Free NCAA Pick: Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt Odds
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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 -593 | Vanderbilt +419
College Football Betting Total: O/U 50.5
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Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia Tech is coming off a season in which they went 7-6 overall, with a 4-2 record at home and 3-4 on the road. Last season, they were favored in seven of their 13 games, finishing 4-3 as the favorite and 3-2 as the underdog. The Hokies are currently ranked 51st in our pre-season power rankings, with a 66.7% chance of being bowl-eligible.
Looking at the futures odds, Virginia Tech is listed at +896 to win the Atlantic Coast Conference, which gives them an implied chance of 10%, ranking them 6th out of the 17 teams in the conference.
Virginia Tech Hokies Stats
Virginia Tech’s passing game last season was ranked 81st in the country, 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 and 10 touchdowns, returns as a key piece in the backfield.
At quarterback, Kyron Drones is the top returning option after throwing for 2,085 yards and 17 touchdowns last season. Virginia Tech also brought in Collin Schlee from UCLA to bolster the quarterback room. Last season, the Hokies struggled on third down, converting just 34.9% of their opportunities (102nd in the country).
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Virginia Tech’s defense was solid against the pass last season, giving up just 168.8 passing yards per game, which ranked 18th in the nation. However, they struggled to stop the run, allowing 148.7 rushing yards per game. Overall, the Hokies allowed 23.9 points per game, placing them 39th in the country. Opposing quarterbacks completed 61.7% of their passes against Virginia Tech last season.
Vanderbilt Commodores
Vanderbilt comes into the season with the worst odds in the Southeastern Conference to make it to the Conference Final, with the futures market putting them at +41250 to appear in the title game. The Commodores are 76th in our pre-season power rankings, with just a 17.6% chance of being bowl-eligible. Last season, they finished with a 2-10 record, going 2-4 at home and 0-6 on the road.
They were favored in just three of their 12 games last season, going 0-3 as the favorite and 2-7 as the underdog. Vanderbilt is looking to bounce back this season after a tough year.
Vanderbilt Commodores Stats
Vanderbilt’s offense last season was led by quarterback Diego Pavia, who threw for 2,973 yards and 26 touchdowns while playing at New Mexico State. The Commodores are hoping for a strong season from Pavia, who finished with a passer rating of 99.7 and a completion percentage of 60.4%. Last season, Vanderbilt’s passing game averaged 223.7 yards per game, ranking 75th in the country.
On the ground, Sedrick Alexander is the top returning running back for the Commodores, having rushed for 371 yards and four touchdowns last season. Vanderbilt also added Jamoni Jones from New Mexico State, who ran for 343 yards last year. Overall, the Commodores ranked 119th in rushing yards per game, averaging just 96.8 yards per contest. Vanderbilt’s offense also struggled on third down, converting only 32.7% of their opportunities (110th in the nation).
Vanderbilt’s defense struggled last season, allowing 36.2 points per game. They had a tough time stopping the run, giving up 176.6 rushing yards per game, which ranked 133rd in the nation. Their pass defense was also a weakness, allowing 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: Virginia Tech -13.5
Our projections have Virginia Tech winning their week one matchup against Vanderbilt by a score of 33-14. The Hokies are -13.5 point favorites, and we expect them to cover the spread comfortably.
With the over/under line set at 50.5 points, we see a slight edge to the under, as our combined score prediction is sitting at 47.
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