Delaware vs Virginia Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 4

Virginia coach Tony Elliott reacts to a call on the field during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.
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Odds Boost This Weekend
  • The Virginia Cavaliers are a -19.5 point favorite vs. the Delaware Fightin´ Blue Hens
  • Delaware vs. Virginia Total (Over/Under): 52.5 points
  • TV Channel: ACCN

Delaware (2-1) visit Scott Stadium to take on Virginia (2-1) on Sep. 26 in Charlottesville, VA. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 pm.

The Virginia Cavaliers are betting favorites in Week 4, with the spread sitting at -19.5 (-108).

The Delaware vs. Virginia Over/Under is 52.5 total points.

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Delaware vs. Virginia Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Delaware+19.5 -11052.5 -108+850
Virginia -19.5 -10852.5 -110-1200

Delaware vs Virginia Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Virginia will win this game with 89.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Delaware Fightin´ Blue Hens and the Virginia Cavaliers, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Delaware vs Virginia Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Virginia will cover the spread with 69.6% 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.


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  • Delaware has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+9.35 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Delaware has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.55 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Delaware has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Delaware has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Delaware have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 13 games (+8.70 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games (+7.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Virginia have covered the 1Q Spread in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.50 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.35 Units / 29% ROI)

Delaware Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Delaware Fightin´ Blue Hens is 3-0 against the spread this college football season (+3 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • Delaware is 2-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 2.32% ROI
  • Delaware is 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.18 Units / -35.98% ROI
  • Delaware is 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 27.11% ROI

Virginia Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Virginia Cavaliers is 2-1 against the spread this college football season (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • Virginia is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.1 Units / -52.54% ROI
  • Virginia is 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • Virginia is 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI

Delaware: Keys to the Game vs. Virginia

Delaware is 6-4 (.600) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times this season– T-14th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .404

Delaware is 5-1 (.833) when not losing a fumble this season– T-19th-best in FBS; Average: .580

Delaware is 6-4 (.600) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times this season– T-35th-best in FBS; Average: .436

Delaware is 5-1 (.833) when rushing for more than 100 yards this season– T-9th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .592

Virginia: Keys to the Game vs. Delaware

Virginia was 1-5 (.167) when not forcing and recovering a fumble last season– T-6th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .492

Virginia was 1-5 (.167) when not forcing and recovering a fumble last season– T-14th-worst in FBS; Average: .460

Virginia was 3-7 (.300) when allowing 200 or more passing yards last season– T-10th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .498

Virginia was 1-4 (.200) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-11th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .459

Matchup Notes for Delaware vs. Virginia

Virginia’s WRs has averaged just 12.1 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — 4th-worst among ACC WRs. Delaware’s defense has allowed 12.1 RAC since the 2024 season — T-32nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Virginia’s WRs has 242 receptions in 17 games (14.2 per game) since the 2024 season — 5th-best among ACC WRs. Delaware’s defense has allowed 19.9 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-32nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Virginia has 363 receptions in 17 games (21.4 per game) since the 2024 season — T-34th-best among FBS skill players. Delaware’s defense has allowed 19.9 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-32nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Delaware’s offense threw for 3,802 passing yards in 13 games (292.5 YPG) last season — 7th-best among FBS offenses. Virginia’s defense allowed just 195.6 passing yards per game last season — 3rd-best among ACC defenses.

Delaware’s QBs threw for 3,802 passing yards in 13 games (292.5 YPG) last season — 7th-best among FBS teams. Virginia’s defense allowed just 195.6 passing yards per game last season — 34th-best among FBS defenses.

Delaware’s offense threw for 3,802 passing yards in 13 games (292.5 YPG) last season — 7th-best among FBS offenses. Virginia’s defense allowed just 195.6 passing yards per game last season — 34th-best among FBS defenses.

Delaware Offensive Stats & Trends

Delaware QBs have 12 completions for 20 or more yards with over 10 yards to go this season– T-most among FBS Teams

Delaware’s offense threw for 3,802 passing yards in 13 games (292.5 YPG) last season — 7th-best among FBS offenses. Virginia’s defense allowed just 195.6 passing yards per game last season — 3rd-best among ACC defenses.

Delaware’s QBs threw for 3,802 passing yards in 13 games (292.5 YPG) last season — 7th-best among FBS teams. Virginia’s defense allowed just 195.6 passing yards per game last season — 34th-best among FBS defenses.

Delaware’s offense threw for 3,802 passing yards in 13 games (292.5 YPG) last season — 7th-best among FBS offenses. Virginia’s defense allowed just 195.6 passing yards per game last season — 34th-best among FBS defenses.

Delaware’s QBs threw for 3,802 passing yards in 13 games (292.5 YPG) last season — 7th-best among FBS teams. Virginia’s defense allowed just 195.6 passing yards per game last season — 3rd-best among ACC defenses.

Virginia Offensive Stats & Trends

Virginia Skill Players averaged a touchdown every 5.4 receptions (27 Rec/5 TDs) in the Red Zone last season– worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 2.1

Virginia WRs averaged a touchdown every 7.5 receptions (15 Rec/2 TDs) in the Red Zone last season– worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0

Virginia RBs have carried the ball 86 times on 3rd down this season– most among FBS Teams

Virginia Skill Players averaged a touchdown every 5.4 receptions (27 Rec/5 TDs) in the Red Zone last season– worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.1

Virginia WRs averaged just 4.7 yards per reception (56 yards/12 catches) with 4-6 yards to go last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.9

Delaware Defensive Stats & Trends

Delaware has allowed 245.6 Passing Yards per game (3,193/13) this season– T-21st-worst in FBS; Average: 217.1

Delaware has not allowed a passing touchdown in any of their last 29 drives — the Iowa Hawkeyes have the longest active streak at 62.

Delaware has allowed less than 300 passing yards in each of their last 6 games — the South Carolina Gamecocks have the longest active streak at 28.

Delaware has averaged a sack every 7.8 pass attempts (39 Pass Attempts/5 Sacks) in the Red Zone this season– T-13th-best in FBS; Average: 16.2

Delaware has allowed 32.1 receiving yards per game (417/13) to RBs this season– 21st-worst in FBS; Average: 25.1

Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends

Virginia has allowed a Completion Pct of just 15% (2 completions/13 attempts) on 3rd and short this season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 62%

Virginia allowed a Completion Pct of just 15% (2 completions/13 attempts) on 3rd and short last season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 63%

Virginia has allowed a Completion Pct of just 15% (2 completions/13 attempts) on 3rd and short this season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 63%

Virginia allowed a Completion Pct of just 15% (2 completions/13 attempts) on 3rd and short last season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 62%

Virginia had no interceptions (0 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 36.5


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