Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 16

Updated Sep. 16, 2023 3:05 p.m. ET

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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-0) are less than a touchdown favorite (-6.5) on Saturday, September 16, 2023 against the Virginia Tech Hokies (1-1). This game has an over/under of 38 points.

Last time out, the Scarlet Knights defeated the Temple Owls, with 36-7 being the final score. In their last contest, the Hokies lost against the Purdue Boilermakers, 24-17.

Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
Location: SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey
TV: BTN
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Rutgers vs Virginia Tech Betting Information updated as of September 16, 2023, 2:46 PM ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Rutgers	-6.5 (-112)	-258	+210	38	-110	-110

Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech Prediction

Pick ATS: Virginia Tech (+6.5)
Pick OU: Over (38)
Prediction: Rutgers 24, Virginia Tech 18

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Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech Betting Insights

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Scarlet Knights 22, Hokies 16.
The Scarlet Knights have a 72.1% chance to claim victory in this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Hokies hold a 32.3% implied probability.
Rutgers has covered twice in two games with a spread this season.
Virginia Tech has covered once in two chances against the spread this year.

Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech: 2023 Stats Comparison

	Rutgers	Virginia Tech
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	30.0 (74)	26.5 (90)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	7.0 (7)	20.5 (52)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	2 (34)	2 (34)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	4 (32)	3 (48)

Rutgers 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Kyle Monangai	RB	214 YDS / 2 TD / 107.0 YPG / 5.1 YPC
Gavin Wimsatt	QB	361 YDS (54.0%) / 2 TD / 0 INT 57 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 28.5 RUSH YPG
Ja'shon Benjamin	RB	82 YDS / 0 TD / 41.0 YPG / 3.3 YPC 1 REC / 33 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 16.5 REC YPG
JaQuae Jackson	WR	5 REC / 99 YDS / 0 TD / 49.5 YPG
Tyreem Powell	LB	17 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Mohamed Toure	LB	14 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Shaquan Loyal	DB	9 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 1 INT
Deion Jennings	LB	16 TKL / 0.0 TFL

Virginia Tech 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Grant Wells	QB	494 YDS (53.2%) / 5 TD / 2 INT 3 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 1.5 RUSH YPG
Jaylin Lane	WR	9 REC / 123 YDS / 2 TD / 61.5 YPG
Ali Jennings	WR	5 REC / 72 YDS / 2 TD / 36.0 YPG
Bhayshul Tuten	RB	59 YDS / 0 TD / 29.5 YPG / 2.2 YPC 3 REC / 50 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 25.0 REC YPG
Antwaun Powell	DL	10 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK
Keli Lawson	LB	16 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK
Jalen Stroman	S	16 TKL / 1.0 TFL
Alan Tisdale	LB	8 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK