Old Dominion vs Virginia Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 3

Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry watches as his team plays against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 45-29. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
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  • Virginia Tech is a -7 point favorite vs. Old Dominion
  • Old Dominion vs. Virginia Tech Total (Over/Under): 51.5 points
  • TV Channel: ACCN

Old Dominion (1-1) visit Lane Stadium to take on Virginia Tech (0-2) on Sep. 13 in Blacksburg, VA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT.

Virginia Tech is a betting favorite in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -7 (-110).

The Old Dominion vs. Virginia Tech Over/Under is 51.5 total points.

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Old Dominion vs. Virginia Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Old Dominion+7 -11051.5 -115220
Virginia Tech -7 -11051.5 -105-275

Old Dominion vs Virginia Tech Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Virginia Tech will win this game with 69.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Old Dominion and Virginia Tech, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Old Dominion vs Virginia Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Old Dominion will cover the spread with 77.4% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Old Dominion have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.75 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Old Dominion has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 games (+5.25 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Old Dominion have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 10 games (+4.05 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Old Dominion has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 11 games (+3.05 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Old Dominion has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games (+7.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.55 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech have covered the 1Q Spread in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+3.00 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.95 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)

Old Dominion Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Old Dominion is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • Old Dominion is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
  • Old Dominion is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
  • Old Dominion is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI

Virginia Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Virginia Tech iss 0-2 against the spread this college football season (-2.2 Units / -100% ROI).

  • Virginia Tech is 0-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.3 Units / -100% ROI
  • Virginia Tech is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Virginia Tech is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Old Dominion: Keys to the Game vs. Virginia Tech

Old Dominion was 1-7 (.125) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-13th-worst in FBS; Average: .382

Old Dominion was 2-6 (.250) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-34th-worst in FBS; Average: .414

Old Dominion was 1-4 (.200) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-21st-worst in FBS; Average: .420

Old Dominion is 4-6 (.400) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2024 season– T-36th-worst in FBS; Average: .555

Virginia Tech: Keys to the Game vs. Old Dominion

Virginia Tech is winless (0-5) when in a one score game since the 2024 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .521

Virginia Tech was winless (0-5) when in a one score game last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .514

Virginia Tech was 2-6 (.250) when allowing 200 or more passing yards last season– T-4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .498

Virginia Tech is 2-8 (.200) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2024 season– 4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .509

Matchup Notes for Old Dominion vs. Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech’s QBs has thrown for 355 passing yards in 2 games (just 177.5 YPG) this season — 34th-worst among FBS teams. Old Dominion’s defense has allowed just 147.0 passing yards per game this season — T-32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech’s WRs have just 155.5 receiving yards per game this season — 4th-worst among ACC WRs. Old Dominion’s defense has allowed just 147.0 receiving yards per game this season — T-32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech’s WRs has just 0.0 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-worst among ACC WRs. Old Dominion’s defense has allowed just 0.0 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-best among NonP5 defenses.

Old Dominion’s WRs has averaged just 11.7 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-16th-worst among FBS WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 12.8 RAC since the 2024 season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.

Old Dominion has 228 receptions in 14 games (just 16.3 per game) since the 2024 season — T-34th-worst among FBS skill players. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 16.3 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-18th-best among FBS defenses.

Old Dominion has 228 receptions in 14 games (just 16.3 per game) since the 2024 season — T-34th-worst among FBS skill players. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 16.3 receptions per game since the 2024 season — best among ACC defenses.

Old Dominion Offensive Stats & Trends

Old Dominion’s WRs has averaged just 11.7 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-16th-worst among FBS WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 12.8 RAC since the 2024 season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.

Old Dominion has 228 receptions in 14 games (just 16.3 per game) since the 2024 season — T-34th-worst among FBS skill players. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 16.3 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-18th-best among FBS defenses.

Old Dominion has 228 receptions in 14 games (just 16.3 per game) since the 2024 season — T-34th-worst among FBS skill players. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 16.3 receptions per game since the 2024 season — best among ACC defenses.

Old Dominion’s WRs has averaged just 11.7 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-16th-worst among FBS WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 12.8 RAC since the 2024 season — worst among ACC defenses.

Old Dominion QBs have rushed for 101 yards in the 1st quarter this season– most among FBS Teams

Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends

Virginia Tech’s QBs has thrown for 355 passing yards in 2 games (just 177.5 YPG) this season — 34th-worst among FBS teams. Old Dominion’s defense has allowed just 147.0 passing yards per game this season — T-32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech’s WRs have just 155.5 receiving yards per game this season — 4th-worst among ACC WRs. Old Dominion’s defense has allowed just 147.0 receiving yards per game this season — T-32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech TEs had no touchdowns on 1 receptions in the Red Zone last season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0

Virginia Tech RBs averaged 8.3 yards from scrimmage per touch (150 yards / 18 touches) on 3rd and short last season– 3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.4

Virginia Tech Skill Players have averaged a touchdown every 3.4 receptions (24 Rec/7 TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– 2nd-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.1

Old Dominion Defensive Stats & Trends

Old Dominion has allowed 285.0 yards from scrimmage per game to RBs this season– 4th-worst in FBS; Average: 123.0

Old Dominion has allowed 57.0 carries per game (57 carries / 1 games) this season– highest in FBS; Average: 34.1

Old Dominion has allowed 309.0 rushing yards per game (309/1) this season– 3rd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 148.9

Old Dominion tackled opponents for a loss on just 2 of 32 rushing attempts (6% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– 34th-worst in FBS; Average: 10%.

Old Dominion allowed 12 rushing TDs on 103 carries (8.6 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.5

Virginia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends

Virginia Tech has allowed 17.4 yards per completion (209 yards/12 completions) this season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9.9

Virginia Tech allowed a Completion Pct of just 39% (22 completions/57 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go last season– best in FBS; Average: 61%

Virginia Tech has sacked opposing QBs on 21% of pass attempts (4/19) this season– 8th-best in FBS; Average: 7%

Virginia Tech has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 4 of 19 attempts (21%) this season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 8%

Virginia Tech allowed a Completion Pct of just 34% (13 completions/38 attempts) on third and 10+ yards to go last season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 56%


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