- Virginia Tech is a -3 point favorite vs. Purdue
- Total (Over/Under): 46.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPN2
The Purdue Boilermakers visit Lane Stadium to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies on Sep. 9. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT in Blacksburg.
Virginia Tech is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -3 (-110).
The Purdue vs. Virginia Tech Over/Under is 46.5 total points.
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Purdue vs. Virginia Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 2
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Purdue | +3 -110 | 46.5 -115 | +120 |
| Virginia Tech | -3 -110 | 46.5 -105 | -145 |
Purdue vs Virginia Tech Prediction for Week 2
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Virginia Tech will win this game with 52.7% confidence.
Purdue vs Virginia Tech Spread Prediction for Week 2
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Virginia Tech will cover the spread with 78.2% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Purdue and Virginia Tech, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Purdue Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Purdue players for Week 2, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Devin Mockobee has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 3 of his last 4 games (+1.80 Units / 38% ROI)
- TJ Sheffield has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 2 of his last 3 games (+0.85 Units / 24% ROI)
- Devin Mockobee has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 2 of his last 3 games (+0.80 Units / 22% ROI)
Best Virginia Tech Player Prop Best Bets Today
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Virginia Tech players for Week 2, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Grant Wells has hit the TD Passes Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+7.00 Units / 43% ROI)
- Grant Wells has hit the Passing Yards Under in 9 of his last 11 games (+6.60 Units / 49% ROI)
- Grant Wells has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 87% ROI)
Purdue Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Purdue has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.50 Units / 39% ROI)
- Purdue has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 away games (+5.05 Units / 59% ROI)
- Purdue has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
- Purdue has hit the Team Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.85 Units / 50% ROI)
- Purdue have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 7 away games (+2.75 Units / 35% ROI)
Virginia Tech Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Virginia Tech have covered the 1H Spread in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- Virginia Tech have covered the 1Q Spread in 3 of their last 4 games (+2.00 Units / 43% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+1.90 Units / 43% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the Team Total Over in 3 of their last 4 games (+1.85 Units / 39% ROI)
Purdue Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Purdue is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Purdue is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.7 Units / -100% ROI
- Purdue is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Purdue is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Virginia Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Virginia Tech is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 86.96% ROI).
- Virginia Tech is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 14.08% 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
Purdue: Keys to the Game vs. Virginia Tech
Purdue is 10-2 (.588) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2021 season– 8th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .420
Purdue was 3-3 (.500) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times in the 2022 season– tied for 12th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .409
Purdue is 9-4 (.500) when not losing a fumble since the 2021 season– tied for 10th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .391
Purdue was 4-3 (.444) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays in the 2022 season– 14th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .375
Virginia Tech: Keys to the Game vs. Purdue
Virginia Tech was 1-6 (.143) when allowing 200 or more passing yards in the 2022 season– tied for 15th-worst in FBS; Average: .459
Matchup Notes for Purdue vs. Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech’s offense threw for 2,232 passing yards in 11 games (just 202.9 YPG) in the 2022 season — 31st-worst among FBS offenses. Purdue’s defense allowed 238.2 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — fourth-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Virginia Tech’s offense has thrown for 4,787 passing yards in 25 games (just 191.5 YPG) since the 2021 season — 20th-worst among FBS offenses. Purdue’s defense has allowed 236.1 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — fourth-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Virginia Tech’s WRs has gained 3,199 yards on 221 receptions (14.5 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 27th-best among FBS WRs. Purdue’s defense has allowed 12.7 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — fifth-worst among P5 defenses.
Purdue had 1.9 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — tied for third-best among Big Ten skill players. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed just 1.2 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — tied for 18th-best among FBS defenses.
Purdue’s TEs had 0.6 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — second-best among Big Ten TEs. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed just 1.2 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — tied for 18th-best among FBS defenses.
Purdue’s WRs had 1.2 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — tied for third-best among Big Ten WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed just 1.2 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — tied for 18th-best among FBS defenses.
Purdue Offensive Stats & Trends
Purdue Skill Players have averaged 29.1 receptions per game (698/24) since the 2021 season– 3rd best among FBS Teams; Average: 19.0
Purdue TEs caught 4 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter in the 2022 season– tied for most among FBS Teams
Purdue TEs have caught 7 touchdown passes in close and late situations since the 2021 season– most among FBS Teams
Purdue Skill Players have averaged 29.1 receptions per game (698/24) since the 2021 season– 2nd best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 19.6
Purdue WRs have averaged 19.9 receptions per game (477/24) since the 2021 season– 2nd best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 13.0
Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends
Virginia Tech’s offense threw for 2,232 passing yards in 11 games (just 202.9 YPG) in the 2022 season — 31st-worst among FBS offenses. Purdue’s defense allowed 238.2 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — fourth-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Virginia Tech’s offense has thrown for 4,787 passing yards in 25 games (just 191.5 YPG) since the 2021 season — 20th-worst among FBS offenses. Purdue’s defense has allowed 236.1 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — fourth-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Virginia Tech’s WRs has gained 3,199 yards on 221 receptions (14.5 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 27th-best among FBS WRs. Purdue’s defense has allowed 12.7 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — fifth-worst among P5 defenses.
Virginia Tech WRs have no touchdowns on 30 receptions in close and late situations since the 2021 season– tied for worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.1
Virginia Tech’s WRs has gained 3,199 yards on 221 receptions (14.5 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 27th-best among FBS WRs. Purdue’s defense has allowed 12.7 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — tied for 27th-worst among FBS defenses.
Purdue Boilermakers Defensive Stats & Trends
Purdue has allowed 4 TD passes this season– tied for most among Power 5 Teams
Purdue allowed a Completion Pct of 100% (5 completions/5 attempts) on 3rd and short in the 2022 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: 61%
Purdue has allowed first downs on 14% of pass attempts on 3rd and long since the 2021 season– best in FBS; Average: 28%
Purdue allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on just 27 of 364 carries (7%) in the 2022 season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 13%
Purdue allowed a Completion Pct of just 40% (20 completions/50 attempts) on 3rd and long in the 2022 season– 5th best in FBS; Average: 54%
Virginia Tech Hokies Defensive Stats & Trends
Virginia Tech intercepted 4 of 372 attempts (93.0 pass attempts per int.) in the 2022 season– 4th worst in FBS; Average: 38.3
Virginia Tech has allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on 20 of 59 carries (34%) on 3rd and long since the 2021 season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 16%
Virginia Tech has sacked opposing QBs on 20% of pass attempts (5/25) this season– 4th-best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 7%
Virginia Tech has allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on 20 of 59 carries (34%) on 3rd and long since the 2021 season– worst in FBS; Average: 17%
Virginia Tech has sacked opposing QBs on 20% of pass attempts (5/25) this season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 6%
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