| MATCHUP | Monarchs Old Dominion | Hokies Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-1 | 0-3 |
| Where | Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA | |
| When | Saturday, September 13, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
The Old Dominion Monarchs and the Virginia Tech Hokies meet in week 3 college football action from Lane Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Old Dominion Monarchs vs. Virginia Tech Hokies prediction.
Old Dominion Monarchs Recap
The Old Dominion Monarchs come into this game looking to add on to their 54-6 win over NC Central last time out to sit at 1-1 on the year. After this game, Old Dominion will head home for a matchup with Liberty.
Monarchs Looking For Big Road Win
Colton Joseph has thrown for 353 yards, 3 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 65.2% passing while also rushing for 228 yards and 3 TDs on the ground as well. Trequan Jones also has 163 rushing yards with 3 touchdowns this season while Ja’Cory Thomas has 8 catches for 110 yards and a score and Tre’ Brown III has 7 catches for 101 yards as well on the year. On defense, Mario Easterly has a team-high 20 total tackles while Jerome Carter has 16 total tackles including a team-high 10 solo tackles. Jeremy Mack Jr. has a pair of sacks to lead ODU while the Monarchs as a unit have combined for 3 sacks and a pair of INTs so far this season.
Virginia Tech Hokies Recap
The Virginia Tech Hokies come into this game looking to rebound from a 44-20 loss at the hands of Vanderbilt last time out to sit at 0-2 this season. After this game, Virginia Tech will take on the Wofford Terriers at home.
Hokies Searching For First Win Of The Year
Kyron Drones has thrown for 355 yards, a touchdown and 2 interceptions on 50% passing while Marcellous Hawkins leads Virginia Tech in rushing with 87 rushing yards on 23 carries. Donavon Greene has a team-high 116 receiving yards while Ayden Greene has a team-high 7 grabs for 81 yards.On defense, Michael Short leads the Hokies with 16 total tackles while Virginia Tech’s defensive unit as a whole has combined for 4 sacks and an interception so far this season.
Old Dominion Monarchs @ Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Trends: Week 3
Why the Virginia Tech Hokies will win
- Old Dominion has lost each of its last eight games against teams from Virginia.
- Virginia Tech has won eight of its last nine games against teams from Virginia.
- Virginia Tech has covered the spread in each of its last five games against teams from Virginia.
- Old Dominion has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games against teams from Virginia.
- Old Dominion has lost the first half in six of its last seven road games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Virginia Tech has won the first quarter in 17 of its last 22 games against non-conference opponents at Lane Stadium.
Why the Old Dominion Monarchs will win
- Virginia Tech has lost three of its last four games as a favorite.
- Old Dominion has won three of its last four games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Virginia Tech has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine games against non-conference opponents at Lane Stadium.
- Old Dominion has covered the spread in five of its last six games as a road underdog.
- Virginia Tech has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Virginia Tech’s last four games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Old Dominion’s last four games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Virginia Tech Hokies Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Donavon Greene leads the Atlantic Coast Conference for yards per reception (29.0) this season.
Old Dominion Monarchs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Colton Joseph leads the Sun Belt Conference for rushing touchdowns (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Virginia Tech ranks 136th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (17.5).
- Virginia Tech ranks 136th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-16.0).
- Old Dominion ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Old Dominion ranks T1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (100.0).
Old Dominion Monarchs vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction
I’m on the Monarchs and the points here. I’m just not loving the Hokies with Drones at QB, and this is a Virginia Tech team that’s been a shell of what past Hokie teams have been in Blacksburg. ODU has looked better in limited action so far and I think at worst, the Monarchs keep it within the number. Give me the Monarchs and the points in this one.