The Marshall Thundering Herd (1-0) will look to upset the Virginia Tech Hokies (0-1) on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Lane Stadium. The Hokies are heavy favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 21 points. The over/under is set at 54 in the contest.
Virginia Tech vs. Marshall Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Hokies (-21)
Moneyline: Hokies (-1449), Thundering Herd (+850)
Total: 54 points
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How to Watch Virginia Tech vs. Marshall
When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. ET
Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia
TV: The CW
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Virginia Tech 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
322.0 (322) |
30 |
Rush yards |
75.0 (75) |
113 |
Points scored |
27.0 (27) |
90 |
Pass yards against |
190.0 (190) |
72 |
Rush yards against |
181.0 (181) |
105 |
Points allowed |
34.0 (34) |
110 |
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Virginia Tech 2024 Betting Info
The Hokies are winless against the spread this season (0-1-0).
Hokies games have hit the over once this season.
The average over/under the Hokies have had set in matchups this season is 4.0 fewer 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. Marshall’s Defense (2024)
Virginia Tech ranks 114th in the FBS averaging 2.5 yards per carry. Marshall gives up 2.0 per rushing attempt (25th in college football).
The Hokies have a 0.4 point-per-play average (78th in the FBS), and the Thundering Herd allow 0.0 per play (first in college football).
Marshall has the 14th-ranked scoring defense (3.0 points per game). Virginia Tech’s 85th-ranked scoring offense puts up 27.0 points per game.
Marshall 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
290.0 (290) |
40 |
Rush yards |
259.0 (259) |
23 |
Points scored |
45.0 (45) |
40 |
Pass yards against |
158.0 (158) |
52 |
Rush yards against |
94.0 (94) |
51 |
Points allowed |
3.0 (3) |
14 |
Marshall 2024 Betting Info
The Thundering Herd have posted one win against the spread this season.
Not one of the Thundering Herd’s one games has gone over the point total in 2024.
The average point total in Hokies games this year is 4.0 fewer points than the total of 54 in this matchup.
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Marshall Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
48.8 |
49.2 |
48.5 |
Implied Total AVG |
27.0 |
27.5 |
26.5 |
ATS Record |
4-8-0 |
3-3-0 |
1-5-0 |
Over/Under Record |
7-5-0 |
4-2-0 |
3-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
4-1 |
3-0 |
1-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-6 |
1-2 |
0-4 |
Marshall’s Offense vs. Virginia Tech’s Defense (2024)
Marshall’s passing attack averages 9.1 yards per pass attempt (43rd in the FBS). Virginia Tech allows 11.9 per pass (129th in college football).
The Thundering Herd’s running game ranks 23rd in the FBS (259.0 yards per game), while the Hokies allow 181.0 per game (105th-ranked run defense).
Marshall’s offense averages 0.7 points per play (20th in the FBS) compared to the 0.5 per play Virginia Tech’s defense gives up (101st in college football).
Virginia Tech vs. Marshall Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Virginia Tech vs. Marshall is the Hokies (-1449 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we recommend betting on the under at 54 points.