Old Dominion is at No. 25 in the HERO Sports Group of Five Top 25 media poll this week. The Monarchs have shown they have a chance to be competitive in the Sun Belt.
First, they played a tough game against Indiana, which made it to the College Football Playoff last year. ODU ultimately lost 27-14.
Then ODU took care of business and defeated NC Central 54-6. The Monarchs are now 1-1 going into another Power Four matchup.
ODU goes on the road again to face Virginia Tech, which is 0-2 after losing to South Carolina and Vanderbilt.
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Old Dominion vs. Virginia Tech Betting Odds
Virginia Tech is a -6.5 college football betting odds favorite against Old Dominion, with the Over/Under being 51.5.
The moneyline for Old Dominion is +185, while it’s -225 for Virginia Tech.
Old Dominion vs. Virginia Tech On TV
The matchup between Old Dominion and Virginia Tech will be televised on the ACC Network.
The game will kick off at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 13. The contest is taking place at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Old Dominion vs. Virginia Tech Prediction
I predict Old Dominion will win and cover the 6.5-point spread. I also project the game will go Over 51.5 total points.
The Monarchs will be without former All-American linebacker Jason Henderson on the field, but this ODU defense is still one to be taken seriously. The Monarchs limited Indiana to 27 points and then held North Carolina Central to just six points.
And now they take on a Virginia Tech offense that’s scored 31 points over its last two games against South Carolina and Vanderbilt, both losses for the Hokies.
I’m not saying ODU is going to shut out Virginia Tech. But I do think the Monarchs have the talent on that side of the ball to give the Hokies some issues.
And I’m picking the Over because I think ODU quarterback Colton Joseph is going to be fantastic. He’s thrown for 353 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions on a 65% completion rate while leading the team with 228 yards and three touchdowns rushing.
I believe both offenses will have slow starts in this matchup. But as the game gets into the second half, I expect the score to be close and for both offenses to become a little more urgent.
And in the end, I believe Joseph and the Monarchs will find a way to win.
