Marshall Thundering Herd vs Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24
Marshall and Virginia Tech are set to face off on Saturday, September 7th, with kickoff scheduled for 4:30 ET at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg. The Hokies are the heavy favorite with a -19.5 point spread, and the over/under line is currently at 48.5 points. The game will be broadcast on CW. Marshall is 1-0 to start the season, while Virginia Tech is looking for their first win.
MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies -19.5
This game will be played at Lane Stadium at 4:30 ET on Saturday, September 7th.
WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:
- We have the Virginia Tech Hokies winning this one by a score of 39 to 14
- Not only do we have the Virginia Tech Hokies winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -19.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 48.5 points
Will The Marshall Thundering Herd Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Marshall is off to a strong start after a 45-3 victory over Stony Brook, moving to 1-0 for the season. No betting lines were available for this game.
The Thundering Herd took control early, leading 7-0 after the first quarter. By halftime, they had extended their lead to 17-0, and Stony Brook managed to score a field goal in the third quarter. Marshall then dominated the fourth quarter, adding 21 more points to seal the win.
Marshall’s offense was dominant in their 45-3 win, racking up 549 total yards. The Thundering Herd picked up 27 first downs, with 259 rushing yards and 290 passing yards. Braylon Braxton completed 63.6% of his passes, throwing for 141 yards and two touchdowns. A.J. Turner led the ground game with 119 yards on just eight carries, including a long run of 58 yards. Christian Fitzpatrick was the top receiver, catching four passes for 97 yards.
Marshall’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Stony Brook to just three points and 252 total yards. The Thundering Herd’s secondary was particularly effective, limiting Stony Brook to 158 passing yards on 18 completions. Overall, Marshall allowed just 94 rushing yards on 47 attempts and came up with one interception.
Are The Virginia Tech Hokies Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Virginia Tech is looking to bounce back after a road loss to Vanderbilt in their season opener. The Hokies, who were -13.5 point favorites, not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s combined score of 61 points surpassed the over/under line of 49 points.
Virginia Tech fell behind early, with Vanderbilt leading 3-0 after the first quarter. The Hokies then trailed 17-3 at halftime but managed to tie the game at 27-27 by the end of regulation. However, they were outscored 7-0 in overtime, resulting in a disappointing start to their season.
Virginia Tech’s offense, led by quarterback Kyron Drones, put up 397 yards of total offense in their 34-27 loss to Vanderbilt. Drones completed 66.7% of his passes for 322 yards and two touchdowns, ending the game with a passer rating of 105.87. Ali Jennings was his top target, hauling in two passes for 91 yards.
The Hokies’ offense picked up 21 first downs but struggled to establish the run, finishing with just 75 rushing yards on 30 attempts. Bhayshul Tuten led the ground game with 34 yards on nine carries and added a rushing touchdown.
Virginia Tech’s defense will be looking to tighten up after allowing 371 total yards and 34 points to Vanderbilt. The Hokies struggled to stop the run, giving up 181 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground. In the passing game, they allowed 190 yards on just 12 completions, with Vanderbilt attempting only 16 passes against them.