Coastal Carolina vs Virginia Prediction 9-21-24 College Football Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Coastal Carolina vs Virginia prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 21st at Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 4 matchup. 

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Preview

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are 3-0 this year after they defeated Temple by a score of 28-20 in their last game. Coastal Carolina led 21-3 at halftime and they were able to withstand a second-half push from Temple for the win. The Chanticleers were outgained by a total of 314-287, won the turnover battle 2-0, and went 7-13 on third down in the game. Ethan Vasko threw for 103 yards and one touchdown, while also adding 92 rushing yards in the win. 

Coastal Carolina defeated Jacksonville State by a score of 55-27 in week one and William & Mary by a score of 40-21 in week two. The Coastal offense has scored 41 points per game with 180 passing yards and 251.7 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 22.7 points per game this season. The Chanticleers have gone 37.8% on third down and 1-2 on fourth down through three games. Ethan Vasko has completed 55.6% of his passes for 512 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Tray Taylor has caught six passes for 132 yards and one score. 

Virginia Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Virginia Cavaliers are 2-1 (1-0) this season after they lost to Maryland by a score of 27-13 in their last game. Virginia led 13-7 at the half, but they were outscored 20-0 in the second half for the loss. The Cavaliers were outgained by a total of 391-370, lost the turnover battle 4-0, and went 3-15 on third down in the game. Anthony Colandrea threw for 247 yards and two interceptions, while Kobe Pace rushed for just 46 yards on 11 carries. 

Virginia defeated Richmond by a score of 34-13 in week one and Wake Forest by a score of 31-30 in week two. The UVA offense has scored 26 points per game with 300.3 passing yards and 132 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 23.3 points per game this season. The Cavaliers have gone 22.5% on third down and 4-7 on third down so far this season. Anthony Colandrea has completed 68.9% of his passes for 901 yards, five touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Malachi Fields has caught 20 passes for 284 yards. 

Why Virginia will beat Coastal Carolina

• Virginia has won 14 of its last 16 September games as a favorite.
• Virginia has covered the spread in four of its last five road games.
• Coastal Carolina has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Virginia has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
• Virginia has won the first half in each of its last three games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Virginia’s last four road games against non-AP-ranked teams has gone OVER the total points line.
• Four of Coastal Carolina’s last five games as a home underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Coastal Carolina ranks T6th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (15.0).
• Coastal Carolina ranks T12th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (26.3).
• Virginia ranks T120th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (2.3).
• Virginia ranks T118th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (7.0).

Coastal Carolina vs Virginia Prediction 

Virginia was able to play very well for their first 2.5 games of the season, but they fell apart in the second half against Maryland and blew their chance at picking up a big win. Coastal Carolina hasn’t really played anyone decent, but they did struggle with Temple last week, which is not a good sign. I think Virginia is way more battle-tested and they should control this game from start to finish. I think being on the road could present a challenge in the first half for Virginia, but I like them to really pull away in the second half.