Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Virginia Tech Hokies

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Hokies (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 46

Lane Stadium is the location where the Virginia Tech Hokies (2-1) will take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-0) on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Rutgers opens as 3.0-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 46.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights step onto the field holding a record of 2-0 for this year. In their last contest, the Scarlet Knights stepped onto the field against the Akron Zips and walked away with a win by a score of 49-17. Against the run, the Scarlet Knights conceded 156 yards on 25 tries, which is an average of 6.2 yards per rush surrendered. Rutgers gave up 17 completions on 34 tries for 151 yards, and a completion percentage of 50.0%. For the game, they had 67 plays which gave them a total of 515 yards. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights ended up running the ball 44 different times and had 285 yds, which came out to an average of 6.5 yards per carry.

The Scarlet Knights currently have 991 yards in total for the season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Rutgers has amassed 6 touchdowns through the air and 6 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 1 time. Rutgers has accounted for 55 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 8 penalties for 80 yards. As a unit they hold an average of 307.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 4th in college football. Concerning putting points on the board, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights have an average of 46.5 points per game.

Concerning passing yardage, the Scarlet Knights are allowing 267 yds which has them ranked 7th in college football. They are allowing 133.5 yards per outing through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 52.5%. During the season, they have relinquished 284.0 yards/contest which ranks them 36th in D-1. They have yielded 1 touchdown via the pass as well as 2 touchdowns pounding the rock. The opposition is running for an average of 4.9 yards per rush and 150.5 rushing yards per game on the year. During this campaign, they have allowed 301 rushing yards through 2 games. The Scarlet Knights are sitting in 26th in Division 1 concerning team defense, allowing 12.0 PPG.

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The Hokies come into this matchup with a record of 2-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Hokies got the victory with a final of 37-17 when they played the Old Dominion Monarchs. The Hokies finished the contest with a total of 465 yards while they ran 77 plays (6.0 yds per play). Virginia Tech ran the ball for 5.7 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 289 yds on 51 attempts. Virginia Tech gave up 39 rush attempts for 243 yds (6.2 yds per carry). The Hokies pass defense gave up a completion rate of 42.9%, surrendering 50 yds on 6 for 14 through the air.

The Virginia Tech Hokies hold an average of 400.0 yards per game, which has them ranked 70th in the nation. The Virginia Tech offense has accrued 117 penalty yards on 15 infractions, which is good for 87th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They are averaging 190.7 rushing yards per game and have run for 572 yards overall. They have thrown 2 picks while losing no fumbles and they have been able to earn 63 first downs. When looking at their ability to score points, the Hokies are 62nd in college football with 31.7 points per game. During the season thus far, the Hokies have compiled 628 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 209.3 passing yards per contest, which ranks 84th in college football.

Virginia Tech has allowed a total of 571 rushing yards (190.3 yards/game) as well as 5 touchdowns on the ground on the campaign. They have conceded 3 touchdowns through the air as well as 123.7 yards/game, which puts them in 14th in the nation. Their defense has earned 1 fumbles recovered and 2 picks on the year. The Hokies defense has been on the field for 179 plays, which has them sitting 40th in the country. The Hokies are surrendering 21.7 PPG, which has them 73rd in Division 1. This year, they have surrendered 65 points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Hokies -3.0

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