The Old Dominion Monarchs and Virginia Tech Hokies meet Saturday in week 2 college football action at Lane Stadium. Here’s a Virginia Tech vs Old Dominion Prediction. This article will include a Virginia Tech vs Old Dominion Pick.
Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Preview
The Old Dominion Monarchs beat Norfolk State, and they play East Carolina next. Old Dominion looks for its first 2-0 start since the 2017 season. Quinn Henicle is completing 75 percent of his passes for 143 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. JJ Harrell and Leon Haughton Jr. have combined for 97 receiving yards on 5 catches, while TJ Johnson has 2 receptions.
The Old Dominion Monarchs’ ground game is averaging 176 yards per contest, and Quinn Henicle leads the way with 68 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Old Dominion is allowing 10 points and 220 yards per game. DeAndre Lynch leads the Old Dominion Monarchs with 10 tackles, Javen Gibson has 1.5 sacks, and Mario Easterly has 1 interception.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies beat VMI, and they play Maryland next. The Virginia Tech Hokies look to start 2-0 for the first time since the 2021 season. Ethan Grunkemeyer is completing 85 percent of his passes for 224 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Que’Sean Brown and Luke Reynolds have combined for 159 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Chanz Wiggins has 1 reception.
The Virginia Tech Hokies’ ground game is averaging 268 yards per contest, and Jeffrey Overton Jr. leads the way with 104 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Virginia Tech is allowing 3 points and 83 yards per game. George Ballance leads the Virginia Tech Hokies with 6 tackles, Aycen Stevens has 1.5 sacks, and Zaevion Cleveland has 1 pass deflection.
Why the Virginia Tech Hokies will win
- Old Dominion has lost each of its last seven road openers.
- The favorite has won each of Virginia Tech’s last seven games.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of Virginia Tech’s last four games.
- Old Dominion has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games against teams from Virginia.
- Virginia Tech has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 home games against teams from Virginia.
- Virginia Tech has won the first quarter in each of its last four home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Old Dominion Monarchs will win
- Old Dominion has won each of its last seven games.
- Virginia Tech has lost four of its last five games.
- Virginia Tech has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games against non-conference opponents.
- Old Dominion has covered the spread in five of its last six road games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Old Dominion has won the first quarter in six of its last seven games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Old Dominion has won the first half in seven of its last eight games in September.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Old Dominion’s last seven games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Virginia Tech’s last six games as a favorite against teams from Virginia have gone OVER the total points line.
Virginia Tech Hokies Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Luke Reynolds ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Old Dominion Monarchs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, JJ Harrell ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Virginia Tech ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Virginia Tech ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Old Dominion ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Old Dominion ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Virginia Tech vs Old Dominion Prediction
VA Tech is getting the benefit of the doubt because it’s an ACC school that’s supposed to be good. The problem is the Hokies have lost their way in recent years, and a blowout win over VMI does nothing for me. Old Dominion is a well-coached team that’s scrappy on both sides of the ball and is used to winning games. ODU has won 7 straight games. This is a team that has built winning habits and won’t be scared of the moment. I’ll grab the points.