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Marshall Thundering Herd vs Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: September 7, 2024 at 4:30 PM ET

Venue: Lane Stadium — Blacksburg, VA

Article updated Sep 5, 6:09 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Marshall Thundering Herd will be facing off against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia. Marshall currently holds a 0-0 record, placing them

Game outlook

The Marshall Thundering Herd will be facing off against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia. Marshall currently holds a 0-0 record, placing them fourth in the Sun Belt Eastern Conference, while Virginia Tech is at the bottom of the ACC with a 0-1 record. The Thundering Herd won their last meeting against the Hokies with a score of 24-17. Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. EST, and Virginia Tech is the betting favorite with the current line at Virginia Tech -20.5. If you're looking to stay ahead this football season, consider trying our College Football Picks!

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Thundering Herd +855 | Hokies -1,500

Spread: Thundering Herd +20.5 (-110) | Hokies -20.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 52 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Virginia Tech will win straight-up is 94%.

Marshall Thundering Herd

The Marshall Thundering Herd are heading to Virginia after a strong win against Stony Brook last Saturday. They started their season with a victory at their home opener and demonstrated strength in all aspects of their team. Last week, Marshall played three quarterbacks to gain practice as they had a lead going into the fourth quarter. The quarterbacks combined for 290 passing yards and five touchdowns, with Braylon Braxton standing out with 141 yards and two touchdowns. Last season, Marshall did not stand out statistically, except for their passing defense which ranked 56th in the league. The team's win against Stony Brook may have been exaggerated, as the opponents had a low average of points per game last year. A.J. Turner showed promise with a strong run game, and he may be a key player for Marshall against Virginia Tech, who had a strong defense last season. Marshall is currently ranked #100 in offense and defense with a 0-0 record this season.

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Virginia Tech Hokies Analysis

The Virginia Tech Hokies are returning home after suffering a loss on the road against Vanderbilt with a final score of 34-27. Despite tying the game in regulation, they ultimately fell short in overtime. Kyron Drones performed well with 322 passing yards and two touchdowns, although facing a weak passing defense. The Hokies are known for their strong running game led by Bhayshul Tuten. Their defense allowed an average of 23.9 points per game last season. The Hokies must rely on their run game to cover the spread against a Marshall team coming off a strong win. With a power ranking of 23, the Hokies are ranked # for offense and # for defense, with an overall record of 0-1. Marshall has had success against Virginia Tech in recent matchups.

Virginia Tech Favored to Secure Decisive Victory in Home Opener Against Marshall

Since 2002, the Virginia Tech football team has demonstrated a dominant performance against Marshall, boasting a 4-1 record against the spread when playing at their home stadium. With a strong emphasis on their run game and a ranking of fourth overall in passing yards allowed last season, the Hokies are poised for a successful matchup. Conversely, Marshall's offense is likely to face more challenges after encountering a less formidable defense in their previous game. As a result, it is anticipated that Virginia Tech will secure a decisive victory in their upcoming home opener. Therefore, I am predicting Virginia Tech to cover the spread at -20.5 points in this game.

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SportsJaw Thundering Herd vs Hokies archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Thundering Herd vs Hokies matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Marshall Thundering Herd+575 → +900Moved
  • Moneyline · Virginia Tech Hokies-900 → -1,538Moved
  • Spread · Marshall Thundering Herd+17 (-110) → +21 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Virginia Tech Hokies-17 (-110) → -21 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over48 (-110) → 53.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under48 (-110) → 53.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Marshall Thundering Herd
0-0 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Virginia Tech Hokies
0-1 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-09-05T22:09:25.247Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-09-23Virginia Tech Hokies 17 · Marshall Thundering Herd 24
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Marshall Thundering Herd 31-14

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Marshall Thundering Herd 31-14 on September 7, 2024, a 17-point decision in the series. Virginia Tech Hokies' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 7-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Marshall Thundering Herd +21 (-110) spread, Marshall Thundering Herd covered, while the 45 combined points finished under the recorded total of 53.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DawhizSpread · Marshall Thundering Herd +17 (-110)Push
  • StevedTotal · Under 48 (-110)Win
  • Leadpipe_LocksSpread · Marshall Thundering Herd +20 (-110)Win
  • MoneymouthSpread · Virginia Tech Hokies -20.5 (-110)Loss
  • JohnTharpMoneyline · Virginia Tech Hokies -1,500Win
  • CoolioSpread · Marshall Thundering Herd +20.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Marshall Thundering Herd +20.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 53.5 (-110)Loss