Marshall Thundering Herd (1-0) vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (0-1)
September 7, 2024 4:30 pm EDT
The Line: Virginia Tech Hokies -19.5 / Marshall Thundering Herd +19.5; Over/Under: +46.5
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The Marshall Thundering Herd and Virginia Tech Hokies meet Saturday in week 2 college football action at Lane Stadium. Here’s a Virginia Tech vs Marshall Prediction. This article will include a Virginia Tech vs Marshall Pick.
Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Preview
The Marshall Thundering Herd beat Stony Brook opening week and have Ohio State and Western Michigan next. Marshall looks to start 2-0 for a fifth straight season. Braylon Braxton is completing 63.6 percent of his passes for 141 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Christian Fitzpatrick and Elijah Metcalf have combined for 147 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Chuck Montgomery has 4 receptions.
The Marshall Thundering Herd ground game is averaging 259 yards per contest, and AJ Turner leads the way with 119 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Marshall is allowing 3 points and 252 yards per game. Jaden Yates leads the Marshall Thundering Herd with 9 tackles, Mike Green has 1.5 sacks and Jordan Reagan has 1 interception.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies lost to Vanderbilt opening week and play Old Dominion and Rutgers next. Virginia Tech hopes to avoid its first 0-2 start since the 2010 season. Kyron Drones is completing 66.7 percent of his passes for 322 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Ali Jennings and Stephen Gosnell have combined for 163 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Jaylin Lane has 4 receptions.
The Virginia Tech Hokies ground game is averaging 75 yards per contest, and Bhayshul Tuten leads the way with 34 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Virginia Tech is allowing 34 points and 371 yards per game. Keli Lawson leads the Virginia Tech Hokies with 9 tackles, Caleb Woodson has 1 sack and Josh Fuga has 1 pass deflection.
Why the Virginia Tech Hokies will win
- Marshall has lost each of its last five road games.
- Virginia Tech has won six of its last seven games after coming off overtime.
- Marshall has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five road games.
- Virginia Tech has covered the spread in each of its last four home openers.
- Virginia Tech has won the first half in 16 of its last 21 games against non-conference opponents at Lane Stadium.
- Virginia Tech has won the first quarter in 15 of its last 19 games against non-conference opponents at Lane Stadium.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Marshall’s last nine September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Virginia Tech’s last six games as a favorite has gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- 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).
- Marshall ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (21.0).
- Marshall ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Virginia Tech vs Marshall Prediction
We took Vanderbilt and the points last week in a fade of Virginia Tech, and the Hokies lost outright. Not sure why Virginia Tech follows up that game as near three-touchdown favorites. Virginia Tech is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games as a double-digit favorite, and 4 of those failed covers were outright losses.
Say what you want about Marshall, but this is more of a fade of Virginia Tech more than anything, a program that’s not what it used to be. Also, Marshall has covered 5 of its last 8 games as a double-digit underdog. Give me the points on the road with the Thundering Herd.
