The Vanderbilt Commodores (0-0) will look to upset the Virginia Tech Hokies (0-0) on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at FirstBank Stadium. The Hokies are significant favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 13.5 points. The over/under in this outing is 49.5 points.
Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Hokies (-13.5)
Moneyline: Hokies (-575), Commodores (+425)
Total: 49.5 points
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When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee
TV: ESPN
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Virginia Tech 2023 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
201.7 (2622) |
97 |
Rush yards |
189.8 (2467) |
23 |
Points scored |
29.5 (384) |
54 |
Pass yards against |
168.8 (2194) |
4 |
Rush yards against |
160.3 (1924) |
83 |
Points allowed |
23.9 (311) |
51 |
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Virginia Tech 2023 Betting Info
The Hokies covered eight times in 13 matchups with a spread last season.
Virginia Tech covered the spread when playing as at least 13.5-point favorites in its only opportunity last season.
A total of nine of Hokies games last season hit the over.
The average total the Hokies had set in matchups last year was 3.3 less points than this outing’s point total.
Virginia Tech Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
46.2 |
45.8 |
46.6 |
Implied Total AVG |
26.5 |
25.2 |
27.6 |
ATS Record |
8-5-0 |
4-2-0 |
4-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
9-4-0 |
4-2-0 |
5-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
6-2 |
3-2 |
3-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-4 |
1-0 |
0-4 |
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Virginia Tech’s Offense vs. Vanderbilt’s Defense (2023)
The Hokies were 19th with 5.0 yards per carry last season, compared to the 5.1 per rush the Commodores gave up (120th in the FBS).
Vanderbilt allowed a score on 90.7% of its opponents’ red-zone appearances last season (120th in college football), while Virginia Tech’s offensive red-zone percentage was 88.5% (29th).
The Hokies had the 23rd-ranked rushing offense in the FBS last season (189.8 yards per game), and will be up against the 105th-ranked defense in that category, as the Commodores allowed 175.3 per game.
Last year Virginia Tech had the 56th-ranked offense in the FBS, averaging 29.5 points per game. Vanderbilt’s defense was 129th, giving up 36.2 points per contest.
Vanderbilt 2023 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
223.7 (2684) |
65 |
Rush yards |
95.3 (1143) |
124 |
Points scored |
22.8 (274) |
106 |
Pass yards against |
279.6 (3355) |
129 |
Rush yards against |
175.3 (2104) |
105 |
Points allowed |
36.2 (434) |
129 |
Vanderbilt 2023 Betting Info
The Commodores had only two wins against the spread last year.
Virginia Tech covered the spread when playing as at least 13.5-point favorites in its only opportunity last season.
Out of the 12 Commodores’ games last year, eight went over the total.
The Hokies’ average point total in matchups last year was 46.2, 3.3 points less than the over/under in this game.
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Vanderbilt Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
54.8 |
52.8 |
56.9 |
Implied Total AVG |
36.8 |
36.8 |
36.7 |
ATS Record |
2-10-0 |
1-5-0 |
1-5-0 |
Over/Under Record |
8-3-1 |
5-1-0 |
3-2-1 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
1-1 |
1-0 |
0-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-9 |
0-4 |
0-5 |
Vanderbilt’s Offense vs. Virginia Tech’s Defense (2023)
The Commodores averaged 318.9 yards per game last season to rank 114th in the FBS. They play a Hokies defense that was ranked 20th, allowing 316.8 yards per game.
Vanderbilt had a 32.9% third-down conversion rate a season ago, 116th in the FBS. Virginia Tech allowed third-down conversions on 34.5% of its opponents’ attempts (31st).
The Hokies’ defense gave up 6.4 yards per pass attempt last season (14th in the FBS). The Commodores’ offense averaged 6.9 yards per pass (86th).
Vanderbilt was 75th-ranked in college football in sacks allowed last season (27), and is up against the team that ranked 10th in bringing down opposing quarterbacks, Virginia Tech (39.0).
Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt is the Hokies (-575 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. Based on our analysis of the historical stats for this matchup, we recommend betting on the over at 49.5 points.