The Hokies will play the Commodores on Saturday, August 31st, 2024. The matchup takes place at FirstBank Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2024 college football season has begun, with Virginia Tech and Vanderbilt scheduled to matchup at FirstBank Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2023 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Virginia Tech had a 96.33 conference power ranking in the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Vanderbilt in the 2023 season was 94.67.
- Away Virginia Tech - At the end of the 2023 regular season, Virginia Tech had a 2-4 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the ACC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Vanderbilt - Vanderbilt finished the 2023 regular season with a 2-4 record as a home team. They ranked 5th in the SEC Conference for home team wins in 2023.
- Points Scored - Virginia Tech wound up 7th (384) in the ACC Conference, with Vanderbilt ranked 7th (274) for points scored in the 2023 SEC Conference.
- Points Against - Virginia Tech finished 8th (311) in the ACC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Vanderbilt wound up 1st (434) in the 2023 SEC Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Virginia Tech had a 7-6 regular season overall record, with Vanderbilt notching a 2-10 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild showdown at FirstBank Stadium on August 31st!
The Virginia Tech and Vanderbilt are set to clash in Week 1 action.
Virginia Tech finished 7-6 last season, while Vanderbilt struggled at 2-10.
SportsBetting3.com has the latest odds for this game, so be sure to review them below. Don't miss your chance to bet on this game and watch the action unfold live!
Best Hokies at Commodores Odds
| Underdog Vanderbilt | Favorite Virginia Tech |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Vanderbilt | Favorite Virginia Tech |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Virginia Tech is a -13.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Vanderbilt is a +13.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 48.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 48.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Virginia Tech is a -550 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Vanderbilt is a +400 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Virginia Tech
Vanderbilt
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT | -13.5 -110+13.5 -110 |
Underdog Vanderbilt - Vanderbilt bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +13.5 Vanderbilt underdog bet wins if they lose by 13 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 14 or more.
Favorite Virginia Tech - Virginia Tech bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -13.5 Virginia Tech favorite bet wins if they win by 14 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 13 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Virginia Tech at Vanderbilt Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Virginia Tech
Vanderbilt
First Team To Score
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT | -200+155Bet |
Virginia Tech
Vanderbilt
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT | -250+165+10000Bet |
Virginia Tech
Vanderbilt
Game to Overtime
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT | Yes +1350No -10000Bet |
Virginia Tech
Vanderbilt
Both Teams Score 10+
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT | Yes -450No +320Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Virginia Tech
Vanderbilt
Both Teams Score 20+
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT | Yes +145No -190Bet |
Virginia Tech
Vanderbilt
Both Teams Score 30+
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT | Yes +825No -2000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 1 | Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt Saturday, August 31st, 2024 | VAN 34, VT 27 (OT) FirstBank Stadium | Vanderbilt by 7 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC | |||||||||
| Virginia Tech | 0-0 | 0.000 | 2 | 1 | 95 | 65 | 1-0 | 1-1 | W2 |
| SEC | |||||||||
| Vanderbilt | 0-0 | 0.000 | 2 | 1 | 121 | 63 | 2-0 | 0-1 | L1 |
Virginia Tech & Vanderbilt Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Virginia Tech Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Virginia Tech | +35000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Vanderbilt | +100000 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt | VAN 34, VT 27 (OT) Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Marshall vs Virginia Tech | VT 31, MRSH 14 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Virginia Tech vs Old Dominion | VT 37, ODU 17 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Rutgers vs Virginia Tech | Saturday, September 21st, 2024 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Virginia Tech vs Miami (FL) | Friday, September 27th, 2024 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 6 | Virginia Tech vs Stanford | Saturday, October 5th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Boston College vs Virginia Tech | Thursday, October 17th, 2024 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Georgia Tech vs Virginia Tech | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Virginia Tech vs Syracuse | Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Clemson vs Virginia Tech | Saturday, November 9th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Virginia Tech vs Duke | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Virginia vs Virginia Tech | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt | VAN 34, VT 27 (OT) Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Alcorn State vs Vanderbilt | VAN 55, ALCN 0 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Vanderbilt vs Georgia State | GAST 36, VAN 32 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Vanderbilt vs Missouri | Saturday, September 21st, 2024 4:15 pm EDT |
| Week 6 | Alabama vs Vanderbilt | Saturday, October 5th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | Vanderbilt vs Kentucky | Saturday, October 12th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Ball State vs Vanderbilt | Saturday, October 19th, 2024 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Texas vs Vanderbilt | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Vanderbilt vs Auburn | Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | South Carolina vs Vanderbilt | Saturday, November 9th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Vanderbilt vs LSU | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Tennessee vs Vanderbilt | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 31st, 2024 at 12:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.