Virginia Tech Hokies vs Old Dominion Monarchs Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Virginia Tech Hokies vs Old Dominion Monarchs

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, VA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Monarchs (+14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 50

The Old Dominion Monarchs (0-2) will go up against the Virginia Tech Hokies (1-1) at S.B. Ballard Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Virginia Tech is 14.0-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 50.

The Virginia Tech Hokies head into this matchup 1-1 for this year. In their last matchup, the Hokies played against the Marshall Thundering Herd and went home with a win by a final score of 31-14. The Virginia Tech Hokies ended up rushing 51 different times and accounted for 208 yards, which had them averaging 4.1 yards per tote. Overall, they had 72 plays which converted into 338 yds. Virginia Tech conceded 13 pass completions on 36 attempts for 131 yards, and a completion rate of 36.1%. When it came to stopping the run, the Hokies gave up 147 yds on 26 attempts, which averages out to 5.7 yards per rush allowed.

Regarding getting in the endzone, the Virginia Tech Hokies hold an average of 29.0 points per game. As a team they're maintaining an average of 141.5 yards rushing ranking them 84th in the nation. The Hokies currently have 735 yards in total this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Virginia Tech has amassed 3 passing touchdowns and 3 touchdowns on the ground. Virginia Tech has accrued 41 first downs as an offense, and they have been called for 13 infractions for 98 yds. They have surrendered the football 1 time.

When talking about passing yards, the Hokies are giving up 321 yards which has them ranked 50th in college football. They have yielded 160.5 yards per game via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 48.1%. In total, they are giving up 324.5 yards per contest ranking them 76th in the country. They have relinquished 3 touchdowns through the air as well as 3 touchdowns pounding the rock. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.4 yards per rush and 164.0 yards on the ground per game on the year. For the year, they have allowed 328 yards on the ground through 2 games. The Hokies sit in 90th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 24.0 PPG.

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The Monarchs come into this matchup with a record of 0-2 this season. In their last game, the Monarchs took a defeat with a final score of 20-14 when they faced the East Carolina Pirates. Old Dominion rushed the football for 2.3 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 95 yds on 41 attempts. The Monarchs finished the contest with a total of 287 yds on 75 plays (3.8 yards per play). The Monarchs pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 65.8%, relinquishing 283 yards on 25 out of 38 passing. Old Dominion conceded 51 run attempts for 183 yds (3.6 yds per rush).

The Old Dominion Monarchs are averaging 296.0 yards per game, which has them ranked 115th in the nation. The Old Dominion offense has 128 yds of penalties on 15 infractions, which ranks 38th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have an average of 101.5 yards via the ground game and have rushed for 203 yards for this year. They have tossed 3 interceptions while losing 3 fumbles and they have been able to earn 34 1st downs. When it comes to how much they score, the Monarchs currently rank 120th in college football maintaining an average of 16.5 points per outing. For the year to this point, the Monarchs have compiled 389 passing yards as well as holding an average of 194.5 passing yards per contest, which ranks 94th in the nation.

Old Dominion has conceded a total of 357 rushing yards (178.5 yards/game) as well as 4 touchdowns on the ground on the campaign. They have conceded 0 touchdowns via the pass as well as 198.5 yards/contest, which has them sitting 72nd in the nation. They have totaled 1 fumble recovery and 4 picks so far this season. The Monarchs defense has been on the field for 168 plays, which ranks 130th in Division 1. The Monarchs are conceding 21.5 points per game, which has them ranked 76th in college football. In total, they have given up 43 total points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Hokies -14.0

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