Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-0) vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (2-1)
September 21, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Virginia Tech Hokies -3.5 / Rutgers Scarlet Knights +3.5; Over/Under: +45.5
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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Virginia Tech Hokies meet Saturday in week 4 college football action at Lane Stadium. Here’s a Virginia Tech vs Rutgers Prediction. This article will include a Virginia Tech vs Rutgers Pick.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights beat Howard and Akron, and they play Washington next. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights look for a fourth straight 3-0 start. Athan Kaliakmanis is completing 61.7 percent of his passes for 377 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Dymere Miller and Chris Long have combined for 205 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Kenny Fletcher has 5 receptions.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights ground game is averaging 307 yards per contest, and Kyle Monangai leads the way with 373 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Rutgers is allowing 12 points and 284 yards per game. Dariel Djabome leads the Rutgers Scarlet Knights with 18 tackles, Malcolm Ray has 1 sack and Shaquan Loyal has 1 interception.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies beat Marshall and Old Dominion, and they play Miami next. The Virginia Tech Hokies have won 4 of their last 5 home games. Kyron Drones is completing 63.8 percent of his passes for 628 yards, 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Jaylin Lane and Stephen Gosnell have combined for 356 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Ali Jennings has 4 receptions.
The Virginia Tech Hokies ground game is averaging 190.7 yards per contest, and Bhayshul Tuten leads the way with 269 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Virginia Tech is allowing 21.7 points and 314 yards per game. Mose Phillips III leads the Virginia Tech Hokies with 18 tackles, Antwaun Powell-Ryland has 4.5 sacks and Mansoor Delane has 2 interceptions.
Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win
- Rutgers has won each of its last nine games against non-conference opponents.
- Virginia Tech has lost four of its last five games against opponents from the Big Ten Conference.
- Rutgers has covered the spread in each of its last five September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Virginia Tech has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games against non-conference opponents at Lane Stadium.
- Rutgers has won the first quarter in each of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
- Rutgers has won the first half in each of its last eight games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Virginia Tech’s last eight games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Rutgers’ last five games as a road underdog has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Virginia Tech ranks T128th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (2.0).
- Virginia Tech ranks T7th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (22.7).
- Rutgers ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Rutgers ranks 2nd among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (27.5).
Virginia Tech vs Rutgers Prediction
The Virginia Tech Hokies are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, and they bounced back nicely from a loss to Vanderbilt. However, I’m still not convinced Virginia Tech is a good football team and its inability to stop the running game is a concern.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights haven’t played anybody up to this point, but these aren’t the same Rutgers you’re used to seeing. Rutgers is an improved football team, and it enters this game as one of the best offenses in the country, poor competition or not. Don’t sleep on Rutgers. I’ll grab the free points with what could be a good Rutgers team.
