- Virginia Tech is a -1 point favorite vs. Vanderbilt
- Vanderbilt vs. Virginia Tech Total (Over/Under): 47.5 points
- TV Channel: ACCN
Vanderbilt (1-0) visit Lane Stadium to take on Virginia Tech (0-1) on Sep. 6 in Blacksburg, VA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT.
Virginia Tech is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -1 (-110).
The Vanderbilt vs. Virginia Tech Over/Under is 47.5 total points.
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Vanderbilt vs. Virginia Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Vanderbilt | +1 -110 | 47.5 -110 | -105 |
| Virginia Tech | -1 -110 | 47.5 -110 | -115 |
Vanderbilt vs Virginia Tech Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Virginia Tech will win this game with 54.5% 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 Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Vanderbilt vs Virginia Tech Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Virginia Tech will cover the spread with 51.3% 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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Vanderbilt Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Vanderbilt has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 games (+14.65 Units / 31% ROI)
- Vanderbilt has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.55 Units / 40% ROI)
- Vanderbilt have covered the 1Q Spread in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Vanderbilt have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- Vanderbilt has hit the Game Total Under in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
Virginia Tech Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games (+7.30 Units / 22% ROI)
- Virginia Tech have covered the 1Q Spread in their last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+3.00 Units / 58% ROI)
- Virginia Tech have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.95 Units / 53% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 games (+2.30 Units / 15% ROI)
Vanderbilt Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Vanderbilt is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Vanderbilt is 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Vanderbilt is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Vanderbilt is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Virginia Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Virginia Tech iss 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Virginia Tech is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
- Virginia Tech is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Virginia Tech is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Vanderbilt: Keys to the Game vs. Virginia Tech
Vanderbilt was 2-5 (.286) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities in the 2024 season– T-33rd-worst in FBS; Average: .454
Vanderbilt was 4-1 (.800) when making 5 or more explosive passes in a game in the 2024 season– T-14th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .634
Vanderbilt was 6-2 (.750) when making 7 or more explosive plays in the 2024 season– T-32nd-best in FBS; Average: .627
Vanderbilt was 5-1 (.833) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities in the 2024 season– T-17th-best in FBS; Average: .602
Virginia Tech: Keys to the Game vs. Vanderbilt
Virginia Tech was 2-6 (.250) when not forcing a fumble in the 2023 season– T-11th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .513
Matchup Notes for Vanderbilt vs. Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.3% of 35 attempts this season — T-33rd-best among FBS offenses. Vanderbilt’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 0.0% of attempts this season — T-best among SEC defenses.
Virginia Tech’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.3% of 35 attempts this season — T-33rd-best among FBS offenses. Vanderbilt’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 0.0% of attempts this season — T-best among P5 defenses.
Virginia Tech’s WRs has gained 221 yards on 14 receptions (15.8 YPR) this season — T-19th-best among FBS WRs. Vanderbilt’s defense has allowed just 9.0 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — 31st-best among FBS defenses.
Vanderbilt’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.3% of 28 attempts this season — T-33rd-best among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 21.1% of attempts this season — worst among P5 defenses.
Vanderbilt’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.3% of 28 attempts this season — T-33rd-best among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 21.1% of attempts this season — worst among ACC defenses.
Vanderbilt has gained 263 yards on 19 receptions (13.8 YPR) this season — T-22nd-best among FBS skill players. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 17.4 Yards Per Reception this season — worst among ACC defenses.
Vanderbilt Offensive Stats & Trends
Vanderbilt’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.3% of 28 attempts this season — T-33rd-best among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 21.1% of attempts this season — worst among P5 defenses.
Vanderbilt WRs averaged just 6.6 receptions per game (86/13) in the 2024 season– worst among SEC Teams; Average: 12.0
Vanderbilt’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.3% of 28 attempts this season — T-33rd-best among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 21.1% of attempts this season — worst among ACC defenses.
Vanderbilt WRs were targeted 24 times in the 1st quarter in the 2024 season– fewest among SEC Teams
Vanderbilt has gained 263 yards on 19 receptions (13.8 YPR) this season — T-22nd-best among FBS skill players. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 17.4 Yards Per Reception this season — worst among ACC defenses.
Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends
Virginia Tech’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.3% of 35 attempts this season — T-33rd-best among FBS offenses. Vanderbilt’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 0.0% of attempts this season — T-best among SEC defenses.
Virginia Tech RBs averaged 9.2 yards from scrimmage per touch (138 yards / 15 touches) on 3rd and short in the 2024 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.4
Virginia Tech’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.3% of 35 attempts this season — T-33rd-best among FBS offenses. Vanderbilt’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 0.0% of attempts this season — T-best among P5 defenses.
Virginia Tech TEs had no touchdowns on 1 receptions in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0
Virginia Tech WRs averaged 21.1 yards per reception (190 yards/9 catches) in close and late situations in the 2024 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.2
Vanderbilt Defensive Stats & Trends
Vanderbilt has sacked opposing QBs on 16% of pass attempts (3/19) this season– best in the SEC; Average: 6%
Vanderbilt allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 52 attempts (19%) on 3rd and long in the 2024 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 10%
Vanderbilt tackled opponents for a loss on 12 of 51 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– 4th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.
Vanderbilt tackled opponents for a loss on 12 of 51 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– 8th-best in FBS; Average: 15%.
Vanderbilt has tackled opponents for a loss on just 2 of 40 rushing attempts (5% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2024 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 11%.
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 has allowed 17.4 yards per completion (209 yards/12 completions) this season– worst in FBS; Average: 10.6
Virginia Tech has allowed 11.0 Yards per Attempt (209 yards/19 attempts) this season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 5.8
Virginia Tech allowed a Completion Pct of just 39% (22 completions/56 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go in the 2024 season– best in FBS; Average: 61%
Virginia Tech allowed a Completion Pct of just 39% (22 completions/56 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go in the 2024 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 60%
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