Virginia Tech (2-1) vs Rutgers (2-0)
Game Info: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 3:30 pm (Lane Stadium/Worsham Field)
Betting Odds: Virginia Tech -3 / Rutgers +3 --- Over/Under: 45.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article, we will formulate a Rutgers vs Virginia Tech prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 21st at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week four matchup.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 2-0 this year after they defeated Akron by a score of 49-17 in their last game. Rutgers led 21-3 at halftime, but that lead was cut to 21-10 early in the third quarter before they scored the next 28 points for the win. The Scarlet Knights outgained Akron by a total of 515-307, tied the turnover battle at one, and went 6-9 on third down in the game. Athan Kaliakmanis threw for 230 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Kyle Monangai rushed for 208 yards and three scores.
Rutgers defeated Howard by a score of 44-7 in their first game of the season. The Rutgers offense has scored 46.5 points per game with 188.5 passing yards and 307 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 12.0 points per game this season. The Scarlet Knights have gone 57.9% on third down and 1-4 on fourth down through two games this season. Athan Kaliakmanis has completed 61.7% of his passes for 377 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception, while Kyle Monangai has rushed for 373 yards and four scores.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies are 2-1 this season after they defeated Old Dominion by a score of 37-17 in their last game. Virginia Tech only led 14-10 at halftime, but they scored the first 23 points in the second half to pull away for the win. The Hokies outgained ODU by a total of 465-293, won the turnover battle 2-1, and went 8-18 on third down in the game. Kyron Drones threw for 176 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while also rushing for 117 yards and one score.
Virginia Tech lost to Vanderbilt in overtime by a score of 34-27 to start the season, but they did beat Marshall by a score of 31-14 in week two. The VT offense has scored 31.7 points per game with 209.3 passing yards and 190.7 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 21.7 points per game this season. The Hokies have gone 40.8% on third down and 3-6 on fourth down so far this season. Kyron Drones has completed 63.8% of his passes for 628 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Bhayshul Tuten has rushed for 269 yards and four scores.
Rutgers vs Virginia Tech Prediction
Virginia Tech comes into this matchup after picking up a win against Old Dominion last week, but they haven’t looked great this season through three games. Rutgers is 2-0 so far this year with two easy wins, but this will be the best opponent they have played so far. I really like the Rutgers ground game with Monangai at running back, but I am interested to see how well the passing game does against a decent opponent. I think the Rutgers defense is better than Virginia Tech’s and the ground game is going to keep this game low-scoring, so give me Rutgers with the points here.
David’s Pick Rutgers +3
AUTHOR: David Racey
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