Old Dominion (ODU) Monarchs vs Virginia Tech Hokies Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 13, 2025
On Saturday, the Old Dominion Monarchs visit Blacksburg, Virginia, and Lane Stadium to play the Virginia Tech Hokies. Old Dominion is 1-1 following its 54-6 victory over FCS NC Central last Saturday. Trequan Jones scored three touchdowns on the ground for Old Dominion, including one of 93 yards. Virginia Tech dropped to 0-2 following its 44-20 loss to Vanderbilt last Saturday. The Hokies lost the season opener 24-11 to South Carolina.
These teams met last season with the Hokies winning 37-17. Old Dominion will play without linebacker Jason Henderson, who retired after suffering a knee injury last season. Virginia Tech has five players listed as questionable, including three wide receivers. Make sure to read this in-depth Old Dominion Monarchs vs Virginia Tech Hokies prediction. Exciting vibes? Get ready with our free NCAAF picks for Old Dominion (ODU) Monarchs vs. Virginia Tech Hokies prediction and stay ahead of the game.
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Old Dominion is playing well both on offense and defense
The Old Dominion Monarchs score an average of 34.0 (55th) points per game and allow an average of 16.5 (53rd) points per game. Old Dominion gains 243.0 yards rushing and 186.5 yards passing for an average of 429.5 (53rd) yards of total offense per game. The Old Dominion defense allows 222.5 yards rushing and 147.0 yards passing for an average of 369.5 (86th) yards per game.
ODU quarterback Colton Joseph has 353 yards passing with three touchdowns and three interceptions. Joseph has been sacked twice. Joseph is the leading rusher for Old Dominion with 228 yards, while Trequan Jones is second with 163 yards. Both Joseph and Jones have three rushing touchdowns. Ja’Cory Thomas leads Old Dominion in receiving with 110 yards and one touchdown reception. Kicker Riley Callaghan is 9-for-9 on extra points and 1-for-1 on field goals. Safety Mario Easterly leads Old Dominion in tackles with 20. The Monarchs’ defense has made three quarterback sacks and intercepted two passes
Virginia Tech must improve its offense and its defense
The Virginia Tech Hokies score an average of 15.5 (121st) points per game, and allow an average of 34.0 (117th) points per game. Virginia Tech’s offense gains 114.5 yards rushing and 177.5 yards passing for an average of 292.0 (118th) yards of total offense per game. The defense for Virginia Tech allows 190.5 yards rushing and 218.5 yards passing for an average of 409.0 (101st) yards per game.
Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones has 355 yards passing with one touchdown and two interceptions. Drones has been sacked five times. Marcellous Hawkins leads Virginia Tech in rushing with 87 yards and an average of 3.8 yards per carry. Donavan Greene leads the Hokies in receiving, with 116 yards and an average of 29.0 yards per reception. Kicker John Love is 2-for-2 on extra points and 5-for-5 on field goals. Linebacker Michael Short is the leading tackler with 16. Virginia Tech has made four quarterback sacks and intercepted one pass.
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Spread Pick for Old Dominion (ODU) Monarchs vs. Virginia Tech Hokies
- Old Dominion Monarchs (4 units)
Old Dominion may not win this matchup with Virginia Tech straight up, but the Monarchs will play well enough against a Hokies team to cover the spread, which at this time is VT -7.5. Old Dominion is 55th in scoring, averaging 34.0 points per game, and 53rd in points allowed, averaging 16.5 points per game. Old Dominion has a strong ground game, averaging 243.0 yards per game, which is 26th in the nation, and faces a Virginia Tech defense that is 113th against the run, allowing an average of 190.5 yards per game on the ground. Old Dominion will run first and use the pass to keep the Virginia Tech defense honest, which will use plenty of clock, shorten the number of possessions for both, and allow the Monarchs to remain close enough to cover the spread. Virginia Tech's offense is very weak, scoring an average of just 15.5 points per game on 292.0 yards per game of total offense
Over/Under Pick for Old Dominion (ODU) Monarchs vs. Virginia Tech Hokies
- under (4 units)
As mentioned previously, Virginia Tech scores an average of just 15.5 points per game. The over/under total is 1-1 this season for Virginia Tech. Old Dominion allows an average of just 16.5 points per game, which is 53rd in the nation. The Monarchs give up plenty of yards on the ground at 222.5 yards per game, and Virginia Tech will have success running the ball as well as Old Dominion, which will take chunks of time off the clock.
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