Virginia Tech Hokies vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction, 9/16/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Virginia Tech Hokies vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023

Location: SHI Stadium in Piscataway, NJ

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Scarlet Knights (-4)

Total/Over-Under: 40.5

The Virginia Tech Hokies (1-1) are traveling to SHI Stadium on Saturday, September 16, 2023 where they will compete against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-0). Rutgers opens this contest as 4-point favorites. The over/under is set at 40.5.

The Virginia Tech Hokies head into this matchup 1-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Hokies faced the Purdue Boilermakers and ended up losing by a score of 24-17. Malachi Thomas was the rushing leader for the Hokies with 6 carries for 18 yards (3.0 yards per carry). Grant Wells went 16/33 with 243 yards passing and 2 touchdowns. He had a quarterback rating of 118.2 and ended the game with 2 interceptions. When it came to stopping the run, the Hokies gave up 179 yds on 46 attempts, which is 3.9 yards per rush surrendered. Virginia Tech surrendered 23 pass completions on 34 tries for a total of 248 yards, and a completion percentage of 67.6%. When all was said and done, they had 62 plays which converted into 286 yards. The Virginia Tech Hokies ended up rushing 22 different times and accumulated 11 yds, earning them an average of 0.5 yards per tote.

When it comes to scoring points, the Virginia Tech Hokies are sitting at 26.5 PPG. Offensively they average 60.0 yards rushing which ranks them 123rd in the country. The Hokies have earned 654 total yards for the season. In terms of scoring, Virginia Tech has earned 5 passing touchdowns and 1 touchdown on the ground. Virginia Tech has accrued 37 first downs, and they have committed 7 infractions for 64 yards. They have turned the ball over 2 different times.

Concerning passing yards, the Hokies are giving up 342 yds which has them sitting in 32nd in college football. They have yielded 171.0 yards per game via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 61.0%. In total, they are conceding 361.0 yards/game which has them ranked 80th in D-1. They have allowed 2 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 3 touchdowns running the ball. The opposition is running for 4.3 yards per tote and 190.0 yards on the ground per game so far this season. For the year, they have given up 380 yards via the running game in 2 games. The Hokies are sitting in 62nd in D-1 when it comes to team defense, conceding 20.5 points per game.

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The Scarlet Knights come into this matchup with a record of 2-0 this year. The last time they took the gridiron, the Scarlet Knights took home the win by a final score of 36-7 when they played the Temple Owls. Gavin Wimsatt (1 touchdown) finished the contest with 198 yds on 10/21 passing while his QB rating was 142.5. He didn't throw any interceptions and his average yards per attempt was 9.4. Kyle Monangai ran the ball 28 times for 165 yards, finishing the contest with 5.9 yds per carry for Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights finished the game with a total of 452 yards while they ran 73 plays (6.2 yards per play). Rutgers ran the ball for 4.9 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 254 yds on 52 carries. Rutgers gave up 24 rush attempts for 68 yds (2.8 yards per carry). The Scarlet Knights passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 43.5%, relinquishing 230 yds on 20 out of 46 through the air.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are averaging 368.5 yards per outing, which has them ranked 85th in college football. The Rutgers offense has totaled 76 penalty yds on 7 infractions, ranking them 115th in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They maintain an average of 188.0 yards per game on the ground and have run for 376 yards for this season. They have tossed 0 picks while conceding 2 fumbles and they have been able to record 40 first downs. Regarding the points being put on the board, the Scarlet Knights are 68th in D-1 scoring 30.0 points per game. For the season to this point, the Scarlet Knights have thrown for 361 yards via the pass not to mention an average of 180.5 passing yards per outing, which ranks 108th in D-1.

The Scarlet Knights are giving up 7.0 points per contest, which has them ranked 9th in college football. Rutgers has surrendered a total of 80 yards rushing (40.0 yards/game) and 0 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. This year, they have conceded 14 points in total. They have conceded 2 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 209.5 yards/outing, which has them sitting 67th in D-1. The Scarlet Knights defense has taken part in 133 plays, which is good for 76th in college football. They have earned 0 fumbles and 4 interceptions so far this season.

Who will win tonight's Hokies/Scarlet Knights college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Hokies +4

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