Old Dominion Monarchs vs Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction, 9/12/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Old Dominion Monarchs vs Virginia Tech Hokies

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Hokies (-18.5)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

The Old Dominion Monarchs (1-0) are hitting the road to Lane Stadium on Saturday, September 12, 2026 where they will take on the Virginia Tech Hokies (1-0). Virginia Tech opens this matchup as 18.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is 50.5.

The Old Dominion Monarchs head into this game 1-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Monarchs played the Norfolk State Spartans and took home the win by a score of 31-10. The Old Dominion Monarchs ended up running the ball 42 different times and accumulated 176 yards, which earned them an average of 4.2 yards per carry. When all was said and done, they tallied 55 plays which totaled 319 yds. Old Dominion relinquished 14 completions on 20 attempts for 94 yards, and a completion rate of 70.0%. When it came to stopping the run, the Monarchs gave up 126 yds on 40 attempts, which is an average of 3.2 yards per rush allowed.

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The Monarchs have earned 319 total yards for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Old Dominion has earned 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 2 different times. Old Dominion has a total of 16 first downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 6 penalties for 65 yards. Offensively they are averaging 176.0 yards rushing ranking them 60th in the nation. Concerning scoring points, the Old Dominion Monarchs have an average of 31.0 PPG.

The Monarchs rank 41st in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 10.0 PPG. They are giving up an average of 3.2 yards per rush on the ground and 126.0 yards on the ground per game so far this season. For the year, they have conceded 126 rushing yards through 1 contest. In terms of yards through the air, the Monarchs have allowed 94 yards which puts them in 17th in Division 1. They are giving up 94.0 yards per outing via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 70.0%. Over the course of this season, they have surrendered 220.0 yards/contest which has them sitting 38th in Division 1. They have yielded no touchdowns by air and 1 touchdown on the ground.

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The Hokies head into this game 1-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Hokies went home victorious with a score of 73-3 when they faced the VMI Keydets. The Hokies finished the game with a total of 619 yds and they ran 72 plays (8.6 yds per play). Virginia Tech rushed the football for 6.7 yards per attempt, finishing with a total of 268 yds on 40 carries. Virginia Tech surrendered 43 run attempts for -4 yards (-0.1 yds per carry). The Hokies passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 38.5%, surrendering 87 yards on 5 for 13 through the air.

Regarding their scoring prowess, the Hokies are sitting 3rd in college football by tallying 73.0 PPG. The Virginia Tech Hokies average 619.0 yards/outing, which is good for 15th in the country. The Virginia Tech offense has racked up 93 penalty yards on 11 infraction, ranking them 14th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown no picks while conceding 2 fumbles and they have obtained 30 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Hokies have a total of 351 yards through the air. They average 268.0 yards per game via the rush.

Virginia Tech has surrendered a total of -4 rushing yards as well as no touchdowns via the rush for the year. They have conceded no touchdowns through the air as well as 87.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 14th in the country. They have totaled no fumbles recovered and 1 pick this season. The Hokies defense has participated in 56 plays, which is good for 34th in Division 1. The Hokies are allowing 3.0 points per game, which has them sitting 10th in college football.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Monarchs +18.5

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