Old Dominion vs Virginia Tech Prediction 9-14-24 College Football Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Old Dominion vs Virginia Tech prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 14th at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 3 matchup. 

Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Preview

The Old Dominion Monarchs are 0-2 this year after they lost to East Carolina by a score of 20-14 in their last game. Old Dominion led 7-6 at halftime, but they trailed 17-14 in the fourth quarter and couldn’t find any more points. The Monarchs were outgained by a total of 466-287, forced four turnovers, and went 5-16 on third down in the game. Grant Wilson threw for 192 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Aaron Young rushed for 83 yards and one score on 25 carries. 

Old Dominion lost to South Carolina by a score of 23-19 in week one, but they played pretty well in that game and nearly came away with an upset victory. The ODU offense has scored 16.5 points per game with 194.5 passing yards and 101.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 21.5 points per game this season. The Monarchs have gone 41.2% on third down and 3-3 on fourth down through two games. Grant Wilson has completed 58.3% of his passes for 389 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Aaron Young has rushed for 139 yards and one score. 

Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview

The Virginia Tech Hokies are 1-1 this season after they defeated Marshall by a score of 31-14 last week. Virginia Tech only led 10-7 at halftime and 17-14 in the third quarter, but they scored the final 14 points in the game to pull away. The Hokies outgained Marshall by a total of 338-278, forced one turnover, and went 5-16 on third down in the game. Kyron Drones threw for 130 yards and one touchdown, while Bhayshul Tuten rushed for 120 yards and one score on 22 carries. 

Virginia Tech lost to Vanderbilt in overtime by a score of 34-27 in week one, but they didn’t play very well and blew a late lead in regulation. The VT offense has scored 29 points per game with 226 passing yards and 141.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 24 points per game this season. The Hokies have gone 38.7% on third down and 2-4 on fourth down through two games. Kyron Drones has completed 66.7% of his passes for 452 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Bhayshul Tuten has rushed for 154 yards and two scores. 

Why Virginia Tech will cover

• Old Dominion has lost nine of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents.
• Virginia Tech has won six of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Old Dominion has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
• Virginia Tech has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Virginia Tech’s last eight September games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of Old Dominion’s last four games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams has gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Old Dominion ranks T17th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (1.5).
• Virginia Tech ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 win percentage this season (1.000).
• Virginia Tech ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q4 win percentage this season (1.000).

Old Dominion vs Virginia Tech Prediction 

Virginia Tech was able to bounce back after a tough week one loss with a win in week two, but they didn’t look good and could have lost to Marshall. Old Dominion played well to start the season at South Carolina but looked pretty bad against ECU last week.

Virginia Tech seems to be a very tough team to figure out this year, as they should be pretty good, but they have looked rough through two games. I wouldn’t love the Hokies here if they were playing a pretty solid team on the road, but I think week two Old Dominion is what we will see here. Take the Hokies to win going away.