- Rutgers is a -7 point favorite vs. Virginia Tech
- Total (Over/Under): 39.5 points
- Watch the game on BTN
The Virginia Tech Hokies visit SHI Stadium to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Sep. 16. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT in Piscataway.
Rutgers is a betting favorite in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -7 (-110).
The Virginia Tech vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 38.5 total points.
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Virginia Tech vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 3
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Virginia Tech | +7 -110 | 38.5 -110 | +200 |
| Rutgers | -7 -110 | 38.5 -110 | -250 |
Virginia Tech vs Rutgers Prediction for Week 3
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Rutgers will win this game with 54.6% confidence.
Virginia Tech vs Rutgers Spread Prediction for Week 3
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Virginia Tech will cover the spread with 62.1% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Virginia Tech and Rutgers, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Virginia Tech Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Virginia Tech have covered the 1Q Spread in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 82% ROI)
- Virginia Tech have covered the 1H Spread in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 92% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the Team Total Over in 3 of their last 4 games (+1.85 Units / 39% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 1 of their last 4 away games (+1.00 Units / 25% ROI)
Rutgers Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 4 games at home (+4.85 Units / 109% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+4.05 Units / 72% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 3 of their last 4 games (+1.95 Units / 45% ROI)
- Rutgers have covered the 1Q Spread in 5 of their last 8 games (+1.85 Units / 21% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
Best Virginia Tech Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Virginia Tech players for Week 3, 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 4 of his last 7 games (+0.50 Units / 6% ROI)
Virginia Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Virginia Tech is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.05 Units / -2.27% ROI).
- Virginia Tech is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.15 Units / -1.82% ROI
- Virginia Tech is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Virginia Tech is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
Rutgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rutgers is against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Rutgers is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- Rutgers is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
- Rutgers is when betting the Under for Units / ROI
Virginia Tech: Keys to the Game vs. Rutgers
Virginia Tech is winless (0-6) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2022 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .442
Virginia Tech is winless (0-6) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2022 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .412
Virginia Tech is 2-12 (.143) when not forcing a fumble since the 2021 season– tied for 5th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .452
Virginia Tech is 1-6 (.143) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2022 season– tied for 6th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .495
Rutgers: Keys to the Game vs. Virginia Tech
Rutgers is winless (0-7) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2022 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .440
Rutgers is 1-15 (.062) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the 2021 season– 2nd-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .398
Rutgers is winless (0-9) when losing at least one fumble since the 2021 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .321
Rutgers is 1-12 (.077) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs since the 2021 season– 3rd-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .385
Matchup Notes for Virginia Tech vs. Rutgers
Rutgers’s TEs has gained 27 yards on 4 receptions (just 6.8 YPR) this season — second-worst among Big Ten TEs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 9.5 Yards Per Reception this season — fourth-best among ACC defenses.
Rutgers has gained 361 yards on 27 receptions (13.4 YPR) this season — third-best among Big Ten skill players. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 9.5 Yards Per Reception this season — fourth-best among ACC defenses.
Rutgers has gained 361 yards on 27 receptions (13.4 YPR) this season — third-best among Big Ten skill players. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 9.5 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for 23rd-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech’s WRs has gained 1,655 yards on 115 receptions (14.4 YPR) since the 2022 season — tied for 31st-best among FBS WRs. Rutgers’s defense has allowed just 10.7 Yards Per Reception since the 2022 season — fourth-best among Big Ten defenses.
Virginia Tech has gained 534 yards on 36 receptions (14.8 YPR) this season — third-best among ACC skill players. Rutgers’s defense has allowed just 9.5 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for 23rd-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 17.1% of 70 attempts this season — tied for 18th-best among FBS offenses. Rutgers’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 4.5% of attempts this season — fifth-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends
Virginia Tech WRs have averaged just 6.0 yards per reception (18 yards/3 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2021 season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 13.4
Virginia Tech Skill Players have averaged 22.7 yards per reception (159 yards/7 catches) with 4-6 yards to go since the 2021 season– 2nd best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 11.2
Virginia Tech WRs have no touchdowns on 32 receptions in close and late situations since the 2021 season– tied for worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 10.6
Virginia Tech’s WRs has gained 1,655 yards on 115 receptions (14.4 YPR) since the 2022 season — tied for 31st-best among FBS WRs. Rutgers’s defense has allowed just 10.7 Yards Per Reception since the 2022 season — fourth-best among Big Ten defenses.
Virginia Tech WRs have caught just 3 of 12 passes (25% Reception Pct) in the 4th quarter since the 2021 season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 59%
Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends
Rutgers’s TEs has gained 27 yards on 4 receptions (just 6.8 YPR) this season — second-worst among Big Ten TEs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 9.5 Yards Per Reception this season — fourth-best among ACC defenses.
Rutgers has gained 361 yards on 27 receptions (13.4 YPR) this season — third-best among Big Ten skill players. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 9.5 Yards Per Reception this season — fourth-best among ACC defenses.
Rutgers has gained 361 yards on 27 receptions (13.4 YPR) this season — third-best among Big Ten skill players. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 9.5 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for 23rd-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers Skill Players have no touchdowns on 13 receptions in close and late situations since last season– tied for worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 10.6
Rutgers’s TEs has gained 27 yards on 4 receptions (just 6.8 YPR) this season — second-worst among Big Ten TEs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 9.5 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for 23rd-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech Hokies Defensive Stats & Trends
Virginia Tech has tackled opponents for a loss on 7 of 17 rushing attempts (41% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 14%.
Virginia Tech has tackled opponents for a loss on 7 of 17 rushing attempts (41% TFL%) in the Red Zone since last season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 14%.
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 intercepted 4 of 372 attempts (93.0 pass attempts per int.) in the 2022 season– 4th worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 39.1
Virginia Tech has sacked opposing QBs on 20% of pass attempts (5/25) this season– 4th-best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 7%
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Defensive Stats & Trends
Rutgers has no interceptions and 21 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– tied for 3rd worst in FBS; Average: 9.4
Rutgers has allowed first downs on 12% of rush attempts in close and late situations since the 2021 season– best in FBS; Average: 22%
Rutgers has allowed first downs on 8% of rush attempts in close and late situations since last season– best in FBS; Average: 22%
Rutgers tackled opponents for a loss on just 1 of 34 rushing attempts (3% TFL%) on 3rd and short in the 2022 season– 3rd worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 11%.
Rutgers’s opponents has not attempted a two-point conversion (47 PATs) since last season– tied for lowest in FBS; Average: 7%
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