The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-0) are visiting the Virginia Tech Hokies (2-1) this Saturday afternoon in nonconference action inside Lane Stadium. Rutgers is coming off a blowout home win on Sept. 7 against the Akron Zips 49-17. Virginia Tech is also coming off a road win 37-17 against the Old Dominion Monarchs. Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has 377 passing yards with six touchdowns and one interception. Running back Kyle Monangai has 46 carries, 373 yards, and four touchdowns in their first three games played.
Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones has 628 passing yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions through three games. Running back Bhayshul Tuten has 52 carries, 269 yards, and four touchdowns.
Will the Rutgers Scarlet Knights upset the Virginia Tech Hokies at home and go 3-0?
Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Rutgers | +3.5
(-105) |
O44.5
(-115) |
+145 |
| Virginia Tech | -3.5
(-115) |
U44.5
(-105) |
-170 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech Match Details
- Fixture: Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech
- Date and Time: September 21st, 2024, 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA
Key Stats
Rutgers
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights enter this matchup at 2-0, averaging 46.5 points per game this season. Running back Kyle Monangai leads the team in rushing with 46 carries for 373 yards (8.1 yards per carry) and four rushing touchdowns. QB Athan Kaliakmanis is averaging 125.6 passing yards per game and is completing 61.7% of his passes. He has thrown for six TDs to one INT to start the season.
Wide receiver Dymere Miller has eight receptions for 114 yards and one touchdown. He averages 14.3 yards per catch. Miller is the leading receiver on the Scarlet Knights through three games.
Virginia Tech
The Virginia Tech Hokies are coming off a big win against Old Dominion last week beating them 37-17. The Hokies are 2-1 on the season. Quarterback Kyron Drones has a QBR of 53.9 and he is averaging 209.3 passing yards per game with four touchdowns and two interceptions.
Wide receiver Jaylin Lane has 15 receptions, 209 yards and one touchdown through three games for the Hokies. He is averaging 13.9 a catch. Lane will look to have a good game against Rutgers on Saturday.
Prediction
This matchup wil be a close on in score both teams are coming off wins from last week and have been playing good football. The Virginia Tech Hokies are the slight favorite with a MoneyLine of -170. The Hokies are at home this week and will need a win against unranked Rutgers since the following week Virginia Tech plays ACC rival ranked #8 Miami Hurricanes.
Final Pick
Virginia Tech (-170)
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