Virginia Cavaliers vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Virginia Cavaliers vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Brooks Stadium in Conway, SC

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Chanticleers (+3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 55

The Virginia Cavaliers (2-1) are traveling to Brooks Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024 where they will take on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (3-0). Virginia opens this contest as 3.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 55.

The Virginia Cavaliers come into this game with a record of 2-1 for this year. In their last matchup, the Cavaliers faced off with the Maryland Terrapins and took a loss by a score of 27-13. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Cavaliers gave up 128 yards on 37 attempts, which calculates to 3.5 yards per run allowed. Virginia surrendered 28 completions on 43 attempts for a total of 263 yards, and a completion rate of 65.1%. When all was said and done, they had 67 plays which totaled 370 yds. The Virginia Cavaliers ran the rock 30 different times and totaled 123 yards, which earned them an average of 4.1 yards per carry.

The Cavaliers have racked up 1,297 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Virginia has earned 5 touchdowns via the pass and 4 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the football over 7 different times. Virginia has accrued 61 first downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 10 infractions for 89 yards. As a unit they are averaging 132.0 yards on the ground which is 94th in the country. Regarding scoring points, the Virginia Cavaliers are averaging 26.0 points per outing.

The Cavaliers are ranked 81st in the nation when it comes to team defense, conceding 23.3 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.6 yards per attempt on the ground and 138.7 rushing yards per game this season. In total, they have allowed 416 running yards through 3 games. When it comes to yards via the pass, the Cavaliers have allowed 776 yards which has them sitting in 108th in D-1. They have relinquished 258.7 yards per contest via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 63.1%. In total, they have yielded 397.3 yards per game putting them at 100th in college football. They have yielded 3 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 4 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Chanticleers step onto the field holding a record of 3-0 for this season. In their last game, the Chanticleers went home victorious with a score of 28-20 when they played the Temple Owls. Coastal Carolina relinquished 36 rush attempts for 129 yards (3.6 yards per rush). The Chanticleers secondary gave up a completion percentage of 68.0%, surrendering 185 yds on 17 out of 25 passing. The Chanticleers finished the game with 287 yards and they ran 63 plays (4.6 yards per play). Coastal Carolina rushed for 4.4 yds per attempt, finishing with 184 yards on 42 attempts.

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are averaging 431.7 yards per outing, which has them ranked 43rd in the country. The Coastal Carolina offense has racked up 105 yds of penalties on 13 violations, which is 103rd in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They are averaging 251.7 run yards per game and have run for 755 yards for the year. They have given away 1 interception while losing 1 fumbles and they have earned 67 first downs. When discussing how much they score, the Chanticleers currently sit 20th in the country by scoring 41.0 points per game. For the season thus far, the Chanticleers currently have a total of 540 yards through the air not to mention holding an average of 180.0 throwing yards per contest, which is ranked 103rd in college football.

Coastal Carolina has conceded a total of 394 yards rushing (131.3 yards per contest) as well as 4 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have yielded 4 touchdowns via the pass as well as 198.7 yards/outing, which puts them in 66th in the nation. Their defense has earned 3 fumbles recovered and 3 interceptions on the season. The Chanticleers defense has taken part in 187 plays, which is good for 67th in D-1. The Chanticleers are allowing 22.7 points per game, ranking them 78th in D-1. In total, they have given up 68 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Cavaliers/Chanticleers college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Chanticleers +3.0

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