Virginia Tech Hokies (2-3) vs. Stanford Cardinal (2-2)
October 5, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Stanford Cardinal +8 / Virginia Tech Hokies -8; Over/Under: +49.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Stanford vs Virginia Tech prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 5th at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 6 matchup.
Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview
The Stanford Cardinal are 2-2 (1-1) this year after they lost to Clemson by a score of 40-14 in their last game. Stanford cut the deficit to 17-7 right before halftime, but they allowed the first 23 points of the second half for the loss. The Cardinal were outgained by a total of 405-361, lost the turnover battle 3-1, and went 7-17 on third down in the game. Ashton Daniels threw for 71 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions, while Micah Ford rushed for 122 yards on 15 carries.
Stanford also lost to TCU by a score of 34-27 to open the season, but they do have wins against Cal Poly and Syracuse. The Stanford offense has scored 27 points per game with 196.5 passing yards and 162.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 26.3 points per game this season. The Cardinal have gone 37.5% on third down and 6-13 on fourth down so far this season. Ashton Daniels has completed 59.1% of his passes for 633 yards, five touchdowns, and six interceptions, while also rushing for 250 yards on the season.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies are 2-3 (0-1) this season after they lost to Miami by a score of 38-34 in their last game. Virginia Tech led 34-24 in the fourth quarter, but they allowed the last two touchdowns in the game for the loss. Virginia Tech did complete a Hail Mary to end the game for the winning score, but it was overturned after review. The Hokies were outgained by a total of 508-394, won the turnover battle 3-1, and went 9-14 on third down in the game. Kyron Drones threw for 189 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Bhayshul Tuten rushed for 141 yards and one score on 19 carries.
Virginia Tech also has losses against Rutgers and Vanderbilt, but they did beat Marshall and Old Dominion earlier this year. The VT offense has scored 30.4 points per game with 190.6 passing yards and 192.2 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 25.8 points per game this season. The Hokies have gone 45.3% on third down and 3-9 on fourth down through five games. Kyron Drones has completed 59.3% of his passes for 954 yards, six touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Jaylin Lane has caught 21 passes for 296 yards and one score.
Why Virginia Tech will cover
- Stanford has lost each of its last 14 games as a home underdog.
- The favorite has won 17 of Stanford’s last 18 games at Stanford Stadium.
- Virginia Tech has covered the spread in each of its last five games in October.
- Stanford has failed to cover the spread in 12 of its last 15 home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Stanford has lost the first half in eight of its last nine games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Virginia Tech’s last nine games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of Stanford’s last five games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Stanford ranks 8th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (74.5).
- Stanford ranks 125th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (287.8).
- Virginia Tech ranks 10th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (12.2).
- Virginia Tech ranks 19th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (18.8).
Stanford vs Virginia Tech Prediction
Virginia Tech comes into this matchup after a heartbreaking loss against Miami last week, but they should bounce back against Stanford here. The Hokies played very well in that game and if they play like that again, they will blow Stanford out. The Cardinal were just dominated by Clemson last week and even though they did beat Syracuse the week prior, I don’t think they are very good. Virginia Tech has a problem of playing down to their competition, but I think last week’s close loss will motivate them. Take the Hokies on the road.
