Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt Spread, Line, Odds and Betting Preview | August 31

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Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt Spread, Line & Odds for August 31

Data Skrive:

FirstBank Stadium is the venue where the Virginia Tech Hokies will match up against the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

The Commodores are expected to lose by at least two scores (currently +13.5) versus the Hokies (with an over/under of 48.5 points).

Below you can find our betting preview for this season, and discover all of our predictions here, too!

Spread

Virginia Tech -13.5 vs. Vanderbilt

Bet $20, Payout $37.54

Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt Betting Odds

  • Spread favorite: Hokies (-13.5)
  • Moneyline: Hokies (-581), Commodores (+424)
  • Total: 48.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt Betting Stats and Info

  • Virginia Tech put together an 8-5-0 record against the spread last season.
  • Virginia Tech won its only game last season when playing as at least 13.5-point favorites.
  • Virginia Tech games went over the point total nine out of 13 times last season.
  • Vanderbilt won just two games against the spread last season.
  • Vanderbilt covered the spread twice when an underdog by 13.5 points or more last year (in seven opportunities).
  • Last season, eight Vanderbilt games hit the over.

Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt Key Players

Virginia Tech Hokies

  • Last season Kyron Drones racked up 2,085 passing yards (160.4 per game) while going 166-for-285 (58.2%) and throwing for 17 touchdowns with three interceptions. He tacked on 818 rushing yards on 166 carries with five touchdowns, averaging 62.9 yards per game.
  • A season ago Bhayshul Tuten racked up 863 rushing yards (66.4 per game) and scored 10 touchdowns. He tacked on 27 catches for 239 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
  • Da’Quan Felton grabbed 38 passes for 667 yards last year with eight touchdowns. He was targeted 75 times, and averaged 51.3 receiving yards.
  • Jaylin Lane contributed with 41 grabs for 538 yards and six touchdowns.
  • Dae’Quan Wright collected 366 receiving yards on 28 catches.
  • Last season, Antwaun Powell collected 9.5 sacks, 10.0 TFL and 40 tackles.
  • Keli Lawson’s 2023 campaign saw him total 76 tackles, 5.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks, and one interception.
  • Last season, Dorian Strong hauled in three interceptions and added 24 tackles and three passes defended.

Vanderbilt Commodores

  • AJ Swann racked up 1,457 passing yards (121.4 per game) with a 54.6% completion percentage last year (107-for-196), throwing for 12 touchdowns with seven interceptions.
  • Sedrick Alexander rushed for 371 yards on 96 carries (30.9 yards per game) and scored four touchdowns a season ago.
  • Last year Patrick Smith ran for 327 yards on 79 carries (27.3 yards per game), with two rushing touchdowns.
  • Last year Will Sheppard hauled in 47 passes for 684 yards (57.0 per game) with eight touchdowns.
  • London Humphreys contributed with 439 yards on 22 grabs and four touchdowns. He was targeted 46 times, and averaged 36.6 receiving yards last season.
  • Jayden McGowan caught 36 passes on 56 targets for 383 yards.
  • Last season Nate Clifton registered 5.5 sacks, 7.0 TFL, 32 tackles, and one interception.
  • Langston Patterson’s 2023 campaign saw him total 67 tackles, 5.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception.
  • De’Rickey Wright intercepted two passes and tacked on 46 tackles and two passes defended last season.