Virginia Cavaliers vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24
Virginia comes into this week four non-conference matchup as the -3 point favorite over Coastal Carolina. The game is set for 2:00 ET at Brooks Stadium in Conway and will be on ESPN+. Virginia is 2-1 on the season, while Coastal Carolina is 3-0. The money line odds are -162 for Virginia and +135 for Coastal Carolina, with the over/under line at 55 points.
VIRGINIA CAVALIERS VS COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Virginia Cavaliers -3
This game will be played at Brooks Stadium at 2:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st.
WHY BET THE VIRGINIA CAVALIERS:
- We have the Virginia Cavaliers winning this one by a score of 28 to 21
- Not only do we have the Virginia Cavaliers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3
- We see this game finishing below the line of 55 points
Will The Virginia Cavaliers Pick Up A Win On The Road?
Virginia is looking to bounce back after a 27-13 loss to Maryland in their most recent game. The Cavaliers, who were -3 point favorites, not only lost outright but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 40 points was well below the over/under line of 55.5 points. Virginia is now 2-1 for the season.
The Cavaliers fell behind early, with Maryland taking a 3-0 lead in the first quarter. Virginia managed to take a 13-7 lead by halftime, but they were shut out in the third quarter and couldn’t recover, as the Terrapins outscored them 10-0 in the fourth quarter.
In their 27-13 loss to Maryland, Virginia’s offense put up 370 total yards, with 247 yards coming from the passing game. Anthony Colandrea completed 56.8% of his passes for 247 yards, but he failed to throw a touchdown and ended the game with a passer rating of 54.67. Trell Harris was his top target, hauling in four catches for 72 yards.
The Cavaliers’ ground game managed 123 yards on 30 carries, with Kobe Pace leading the way with 46 yards on 11 attempts. Virginia moved the chains 18 times but struggled with turnovers, as Colandrea threw two interceptions.
Virginia’s defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up 394 total yards and 27 points in their most recent game. The Cavaliers allowed 263 passing yards and two touchdowns through the air, while also giving up 131 rushing yards and one score on the ground. Virginia’s defense was unable to force any turnovers in the game.
Will The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Win At Home Over The Virginia Cavaliers?
Coastal Carolina is off to a strong 3-0 start after their 28-20 road win over Temple. Despite being -17 point favorites, the Chanticleers only won by 8 points, failing to cover the spread. The over/under line for the game was 52 points, but the total score ended at 48 points, resulting in the under hitting.
Coastal Carolina took an early 14-3 lead, but Temple managed to tie the game at 21-21 by halftime. The Chanticleers added a touchdown in the third quarter and held Temple to just a field goal in the fourth to secure the win.
Coastal Carolina’s offense put up 289 total yards in their 28-20 win over Temple, with 186 of those yards coming on the ground. The Chanticleers picked up 19 first downs and scored two rushing touchdowns. Quarterback Ethan Vasko completed 71.4% of his passes for 103 yards and one touchdown, finishing with a passer rating of 97.92 and avoiding any interceptions.
Vasko was also the team’s leading rusher, gaining 92 yards on 16 carries. Jameson Tucker led the receiving corps with four catches for 35 yards.
Coastal Carolina’s defense will be looking to tighten up in the secondary after giving up 185 passing yards and two touchdowns in their most recent game. Overall, they allowed 314 total yards and 28 points, but they did manage to pick off one pass. The Chanticleers were more effective against the run, holding Temple to 129 yards on the ground.