Virginia Tech Hokies Vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish: College Football Betting Preview And Insights – October 9, 2021

Written By Staff on October 4, 2021Last Updated on November 7, 2021

The oddsmakers have designated the No. 14 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-1) as the favored team (-1) for their upcoming game against the Virginia Tech Hokies (3-1) on October 9, 2021, scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM ET. The game is expected to have a total of 47 points scored, as per the over/under set for the matchup.

Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Notre Dame -1 -110 -110 47 -110 -110

The betting information provided in this article is based on data from DraftKings as of October 7, 2021, 12:00 AM ET. Please refer to the table below for the latest betting odds, and if you wish to place a bet, click here to visit DraftKings Sportsbook.

Betting on Virginia college teams and college games held within the state is prohibited as per Virginia State Law.

Game Information

  • The scheduled game day is Saturday, October 9, 2021.
  • The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM Eastern Time.
  • Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
  • Stadium: Lane Stadium
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Hokies Player Insights

  • Virginia Tech’s Braxton Burmeister has been a standout performer this season. He has amassed an impressive 604 passing yards, averaging 151 yards per game. Burmeister has exhibited accuracy, completing 62.3% of his passes, and has thrown four touchdown passes while only being intercepted once. Additionally, he has showcased his versatility by contributing 88 rushing yards, averaging 22 yards per game, on 36 carries and scoring one rushing touchdown.
  • Jalen Holston leads the team in rushing yards with a total of 159 (averaging 39.8 per game) achieved through 37 carries and one touchdown so far this year.
  • Raheem Blackshear has been having a productive season, accumulating 142 rushing yards at an average of 35.5 yards per game. He achieved this impressive feat with 37 carries and scored three touchdowns. Additionally, he showcased his versatility by receiving 122 yards on 10 catches, averaging 30.5 yards per game in that aspect.
  • With 16 receptions and one touchdown, Tre Turner has accumulated an impressive 250 receiving yards, ranking him as the team’s leading receiver with an average of 62.5 yards per game.
  • This year, Tayvion Robinson has accumulated a total of 125 receiving yards, averaging 31.3 yards per game. In addition, he has successfully caught 10 passes and scored one touchdown.

Hokies Team Stats

  • This season, the Fighting Irish have given up an average of 23.4 points per game, which is nearly identical to the 23.5 points scored by the Hokies.
  • The Fighting Irish are scoring an average of 15.5 points per game (30.8), which is higher than the Hokies’ average points allowed (15.3).
  • Virginia Tech has a 3-1 record this season when they limit their opponents to a score below 30.8 points.
  • In 2021, the Hokies offense has maintained an average of 259 yards per game, while the Fighting Irish defense has permitted their opponents to gain 368.8 yards per game, exceeding the Hokies’ offensive average by 109.8 yards.
  • The Hokies’ rushing offense, ranked 111th in the FBS with an average of 108 yards per game, will face the Fighting Irish’s rushing defense, ranked 48th, allowing 123.4 yards per game on the ground.

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Hokies Betting Insights

  • This season, Virginia Tech has recorded a 2-2-0 record when it comes to covering the point spread.
  • When playing as underdogs with at least a one-point spread, the Hokies have a record of 1-1 against the spread.
  • So far this season, Virginia Tech’s games have not exceeded the total score even once.
  • The Hokies have emerged victorious in their lone ACC game this year, exhibiting their prowess as underdogs with at least a 1-point disadvantage.
  • In their previous matchup, the Hokies secured a 21-10 win against the Richmond Spiders, falling short of covering the spread as 29-point favorites.
  • The teams fell short of the set total of 50 for that game.

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