- Virginia Tech is a -20.5 point favorite vs. Marshall
- Marshall vs. Virginia Tech Total(Over/Under): 51.5 points
- TV Channel: CW
The Marshall Thundering Herd (1-0) visit Lane Stadium/Worsham Field to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies (0-1) on Sep. 7 in Blacksburg, VA. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30pm EDT.
Virginia Tech is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -20.5 (-110).
The Marshall vs. Virginia Tech Over/Under is 51.5 total points.
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Marshall vs. Virginia Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Marshall | +20.5 -110 | 51.5 -105 | +700 |
| Virginia Tech | -20.5 -110 | 51.5 -115 | -1100 |
Marshall vs Virginia Tech Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Virginia Tech will win this game with 91.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Marshall vs Virginia Tech Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Virginia Tech will cover the spread with 55.7% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Marshall and Virginia Tech and key player performances this season.
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Marshall Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Marshall is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Marshall is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Marshall is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Virginia Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Virginia Tech is 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 -5.05 Units / -100% ROI
- Virginia Tech is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Virginia Tech is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Marshall: Keys to the Game vs. Virginia Tech
Marshall is 7-2 (.778) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes since the 2022 season– T-25th-best in FBS; Average: .570
Marshall is winless (0-8) when making less than 3 explosive runs in a game since the 2022 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .221
Marshall is 6-3 (.667) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2022 season– T-32nd-best in FBS; Average: .497
Marshall is 8-1 (.615) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2022 season– T-10th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .436
Virginia Tech: Keys to the Game vs. Marshall
Virginia Tech is winless (0-7) when in a one score game since the 2022 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .496
Virginia Tech is winless (0-10) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2022 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .292
Virginia Tech is 1-11 (.083) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards since the 2022 season– 4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .364
Virginia Tech is 2-8 (.200) when in a one score game since the 2022 season– T-5th-worst in FBS; Average: .496
Matchup Notes for Marshall vs. Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech gained 2,620 yards on 203 receptions (12.9 YPR) last season — 4th-best among ACC skill players. Marshall’s defense allowed just 11.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech’s WRs gained 1,781 yards on 122 receptions (14.6 YPR) last season — 3rd-best among ACC WRs. Marshall’s defense allowed just 12.1 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech’s WRs gained 1,781 yards on 122 receptions (14.6 YPR) last season — 3rd-best among ACC WRs. Marshall’s defense allowed just 11.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.
Marshall’s offense averaged just 1.0 passing TDs per game last season — T-18th-worst among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed just 1.2 passing TDs per game last season — T-4th-best among ACC defenses.
Marshall’s offense averaged just 1.0 passing TDs per game last season — T-18th-worst among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed just 1.2 passing TDs per game last season — T-19th-best among FBS defenses.
Marshall Offensive Stats & Trends
Marshall QBs fumbled 6 times in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– T-3rd-most among FBS Teams
Marshall’s offense averaged just 1.0 passing TDs per game last season — T-18th-worst among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed just 1.2 passing TDs per game last season — T-4th-best among ACC defenses.
Marshall Skill Players averaged a touchdown every 22.3 receptions (268 Rec/12 TDs) in the 2023 season– 7th-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.5
Marshall QBs fumbled 5 times in close and late situations in the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
Marshall Skill Players averaged just 10.7 yards per reception (696 yards/65 catches) in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– T-28th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 12.2
Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends
Virginia Tech TEs have averaged a touchdown every 53.5 receptions (107 Rec/2 TDs) since the 2022 season– worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9.3
Virginia Tech gained 2,620 yards on 203 receptions (12.9 YPR) last season — 4th-best among ACC skill players. Marshall’s defense allowed just 11.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech TEs have averaged a touchdown every 53.5 receptions (107 Rec/2 TDs) since the 2022 season– 3rd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 9.3
Virginia Tech’s WRs gained 1,781 yards on 122 receptions (14.6 YPR) last season — 3rd-best among ACC WRs. Marshall’s defense allowed just 12.1 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech TEs have averaged a touchdown every 5.5 receptions (11 Rec/2 TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 5th-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.9
Marshall Thundering Herd Defensive Stats & Trends
Marshall sacked opponents 7 times in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
Marshall has allowed a Completion Pct of just 55% (483 completions/874 attempts) since the 2022 season– 4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%
Marshall sacked opponents 7 times in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-2nd-most in FBS
Marshall has allowed a Completion Pct of just 55% (483 completions/874 attempts) since the 2022 season– 6th-best in FBS; Average: 61%
Marshall averaged a sack every 6.3 pass attempts (44 Pass Attempts/7 Sacks) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 16.4
Virginia Tech Hokies Defensive Stats & Trends
Virginia Tech has averaged 0.44 interceptions per game (11/25) since the 2022 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 0.85
Virginia Tech sacked opposing QBs on 11% of pass attempts (39/341) in the 2023 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 7%
Virginia Tech has intercepted 11 of 729 attempts (66.3 pass attempts per int.) since the 2022 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 37.5
Virginia Tech tackled opponents for a loss on 91 of 458 rushing attempts (20% TFL%) in the 2023 season– 17th-best in FBS; Average: 16%.
Virginia Tech sacked opposing QBs on 11% of pass attempts (39/341) in the 2023 season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%
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