Virginia Tech vs Stanford Prediction College Football Picks 10/5/24

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Virginia Tech

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Stanford

-Recent betting trends in games played between Virginia Tech vs Stanford

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Hokies and Cardinal. 

Does Virginia Tech Have Any Confidence? 

Virginia Tech is a couple of plays away from being 4-1 but they didn’t make the plays and instead, they have a 2-3 record. In the last game against the Miami Hurricanes, it looked like they were going to win, and at one point a touchdown was called at the end of the game, but it was ruled incomplete later and they ended up losing 38-34. Kyron Drones completed 19 of his 33 passes for 189 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Bhayshul Tuten also ran wild finishing with 19 carries for 141 yards and a touchdown.

Virginia Tech on the season is averaging 30.4 points while their defense is giving up 25.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 62nd in college football while the defense is ranked 84th. In this game, they need to do a better job of closing out games. 

Stanford Looks to Bounce Back

Stanford faced off against Clemson in the last game and it was an ugly game. Stanford scored 14 points while the defense gave up 40 points and that led to the defeat. Under center for Stanford was Ashton Daniels and he really struggled. He completed 9 of his 19 passes for 71 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. If they want to find success in this game they are going to need him to figure out the turnover issues. 

Stanford on the season is averaging 27 points while their defense is giving up 26.25 points per game. The offense is ranked 85th in the league while the defense is ranked 86th. Stanford needs to find a way to get out to a fast start here also. 

Why Stanford Will Beat Virginia Tech

• Virginia Tech has lost seven of its last nine road games against conference opponents.
• Virginia Tech has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven October games as a road favorite.
• The underdog has covered the spread in four of Virginia Tech's last five games.

Virginia Tech vs Stanford Prediction

The way Daniels looked in the last game gives me some concern, but don’t forget he also led Stanford to a victory over Stanford, and I expect he can find success here. Virginia Tech’s defense is giving up 25.8 points per game and they aren’t going to have the best game here. Stanford is going to find some offensive success and they are going to get the job done here. Back Stanford against the spread.