Marshall Thundering Herd vs Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Marshall Thundering Herd vs Virginia Tech Hokies

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA

TV: The CW Network

Odds/Point Spread: Hokies (-20.5)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

The Virginia Tech Hokies (0-1) host the Marshall Thundering Herd (1-0) at Lane Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Marshall opens this game as 20.5-point dogs. The total is 50.5.

The Marshall Thundering Herd head into this matchup 1-0 this season. In their last game, the Thundering Herd played against the Stony Brook Seawolves and walked away with a win by a score of 45-3. The Marshall Thundering Herd ran the ball 36 different times and accrued 259 yards, which came out to an average of 7.2 yards per attempt. In all, they had 68 plays which converted into 549 yards. Marshall allowed 18 completions on 33 tries for 158 yds, and a completion percentage of 54.5%. On the ground, the Thundering Herd gave up 94 yds on 47 tries, which is 2.0 yards per rush surrendered.

When talking about putting points on the board, the Marshall Thundering Herd hold an average of 45.0 points per game. As a team they average 259.0 yards on the ground ranking them 22nd in D-1. The Thundering Herd have attained 549 total yards for the season. When it comes to scoring, Marshall has compiled 5 passing touchdowns and 1 touchdown on the ground. Marshall has tallied 27 first downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 1 penalty for 10 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 0 times.

The Thundering Herd rank 21st in college football when it comes to team defense, giving up 3.0 PPG. They are allowing 2.0 yards per rush on the ground and 94.0 yards on the ground per game this year. In total, they have given up 94 yards via the running game in 1 contest. When talking about passing yardage, the Thundering Herd are conceding 158 yards which puts them in 51st in the country. They are conceding 158.0 yards per game via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 54.5%. During this campaign, they are conceding 252.0 yards per game ranking them 46th in college football. They have relinquished no TD's by air in addition to no TD's pounding the rock.

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The Hokies come into this game with a record of 0-1 this season. In their last game, the Hokies went home defeated by a final of 34-27 against the Vanderbilt Commodores. Virginia Tech ran for 2.5 yds per carry, totaling 75 yds on 30 attempts. The Hokies finished the game with 397 yds and they ran 64 plays (6.2 yards per play). The Hokies secondary gave up a completion rate of 75.0%, relinquishing 190 yards on 12 for 16 through the air. Virginia Tech conceded 48 attempts on the ground for 181 yds (3.8 yds per rush).

In relation to their scoring prowess, the Hokies rank 89th in the nation holding an average of 27.0 points per outing. The Virginia Tech Hokies have an average of 397.0 yards per game, which ranks them 76th in the nation. The Virginia Tech offense has totaled 40 yds of penalties on 5 violations, ranking them 82nd in the country in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 1 interception while conceding no fumbles and they have been able to tally 21 first downs. For the year thus far, the Hokies have thrown for 322 yards via the pass, which is ranked 32nd in the nation. They are averaging 75.0 rushing yards per game.

Virginia Tech has surrendered a total of 181 yards on the ground and 2 touchdowns via the rush on the season. They have conceded 2 touchdowns through the air and 190.0 yards/contest, ranking them 72nd in the country. Their defense has compiled no fumbles and no interceptions this season. The Hokies defense has taken part in 64 plays, which has them sitting 72nd in the country. The Hokies are surrendering 34.0 points per game, ranking them 113th in Division 1. This season, they have surrendered 34 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Thundering Herd/Hokies college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Thundering Herd +20.5

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