The Virginia Tech Hokies and Marshall Thundering Herd meet Saturday in week 4 college football action at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview

The Virginia Tech Hokies look to rebound from back to back losses while getting to a .500 record. Virginia Tech has lost 6 of its last 7 road games. Grant Wells is completing 53.2 percent of his passes for 494 yards, 5 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Jaylin Lane and Da’Quan Felton have combined for 241 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Da’Quan Wright has 9 receptions. The Virginia Tech Hokies ground game is averaging 84 yards per contest, and Bhayshul Tuten leads the way with 104 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Virginia Tech is allowing 25.3 points and 349.3 yards per game. Keli Lawson leads the Virginia Tech Hokies with 29 tackles, Antwaun Powell-Ryland has 2 sacks and Dorian Strong has 1 interception.

Virginia Tech Hokies Team Facts

• Virginia Tech has lost each of its last four September road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Virginia Tech has failed to cover the spread in each of its last nine matches when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Virginia Tech has lost the first half in three of its last four road games against non-conference opponents.
• Six of Virginia Tech’s last seven September games as an underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.

Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Preview

The Marshall Thundering Herd look for another win to remain undefeated on the season. Marshall looks for its first 3-0 start since the 2020 COVID-19 season. Cam Fancher is completing 69.4 percent of his passes for 446 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Cade Conley and Chuck Montgomery have combined for 211 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Caleb McMillan has 4 receptions. The Marshall Thundering Herd ground game is averaging 138 yards per contest, and Rasheen Ali leads the way with 222 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Marshall is allowing 15 points and 284.5 yards per game. J.J. Roberts leads the Marshall Thundering Herd with 17 tackles, Sam Burton has 3.5 sacks and Micah Abraham has 3 interceptions.

Marshall Thundering Herd Team Facts

• Marshall has won each of its last seven games.
• The underdog has covered the spread in each of Marshall’s last six games at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
• Marshall has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against non-conference opponents at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
• Eight of Marshall’s last nine games as a home favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Marshall ranked 2nd among FBS teams for Q2 points allowed per game last season (3.5).
• Marshall ranked 4th among FBS teams for H2 points allowed per game last season (7.2).
• Virginia Tech was one of only eight FBS teams to lose 3+ games when leading after Q3 last season.
• Virginia Tech was one of only 27 FBS teams to lose 2+ games when leading after Q3 last season.

Randy’s Pick

The Virginia Tech Hokies haven’t looked good through 3 games, as they’re dreadful against the run and the offense cant finish drives. Virginia Tech is 102nd in scoring offense and 128th in rush defense. The Marshall Thundering Herd are at home, have one of the more underrated defenses in the country, and have had an extra week to prepare for this contest. Virginia Tech has some showing and proving to do. Give me Marshall by a touchdown.