Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Virginia Tech Hokies Matchup

Coming into this week four non-conference matchup, the Virginia Tech Hokies are the -3.5 point favorites over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The game is set for 3:30 ET at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg and will be broadcast on ACCN. The over/under line is currently at 45.5 points. The Hokies have a 2-1 record, while Rutgers is also 2-0 to start the season.

Scarlet Knights vs. Hokies Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Virginia Tech Hokies
Where: Blacksburg at Lane Stadium
Date: Saturday, September 21st
Betting Odds VTECH -3.5, RUTGER +138 | VTECH -164 O/U 45.5

Scarlet Knights Preview:

After a 49-17 victory over Akron, Rutgers is now 2-0 for the season. The Scarlet Knights were -24.5 point favorites and managed to cover the spread, with the game’s total score of 66 points surpassing the over/under line of 41.5 points.

Rutgers took control early, leading 7-0 after the first quarter. The Scarlet Knights extended their lead to 21-3 by halftime and then 35-10 after the third quarter, ensuring an easy win.

Scarlet Knights Offense Breakdown

Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis led Rutgers to a 49-17 win over Akron, throwing for 230 yards and three touchdowns while completing 60.9% of his passes. The Scarlet Knights' offense totaled 515 yards, with 285 yards coming on the ground and 230 through the air.

Rutgers' ground game was dominant, with Kyle Monangai rushing for 208 yards on 27 carries and scoring three touchdowns. Monangai averaged 7.7 yards per carry and found the end zone three times. Chris Long was the top receiver for the Scarlet Knights, with four receptions for 87 yards and one touchdown.

Scarlet Knights Team Defense

Rutgers' defense will look to tighten up after allowing 365 passing yards and four touchdowns to Akron in their most recent game. The Scarlet Knights gave up 416 total yards, but they did manage to pick off one pass. Despite this, they were able to come out on top, with Akron only managing 17 points.

Hokies Preview:

Rutgers took control early, leading 7-0 after the first quarter. The Scarlet Knights extended their lead to 21-3 by halftime and then 35-10 after the third quarter, ensuring an easy win.

Hokies Offense Breakdown

Virginia Tech's offense was dominant in their 37-17 win, racking up 465 total yards. The Hokies found success on the ground, rushing for 289 yards and three touchdowns. Kyron Drones was not only the team's leading passer, but also the top rusher, gaining 117 yards on the ground and adding a rushing touchdown.

In the passing game, Drones connected on 15 of 26 attempts for 176 yards. His top target was Jaylin Lane, who caught seven passes for 106 yards and a touchdown. Drones ended the game with a passer rating of 75.16 and one interception.

Hokies Team Defense

Virginia Tech's defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Old Dominion to just 50 passing yards on 6 completions. The Hokies picked off one pass and limited the Monarchs to 243 rushing yards and 17 points. Overall, Virginia Tech allowed just 293 total yards and 11 first downs.

Scarlet Knights vs Hokies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their three previous road games, Rutgers has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 12 points per game.
Through their last ten home contests, the Virginia Tech Hokies offense has averaged 28 points per game while allowing an average of 26. Virginia Tech posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 6-4 ATS.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights have a straight up record of 0-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-3-2.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Virginia Tech Hokies have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.