Old Dominion Monarchs vs Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction, 9/13/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Old Dominion Monarchs vs Virginia Tech Hokies

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025

Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA

TV: ESPN/ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Hokies (-7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51

The Old Dominion Monarchs (1-1) are headed to Lane Stadium on Saturday, September 13, 2025 where they will go up against the Virginia Tech Hokies (0-2). Old Dominion opens this contest as 7.5-point dogs. The over/under is 51.

The Old Dominion Monarchs step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Monarchs faced the North Carolina Central Eagles and went home with a win by a final score of 54-6. When all was said and done, they tallied 63 plays which gave them 544 yds. The Old Dominion Monarchs rushed the ball a total of 34 times and accumulated 267 yards, which is an average of 7.9 yds per carry. On the ground, the Monarchs gave up 136 yds on 38 tries, which is an average of 3.6 yards per run allowed. Old Dominion conceded 13 completions on 27 tries for 101 yards, and a completion rate of 48.1%.

The Monarchs have attained 858 total yards over the course of this year. With reference to getting in the endzone, Old Dominion has compiled 3 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 4 different times. Old Dominion has a total of 35 first downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 15 penalties for 144 yds. Offensively they have an average of 242.5 yards in the run game which has them sitting 22nd in the nation. When it comes to putting points on the board, the Old Dominion Monarchs are sitting at 34.0 points per game.

When it comes to passing yardage, the Monarchs have allowed 294 yds which puts them in 36th in college football. They have conceded 147.0 yards per game through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 52.5%. For the season, they are allowing 369.5 yards/game which ranks them 95th in D-1. They have yielded 2 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.7 yards per rushing attempt and 222.5 rushing yards per game so far this year. In total, they have given up 445 running yards through 2 contests. The Monarchs rank 57th in the country when it comes to the opposition scoring, giving up 16.5 points per game.

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The Hokies head into this game 0-2 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Hokies took a loss by a final score of 44-20 when they faced the Vanderbilt Commodores. Virginia Tech surrendered 37 running attempts for 262 yds (7.1 yds per carry). The Hokies secondary gave up a completion rate of 70.0%, relinquishing 228 yards on 14 for 20 passing. The Hokies finished the game with a total of 248 yds while they ran 60 plays (4.1 yds per play). Virginia Tech ran the football for 3.7 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 114 yards on 31 attempts.

Concerning their scoring prowess, the Hokies are sitting 120th in Division 1 by scoring 15.5 points per contest. The Virginia Tech Hokies are averaging 292.0 yards/contest, which has them sitting 116th in Division 1. The Virginia Tech offense has compiled 70 yds of penalties on 7 infractions, which is 121st in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have been able to earn 35 first downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Hokies have earned 355 yards via the pass as well as an average of 177.5 passing yards per outing, which ranks 103rd in the nation. They have an average of 114.5 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 229 yards for this season.

Virginia Tech has surrendered a total of 381 rushing yards (190.5 yards per outing) in addition to 4 touchdowns via the rush for the season. They have given up 4 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 218.5 yards per outing, which has them ranked 87th in Division 1. They have compiled 1 fumble recovery and 1 interception over the course of the season. The Hokies defense has taken part in 113 plays, which is good for 28th in college football. The Hokies are relinquishing 34.0 points per game, which has them 118th in the country.

Who will win tonight's Monarchs/Hokies college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Monarchs +7.5

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