Getting a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for the Old Dominion Monarchs on Saturday when they take on the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium in Week 4 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Virginia Tech Hokies were listed as -26.5-point favorites at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook on the college football lines menu.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models picked a possible 41-24 win for the Hokies early in the week. That score may change during the week, if injury or weather factors alter the numbers, so check the college football picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Old Dominion Monarchs vs Virginia Tech Hokies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Virginia Tech Hokies sit at 3-0 (2-1 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Old Dominion Monarchs are currently 2-1 (1-2 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Virginia Tech is 1-1-1 OU, and Old Dominion is 1-2 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Virginia Tech vs Old Dominion injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 16 (Virginia Tech Hokies) and the No. 53 (Old Dominion Monarchs) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA football Power Rankings at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Virginia Tech's No. 26-ranked offense, averaging 40.67 PPG, against a Old Dominion defense that ranks No. 74 this week at 25.67 PPG. The Virginia Tech aerial game is averaging 281.67 yards per game, more than the Old Dominion Monarchs secondary allows through the air, 223.33 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Old Dominion Monarchs own the league's No. 24-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 79 yards per game when on the road. Virginia Tech, on the other hand, rates No. 80 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Travis Fulgham hauled in 6 passes for 102 yards against the North Carolina defense in the team's last game, but the result was a 53-23 loss against the Tar Heels on Saturday.
Josh Jackson's 372-yard performance through the air was enough last time out, as Virginia Tech earned a 64-17 win over East Carolina on Saturday at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
- Old Dominion is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Old Dominion is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
- Old Dominion is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Old Dominion is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Virginia Tech is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
- Virginia Tech is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- Virginia Tech is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Virginia Tech is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Old Dominion home to Florida Atlantic, Saturday, October 7th
Virginia Tech home to Clemson, Saturday, September 30th
