The Old Dominion Monarchs and Virginia Tech Hokies meet Saturday in 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 lost to Indiana, beat North Carolina Central, and they play Liberty next. Old Dominion has split its last 10 games. Colton Joseph is completing 65.2 percent of his passes for 353 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Ja’Cory Thomas and Tre’ Brown III have combined for 211 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Na’eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding has 7 receptions.
The Old Dominion Monarchs ground game is averaging 243 yards per contest, and Colton Joseph leads the way with 228 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Old Dominion is allowing 16.5 points and 369.5 yards per game. Mario Easterly leads the Old Dominion Monarchs with 20 tackles, Jeremy Mack Jr. has 2 sacks and Brandon Crutchfield has 1 interception.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies lost to South Carolina and Vanderbilt, and they play Wofford next. The Virginia Tech Hokies have lost 6 of their last 7 games. Kyron Drones is completing 50 percent of his passes for 355 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Donavon Greene and Ayden Greene have combined for 197 receiving yards on 11 catches, while Tucker Holloway has 2 receptions.
The Virginia Tech Hokies ground game is averaging 114.5 yards per contest, and Marcellous Hawkins leads the way with 87 yards on 23 carries. Defensively, Virginia Tech is allowing 34 points and 409 yards per game. Michael Short leads the Virginia Tech Hokies with 16 tackles, Elhadj Fall has 1 sack and Quentin Reddish has 1 interception.
Old Dominion Monarchs @ Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Trends: Week 3
Why the Virginia Tech Hokies will win
- Old Dominion has lost each of its last eight games against teams from Virginia.
- Virginia Tech has won eight of its last nine games against teams from Virginia.
- Virginia Tech has covered the spread in each of its last five games against teams from Virginia.
- Old Dominion has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games against teams from Virginia.
- Old Dominion has lost the first half in six of its last seven road games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Virginia Tech has won the first quarter in 17 of its last 22 games against non-conference opponents at Lane Stadium.
Why the Old Dominion Monarchs will win
- Virginia Tech has lost three of its last four games as a favorite.
- Old Dominion has won three of its last four games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Virginia Tech has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine games against non-conference opponents at Lane Stadium.
- Old Dominion has covered the spread in five of its last six games as a road underdog.
- Virginia Tech has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Virginia Tech’s last four games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Old Dominion’s last four games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Virginia Tech Hokies Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Donavon Greene leads the Atlantic Coast Conference for yards per reception (29.0) this season.
Old Dominion Monarchs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Colton Joseph leads the Sun Belt Conference for rushing touchdowns (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Virginia Tech ranks 136th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (17.5).
- Virginia Tech ranks 136th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-16.0).
- Old Dominion ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Old Dominion ranks T1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (100.0).
Virginia Tech vs Old Dominion Prediction
Virginia Tech is going to get the benefit of the doubt because of the name and the fact it’s at home, but this line makes no sense. Virginia Tech hasn’t been good dating back to last season and hasn’t shown much offensively through two games. Virginia Tech also can’t stop the run and is 117th in scoring defense. Virginia Tech just got smoked by Vanderbilt at home last week.
Old Dominion doesn’t have the athletes Virginia Tech has, but it did give a ranked Indiana team a scare opening week. Old Dominion has been able to move the ball and is top-30 in rushing, which should give a bad Virginia Tech defense something to think about. I’ll grab the free touchdown with ODU on the road.