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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 1
(0-0) Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Vanderbilt Commodores (0-0)
Date: Saturday, August 31st
Time: 12:00 ET
Venue: FirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN
Week 1 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Virginia Tech -13.5 | Vanderbilt +13.5
Week 1 CFB Moneyline Odds: Virginia Tech -558 | Vanderbilt +405
College Football Betting Total: O/U 48.5
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Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia Tech enters the season with a 65.7% chance of being bowl-eligible, according to their 50th place ranking in our pre-season power rankings. Last season, the Hokies finished with a 7-6 record, going 4-2 at home and 3-4 on the road. They were favored in seven of their 13 games, finishing 4-3 as the favorite and 3-2 as the underdog. However, they struggled on the road as the underdog, going 0-4.
This season, Virginia Tech has a 2.8% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast Conference. In the futures market, they are listed at +850 to win the conference, giving them an implied 11% chance, which ranks 6th out of the 17 teams in the conference.
Virginia Tech Hokies Stats
Virginia Tech’s passing game was ranked 81st in the country last season, averaging 201.5 yards per game. Despite this, the Hokies were 41st in the nation in scoring, putting up 29.5 points per game. Their rushing attack was a key strength, ranking 25th in the country with an average of 190.2 yards per game. Bhayshul Tuten, who rushed for 863 yards last season, is their top returning running back.
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At quarterback, Kyron Drones returns after throwing for 2,085 yards and 17 touchdowns last season. He finished the season with a passer rating of 96.6 and threw just three interceptions. Virginia Tech also added Collin Schlee from UCLA to their quarterback room. Last season, Schlee threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns.
Virginia Tech’s defense was strong against the pass last season, allowing just 168.8 passing yards per game, which ranked 18th in the nation. However, they struggled against the run, giving up 148.7 rushing yards per game. Overall, the Hokies allowed 23.9 points per game, placing them 39th in the country. Opposing quarterbacks had a completion percentage of 61.7% against Virginia Tech (101st).
Vanderbilt Commodores
Vanderbilt is coming off a season in which they went 2-10 overall. The Commodores were 2-4 at home and 0-6 on the road, and they were favored in three of their 12 games. Last season, Vanderbilt was ranked 77th in our power rankings, and this year, their chances of being bowl-eligible are just 18.2%, placing them 124th in the country.
Heading into this season, Vanderbilt has the worst odds in the Southeastern Conference to make it to the Conference Final, with the futures market placing them at +40000 to appear in the title game. Our power rankings also list them as 77th in the country.
Vanderbilt Commodores Stats
Vanderbilt’s offense last season was led by quarterback Diego Pavia, who threw for 2,973 yards and 26 touchdowns at New Mexico State. The Commodores are hoping for a big season from him as they look to improve their passing game, which averaged 223.7 yards per game (75th). Overall, Vanderbilt ranked 82nd in scoring, putting up 22.8 points per game, and struggled on third down, converting just 32.7% of their opportunities (110th).
In the running game, Sedrick Alexander returns after rushing for 371 yards last season. Vanderbilt also added Jamoni Jones from New Mexico State to bolster the backfield. Last season, the Commodores averaged just 96.8 rushing yards per game, which ranked 119th in the country.
Vanderbilt’s defense struggled last season, allowing 36.2 points per game. They were particularly weak against the run, giving up 176.6 rushing yards per game, which ranked 133rd in the nation. Their pass defense was also a concern, as they allowed 279.6 passing yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks completed 68.1% of their passes against the Commodores last season.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Vanderbilt Commodores NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Virginia Tech Hokies are 4-1 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Vanderbilt Commodores are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Virginia Tech Hokies are 6-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Vanderbilt Commodores have gone 3-7 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Virginia Tech Hokies’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 3-0.
- The Vanderbilt Commodores’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 1 NCAA Betting Prediction: Vandy +13.5
Our projections have Virginia Tech coming out on top in their week one matchup against Vanderbilt, with a final score of 26-20. Even though Vanderbilt is the home underdog, we like their chances to cover the spread, as Virginia Tech is -13.5-point favorite.
With the over/under line set at 48.5 points, we see these teams combining for 46 points, making the under the best play for this matchup.
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