The set-up: I like the 8-4 Virginia Tech Hokies to find a way to get the job done here. Kentucky is 7-5 and is reliant upon its ground game on offense, while VT has a much more balanced attack. Ultimately I believe it's this balance which will win the day on this one. VT had won three straight before then falling 39-30 to UVA in rivarly week. QB Hendon Hooker was decen this year with 1,445 yards passing and an 11:2 TD:INT.

The pick: The Wildcats ended the season with a 45-13 win over Louisville, as Lynn Bowden Jr. had 284 yards and four TD's. I think VT though can slow down Bowden Jr and note that the Wildcats are just 1-5 ATS in their last six after covering the spread in six or seven out of their last eight games, while VT is 3-1 ATS in its last four after playing with two weeks or more of rest. Lay the points.

8* play on Virginia Tech.