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The Old Dominion Monarchs will visit the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET.
The Monarchs are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +16) against the Hokies (with an over/under of 48.5 points).
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Game Info for Virginia Tech vs. Old Dominion
- Game Day: Saturday, September 2, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
- Stadium: Lane Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | -16 | -109 | -111 | 48.5 | -109 | -111 | -712 | +500 |
Virginia Tech Pick Insights
- Virginia Tech won four games against the spread last season, failing to cover seven times.
- Virginia Tech did not cover the spread last season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 16-point favorites.
- Virginia Tech and its opponent combined to hit the over in three of 11 contests last season.
Virginia Tech Stats & Insights
- Virginia Tech scored 19.3 points per game last year, 7.3 fewer than Old Dominion gave up per outing (26.6).
- Virginia Tech was 1-3 against the spread and 2-2 overall in games when it put up more than 26.6 points last year.
- Virginia Tech racked up 128.3 fewer yards per game (314.7) than Old Dominion gave up per matchup (443) last season.
- Last year Virginia Tech racked up 111.8 yards per game on the ground, 87.3 fewer than Old Dominion allowed per contest (199.1).
- Last season Virginia Tech had 15 turnovers, four fewer than Old Dominion had takeaways (19).
Virginia Tech’s Best Players
- Grant Wells’ previous season stat line: 2,167 passing yards (197 per game), 196-for-332 (59%), nine touchdowns and nine picks. He also ran for 212 yards on 111 carries with six rushing TDs.
- Last year Keshawn King took 74 carries for 443 yards (40.3 per game) and scored three touchdowns.
- Jalen Holston collected 321 rushing yards on 90 carries and five touchdowns last season.
- Kaleb Smith collected 37 receptions for 674 yards and three touchdowns last season. He was targeted 61 times, and averaged 61.3 yards per game.
- Nick Gallo amassed 256 yards on 30 grabs. He was targeted 49 times, and averaged 23.3 receiving yards per game.
- Da’Wain Lofton grabbed 22 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 23.1 yards per game last season.
- TyJuan Garbutt did his thing last season with a huge stat line of 6.5 sacks, six TFL and 22 tackles.
- Dax Hollifield went to work last year, collecting 57 tackles, two TFL, and two sacks.
- Keli Lawson collected one interception while adding eight tackles, one TFL, one sack, and one pass defended last year.
Old Dominion Betting Insights
- Old Dominion went 5-7-0 ATS last season.
- Old Dominion covered the spread when playing as at least 16-point underdogs in two of two opportunities last season.
- Old Dominion games hit the over three out of 12 times last season.
Old Dominion Pick Insights
- Old Dominion racked up 19.5 points per game last season, 5.2 fewer than Virginia Tech gave up (24.7).
- Old Dominion was 1-1 against the spread and 2-0 overall in games when it recorded over 24.7 points last year.
- Old Dominion racked up 30.5 fewer yards per game (340.3) than Virginia Tech gave up per contest (370.8) last year.
- Old Dominion was 3-2 against the spread and 1-4 overall when the team totaled more than 370.8 yards last year.
- Last season Old Dominion rushed for 42.5 fewer yards per game (92.3) than Virginia Tech allowed per contest (134.8).
- Old Dominion turned the ball over 18 times last year, nine more turnovers than Virginia Tech forced (9).
Old Dominion’s Best Players
- Hayden Wolff averaged 243.3 pass yards per contest and tossed 18 touchdowns last season.
- Blake Watson averaged 74.8 rushing yards per game and collected five rushing touchdowns last year. Watson complemented his performance on the ground with 3.1 receptions per game to average 26.2 receiving yards.
- Keshawn Wicks ran for one touchdown on 125 yards a year ago.
- Ali Jennings averaged 79.9 receiving yards and collected nine receiving touchdowns over the course of the 2022 season.
- Javon Harvey grabbed four touchdowns and had 573 receiving yards (47.8 ypg) in 2022.
- Ryan Henry proved to be a strong defender last year, recording four sacks, four TFL, 29 tackles, and one interception.
- Jason Henderson put together a great stat line last year, accruing 122 tackles, three TFL, and 0.5 sacks.
- Last year Terry Jones intercepted two passes to go along with 42 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.
