- South Carolina is a -7.5 point favorite vs. Virginia Tech
- Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina Total (Over/Under): 52.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
The Virginia Tech (0-0) visit Mercedes-Benz Stadium to take on the South Carolina (0-0) on Aug. 31 in Atlanta, GA. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00pm EDT.
South Carolina is a betting favorite in Week 1, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).
The Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina Over/Under is 52.5 total points.
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Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Virginia Tech | +7.5 -110 | 52.5 -115 | +240 |
| South Carolina | -7.5 -110 | 52.5 -105 | -300 |
Virginia Tech vs South Carolina Prediction:
The winning team model predicts South Carolina will win this game with 70.8% 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 Virginia Tech and South Carolina, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Virginia Tech vs South Carolina Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Virginia Tech will cover the spread with 59.6% 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.
Virginia Tech Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games (+8.35 Units / 53% ROI)
- Virginia Tech have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.75 Units / 47% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in their last 4 away games (+4.25 Units / 101% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
- Virginia Tech have covered the 1Q Spread in 4 of their last 5 games (+3.05 Units / 54% ROI)
South Carolina Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- South Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.75 Units / 54% ROI)
- South Carolina have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
- South Carolina has hit the 1Q Moneyline in their last 5 games at home (+5.40 Units / 31% ROI)
- South Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.05 Units / 6% ROI)
- South Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+4.00 Units / 73% ROI)
Virginia Tech: Keys to the Game vs. South Carolina
Virginia Tech is winless (0-8) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .519
Virginia Tech is winless (0-8) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .503
Virginia Tech is 2-9 (.182) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2023 season– 6th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .429
Virginia Tech is 4-10 (.286) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs since the 2023 season– 14th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .458
South Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. Virginia Tech
South Carolina was undefeated (7-0) when making 5 or more explosive passes in a game in the 2024 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .634
South Carolina was 4-2 (.667) when sacking the QB less than 3 times in the 2024 season– T-19th-best in FBS; Average: .431
South Carolina is 6-2 (.750) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2023 season– T-28th-best in FBS; Average: .636
South Carolina was 9-3 (.750) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times in the 2024 season– T-30th-best in FBS; Average: .574
Matchup Notes for Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina
South Carolina’s WRs had just 133.5 receiving yards per game last season — 29th-worst among FBS WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed just 215.9 receiving yards per game last season — 5th-best among ACC defenses.
South Carolina’s WRs had 120 receptions in 13 games (just 9.2 per game) last season — T-22nd-worst among FBS WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed just 16.8 receptions per game last season — T-29th-best among FBS defenses.
South Carolina’s RBs averaged 10.7 yards after the catch last season — T-15th-best among FBS RBs. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 12.4 RAC last season — 3rd-worst among ACC defenses.
Virginia Tech had 14 receiving touchdowns last season — 2nd-fewest among ACC skill players. South Carolina’s defense allowed 10 receiving touchdowns last season — 3rd-fewest among SEC defenses.
Virginia Tech’s WRs had 5 receiving touchdowns in the Red Zone last season — T-4th-fewest among ACC WRs. South Carolina’s defense allowed 5 receiving touchdowns in the Red Zone last season — T-4th-fewest among SEC defenses.
Virginia Tech had 6 receiving touchdowns in the Red Zone last season — T-2nd-fewest among ACC skill players. South Carolina’s defense allowed 5 receiving touchdowns in the Red Zone last season — T-4th-fewest among SEC defenses.
Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends
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 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 RBs averaged 7.0 Yards per Carry (553 yards/79 carries) in the 4th quarter in the 2024 season– T-7th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.2
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
Virginia Tech had 14 receiving touchdowns last season — 2nd-fewest among ACC skill players. South Carolina’s defense allowed 10 receiving touchdowns last season — 3rd-fewest among SEC defenses.
South Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends
South Carolina TEs averaged 23.1 yards per reception (185 yards/8 catches) in the 4th quarter in the 2024 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.4
South Carolina TEs averaged 23.1 yards per reception (185 yards/8 catches) in the 4th quarter in the 2024 season– 3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 11.2
South Carolina TEs have caught 4 touchdown passes in close and late situations since the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among Power Conference Teams
South Carolina’s WRs had just 133.5 receiving yards per game last season — 29th-worst among FBS WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed just 215.9 receiving yards per game last season — 5th-best among ACC defenses.
South Carolina TEs averaged 18.5 yards per target (185 yards/10 targets) in the 4th quarter in the 2024 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 7.2
Virginia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends
Virginia Tech allowed a Completion Pct of just 41% (27 completions/65 attempts) on 3rd and long in the 2024 season– 6th-best in FBS; Average: 54%
Virginia Tech has sacked opposing QBs on 10% of pass attempts (74/710) since the 2023 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 7%
Virginia Tech allowed a Completion Pct of just 33% (12 completions/36 attempts) on third and 10+ yards to go in the 2024 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 55%
Virginia Tech allowed a Completion Pct of just 33% (12 completions/36 attempts) on third and 10+ yards to go in the 2024 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 56%
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%
South Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends
South Carolina’s opponents attempted two-point conversions on 27% of PATs in the 2024 season– highest among Power Conference Teams; Average: 8%
South Carolina allowed a Completion Pct of just 29% (8 completions/28 attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– best in FBS; Average: 54%
South Carolina opponents averaged 41.6 Passing Attempts per TD (374 Pass Attempts/9 Passing TDs) in the 2024 season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 21.9
South Carolina opponents averaged 41.6 Passing Attempts per TD (374 Pass Attempts/9 Passing TDs) in the 2024 season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 20.6
South Carolina allowed a Completion Pct of just 29% (8 completions/28 attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 53%
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