Virginia Tech vs Stanford Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 6

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Stanford head coach Troy Taylor gestures during an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
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  • The Virginia Tech is a -8.5 point favorite vs. Stanford
  • The Virginia Tech vs. Stanford Total (Over/Under): 49.5 points
  • TV Channel: ACCN

The Virginia Tech Hokies (2-3) visit Stanford Stadium to take on the Stanford Cardinal (2-2) on Oct. 5 in Stanford, CA. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.

Virginia Tech is a betting favorite in Week 6, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Virginia Tech vs. Stanford Over/Under is 49.5 total points.

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Virginia Tech vs. Stanford Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Virginia Tech-8.5 -11049.5 -105-350
Stanford +8.5 -11049.5 -115+260

Virginia Tech vs Stanford Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Virginia Tech will win this game with 68.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Virginia Tech and Stanford, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Virginia Tech vs Stanford Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Stanford will cover the spread with 66.6% 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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  • Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 away games (+5.90 Units / 67% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.85 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 8 away games (+3.80 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Team Total Over in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 85% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.85 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 10 games (+4.20 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 10 games (+2.70 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+0.60 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Stanford have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.35 Units / 3% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Virginia Tech players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Virginia Tech Player Prop Bets Today

  • Kyron Drones has hit the TD Passes Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Bhayshul Tuten has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Jaylin Lane has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Kyron Drones has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Kyron Drones has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Stanford players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Stanford Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Elic Ayomanor has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 84% ROI)
  • Sam Roush has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 80% ROI)
  • Tiger Bachmeier has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 77% ROI)
  • Ashton Daniels has hit the TD Passes Under in his last game (+1.45 Units / 145% ROI)

Virginia Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Virginia Tech is 2-2 against the spread this college football season (-0.2 Units / -3.64% ROI).

  • Virginia Tech is 2-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.05 Units / -13.8% ROI
  • Virginia Tech is 3-1 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 34.55% ROI
  • Virginia Tech is 1-3 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -41.82% ROI

Stanford Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Stanford is 2-2 against the spread this college football season (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • Stanford is 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.95 Units / 31.67% ROI
  • Stanford is 1-3 when betting the Over for -2.35 Units / -52.81% ROI
  • Stanford is 3-1 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 43.68% ROI

Virginia Tech: Keys to the Game vs. Stanford

Virginia Tech is winless (0-6) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .535

Virginia Tech is winless (0-6) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .506

Virginia Tech is 1-7 (.125) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2023 season– T-13th-worst in FBS; Average: .392

Virginia Tech is 3-7 (.300) when not forcing a fumble since the 2023 season– T-30th-worst in FBS; Average: .487

Stanford: Keys to the Game vs. Virginia Tech

Stanford is 1-11 (.083) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .546

Stanford is 1-11 (.083) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2023 season– 4th-worst in FBS; Average: .487

Stanford is 5-9 (.357) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .688

Stanford is 1-8 (.111) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .512

Matchup Notes for Virginia Tech vs. Stanford

Stanford’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.4% of 131 attempts this season — T-30th-worst among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 12.4% of attempts this season — T-21st-best among FBS defenses.

Stanford’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.4% of 131 attempts this season — T-30th-worst among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 12.4% of attempts this season — 2nd-best among ACC defenses.

Stanford’s WRs has gained 2,543 yards on 205 receptions (just 12.4 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-31st-worst among FBS WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 11.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — 5th-best among ACC defenses.

Virginia Tech’s WRs has 175 receptions in 18 games (just 9.7 per game) since the 2023 season — T-20th-worst among FBS WRs. Stanford’s defense has allowed 23.2 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-2nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech’s QBs has thrown for 3,558 passing yards in 18 games (just 197.7 YPG) since the 2023 season — 34th-worst among FBS teams. Stanford’s defense has allowed 295.4 passing yards per game since the 2023 season — worst among P5 defenses.

Virginia Tech’s WRs has 175 receptions in 18 games (just 9.7 per game) since the 2023 season — T-20th-worst among FBS WRs. Stanford’s defense has allowed 23.2 receptions per game since the 2023 season — worst among ACC defenses.

Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends

Virginia Tech’s WRs has 175 receptions in 18 games (just 9.7 per game) since the 2023 season — T-20th-worst among FBS WRs. Stanford’s defense has allowed 23.2 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-2nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech’s QBs has thrown for 3,558 passing yards in 18 games (just 197.7 YPG) since the 2023 season — 34th-worst among FBS teams. Stanford’s defense has allowed 295.4 passing yards per game since the 2023 season — worst among P5 defenses.

Virginia Tech’s WRs has 175 receptions in 18 games (just 9.7 per game) since the 2023 season — T-20th-worst among FBS WRs. Stanford’s defense has allowed 23.2 receptions per game since the 2023 season — worst among ACC defenses.

Virginia Tech’s WRs has 175 receptions in 18 games (just 9.7 per game) since the 2023 season — T-20th-worst among FBS WRs. Stanford’s defense has allowed 23.2 receptions per game since the 2023 season — worst among P5 defenses.

Virginia Tech has 287 receptions in 18 games (just 15.9 per game) since the 2023 season — T-26th-worst among FBS skill players. Stanford’s defense has allowed 23.2 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-2nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Stanford Offensive Stats & Trends

Stanford’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.4% of 131 attempts this season — T-30th-worst among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 12.4% of attempts this season — T-21st-best among FBS defenses.

Stanford’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.4% of 131 attempts this season — T-30th-worst among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 12.4% of attempts this season — 2nd-best among ACC defenses.

Stanford’s WRs has gained 2,543 yards on 205 receptions (just 12.4 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-31st-worst among FBS WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 11.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — 5th-best among ACC defenses.

Stanford RBs have not rushed for a 0 TD on 10 carries (inf Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 4.3

Stanford RBs have averaged 61.7 rushing yards per game (987/16) since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 126.6

Virginia Tech Hokies Defensive Stats & Trends

Virginia Tech has sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (54/470) since the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 7%

Virginia Tech has sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (54/470) since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%

Virginia Tech has sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (23/185) on 1st down since the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 6%

Virginia Tech has sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (15/129) this season– 5th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%

Virginia Tech allowed 4 TD passes last week– T-3rd-most in FBS

Stanford Cardinal Defensive Stats & Trends

Stanford has tackled opponents for a loss on 2 of 7 rushing attempts (29% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– T-8th-best in FBS; Average: 11%.

Stanford has allowed 23 TD passes in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– most among Power Conference Teams

Stanford allowed 4 TD passes last week– T-3rd-most in FBS

Stanford has allowed 231.7 yards from scrimmage per game to WRs since the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 163.3

Stanford has allowed 23 TD passes in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– most in FBS


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