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Week 11 ACC Football Picks

Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech

Date: Thursday, November 12

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Bobby Dodd Stadium

The Yellow Jackets’ triple-option offense has been inconsistent this year, but can still beat teams as long as QB Justin Thomas is behind center. Virginia Tech is officially on the Frank Beamer farewell tour. The Hokies will find a way to keep Thomas and the Jackets in check on the ground and the offense will make more plays to pull out a road win.

Pick: Virginia Tech

Spread: Georgia Tech -3.5

For final score prediction, check out our Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech game preview.

Pittsburgh vs. Duke

Date: Saturday, November 14

Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET

Venue: Wallace Wade Stadium

Both teams started off the season on fire, each jumping out to 6-1 records, but the last two weeks have resulted in losses for the Panthers and Blue Devils. Now at 6-3 apiece, Duke and Pitt will play hungry on Saturday. The Blue Devils are slightly better across the board and will eek out a win at home. 

Pick: Duke

Spread: Duke -3.5

For final score prediction, check out our Pittsburgh vs. Duke game preview.

FSU vs. NC State

Date: Saturday, November 14

Kickoff: 12:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Doak Campbell Stadium

The Seminoles are coming off a tough loss to Clemson last week, but still have more talent than the Wolfpack. NC State can put up points, though, and with the exception of a bad game against Clemson, the defense has allowed only 15 points per game. Jacoby Brissett will keep it close for a while, but FSU will eventually pull away for a two-score win. 

Pick: FSU

Spread: FSU -9.5

For final score prediction, check out our FSU vs. NC State game preview.

Louisville vs. Virginia

Date: Saturday, November 14

Kickoff: 12:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium

After starting the season 0-3, the Cardinals have silently put together a 5-4 record, and will look to gain bowl eligibility with a win over the Cavaliers. QB Kyle Bolin stepped in for Louisville last week and threw for 362 yards and three touchdowns. Cardinals punch their ticket to the postseason this weekend.

Pick: Louisville

Spread: Louisville -13.5

For final score prediction, check out our Louisville vs. Virginia game preview.

North Carolina vs. Miami (FL)

Date: Saturday, November 14

Kickoff: 3;30 p.m. ET

Venue: Kenan Stadium

The Tar Heels are clicking on offense, with QB Marquise Williams throwing for 494 yards and four TDs last week against Duke. The Hurricanes will depend on the legs of running backs Joseph Yearby and Mark Walton to carry the load against a UNC defense that ranks last in rushing yards allowed. Despite that soft spot, North Carolina is one of the nation’s hottest teams, and it will remain that way against Miami. 

Pick: North Carolina 

Spread: North Carolina -12.5

For final score prediction, check out our Miami (FL) vs. North Carolina game preview.

Notre Dame vs. Wake Forest

Date: Saturday, November 14

Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Notre Dame Stadium

The Fighting Irish are on a roll and eyeing a berth in the College Football Playoff. They will try to avoid a letdown as they face one of the worst teams from the ACC. Notre Dame RB C.J. Prosise might be out for the game. If so, the Irish will just plug Josh Adams in and let him run wild, as he averages 7.3 yards per carry. Notre Dame makes this one look easy.

Pick: Notre Dame

Spread: Notre Dame -27

For final score prediction, check out our Notre Dame vs. Wake Forest game preview.

Clemson vs. Syracuse

Date: Saturday, November 14

Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Carrier Dome

A letdown could be easy for the Tigers after their big win against FSU, but don’t expect coach Dabo Swinney to let that happen. Deshaun Watson will have a solid day, leading No. 1 Clemson to a win and a step closer to the College Football Playoff. 

Pick: Clemson

Spread: Clemson -27.5

For final score prediction, check out our Clemson vs. Syracuse game preview.