Week 2: Virginia Tech vs Ohio State
College football week two betting action sees Virginia Tech visiting Ohio State at the famous Horseshoe in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday September 6. Cappers Picks provides free college football handicapping tips all season long.
This is an underrated game amongst a huge lineup on Saturday. A lot of the good action is late afternoon but this one will be enjoyable too in that 8:00PM time slot. The Hokies will push the Buckeyes throughout.
College Football Odds
Virginia Tech Hokies (1-0) vs. #7 Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0)
Saturday September 6
8:00PM
Ohio Stadium – Columbus Ohio
ESPN
College Football Betting Lines: Ohio State -11
College Football Betting Total: 47
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Virginia Tech
The Hokies are in a somewhat uncharacteristic position as they came into the season outside the rankings.
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Last week they beat William & Mary and even though they didn’t give up a touchdown it was hardly the kind of performance that makes you think they are going to waltz into the Horseshoe and take down the Buckeyes.
This year’s team is flying below the radar and for good reason. Their offense is totally unproven and their defensive prowess is by reputation.
The truth is I like their chances, which only got better thanks to the injury to Braxton Miller.
Former Red Raider QB Michael Brewer looked sharp in the opener, something Logan Thomas never really did. With Miller out the job of the defense got a whole lot easier and the Hokies will commit to running the ball to have some balance.
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That -11 seems way to generous given that the Buckeyes lost one of the best playmakers in the country.
Ohio State
The Buckeyes gutted their way to a win and cover against Navy last week.
I know Middies are one of the top running teams in America but if OSU is supposed to have the best defensive line around shouldn’t they have been able to hold them under 300 yards – they are probably happy to see a team with a more conventional attack to contend with this week.
At least freshman quarterback J.T. Barrett got his feet wet, throwing his first TD and interception while leading the team in rushing.
If the Buckeyes are still a legitimate playoff contender, even without Miller, then they should win this one easily.
They haven’t lost a home game under Urban Meyer but the spread numbers are nothing special since he came to Columbus.
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The only way I see them covinering this one is if the defense holds the Hokies to less than a touchdown. That is just too much to expect of this team against quality competition.
NCAA Football Handicapping Trends
- Hokies are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU win of more than 20 points.
- Hokies are 2-13-1 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
- Hokies are 2-11 ATS in their last 13 road games.
- Over is 6-0 in Buckeyes last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Buckeyes are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games in September.
- Buckeyes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
NCAA Football Week 2 Prediction: Virginia Tech +11
The Hokies are definitely the value play here. Even though they have not been strong on the road of late I just don’t trust the offense or defense of OSU to beat this competent opponent by double digits.
NCAAF Score prediction: Ohio State 27 – Virginia Tech 21
The Hokies are too solid.
Check out our Updated College Football Week 2 Odds.
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