnati: 10-2 SU, 6-5 ATS