The Virginia Tech Hokies (2-3) will meet their ACC-rival, the Stanford Cardinal (2-2) in a matchup on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Stanford Stadium. The Hokies are significant favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 9 points. An over/under of 50 points has been set for the outing.
Virginia Tech vs. Stanford Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Hokies (-9)
Moneyline: Hokies (-310), Cardinal (+250)
Total: 50 points
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How to Watch Virginia Tech vs. Stanford
When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California
TV: ACC Network
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Virginia Tech 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
190.6 (953) |
97 |
Rush yards |
192.2 (961) |
41 |
Points scored |
30.4 (152) |
47 |
Pass yards against |
196.6 (983) |
50 |
Rush yards against |
177.8 (889) |
100 |
Points allowed |
25.8 (129) |
82 |
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Virginia Tech 2024 Betting Info
The Hokies have won two games against the spread this season.
Virginia Tech is 1-2 against the spread when favored by 9 points or more this season.
In the Hokies’ four games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total three times.
The average total in Hokies games this season is 1.6 more points than the over/under of 50 in this game.
Virginia Tech Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
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. Stanford’s Defense (2024)
The Cardinal allow third-down conversions on 40.8% of their opponents’ attempts (91st in the FBS). The Hokies have a 45.9% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 36th in college football.
Virginia Tech’s offense averages 0.5 points per play (26th in the FBS) compared to the 0.4 per play Stanford’s defense gives up (68th in college football).
The Hokies have the 41st-ranked rushing offense in the FBS (192.2 yards per game). They take on the Cardinal’s seventh-ranked rushing defense, which gives up 76.3 on the ground per game.
Virginia Tech averages five yards per carry (50th in college football) compared to the three per rushing attempt Stanford allows (21st in the FBS).
Stanford 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
196.5 (786) |
95 |
Rush yards |
161 (644) |
70 |
Points scored |
27 (108) |
97 |
Pass yards against |
287.8 (1151) |
125 |
Rush yards against |
76.3 (305) |
7 |
Points allowed |
26.3 (105) |
86 |
Stanford 2024 Betting Info
The Cardinal have won twice against the spread this season.
When it has played as at least 9-point favorites this season, Virginia Tech is 1-2 against the spread.
The Cardinal have had one game (out of four) hit the over this year.
The average over/under the Hokies have had in their games this year is 1.6 more points than this particular game’s point total.
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Stanford Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
57.4 |
56.6 |
58.5 |
Implied Total AVG |
37.3 |
37.3 |
37.2 |
ATS Record |
5-7-0 |
2-5-0 |
3-2-0 |
Over/Under Record |
5-7-0 |
2-5-0 |
3-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
1-1 |
0-1 |
1-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
2-8 |
0-6 |
2-2 |
Stanford’s Offense vs. Virginia Tech’s Defense (2024)
Stanford is 96th in the FBS in red-zone percentage (78.9%), and will be up against Virginia Tech’s 22nd-ranked red-zone defense (70.8%).
The Cardinal average 196.5 yards through the air per game (95th in the FBS). The Hokies rank 50th, giving up 196.6 passing yards.
Virginia Tech vs. Stanford Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Virginia Tech vs. Stanford sees the Hokies (-310 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we prefer the over at 50 points.