Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina Prediction & Today: College Football Week 1 - Aug. 31 Expert Picks
We're in crunch time to lock in today's college football picks for the first of two games and my Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina predictions analyzes the latest betting odds with the Gamecocks set as a 6.5-point betting favorite for the 3 p.m. ET game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
This betting line has moved down as kickoff approaches despite South Carolina receiving the bulk of the betting action through Sunday morning.
Get more action on this game with Mike Spector's Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina player prop bets and Brenden Schaeffer's Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina parlay picks.
🏈 Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina predictions today
College football odds subject to change.
- Moneyline pick: South Carolina (-258 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐
- Against the spread pick: Virginia Tech +6.5 (-105 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐
- Over/Under pick: Under 52 (-110 via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
📝 Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina best bet
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⬇️ Under 51.5 (-105) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Last season, the Hokies went 5-4 with Kyron Drones under center, scoring at least 27 points in six of those games. But Drones wasn’t really tested by any great defenses last season, and he has to start this year against one that allowed just 18.1 points per game in 2024-25.
While the Gamecocks averaged 30.5 points per contest, 13 of their touchdowns belonged to Raheim Sanders, who is now in the NFL. Sanders has been replaced by Utah State transfer Rahsul Faison, and while Sellers is still one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the nation, I expect some early-season struggles against a Hokies defense that finished last year ranked 56th against both the pass and run.
FanDuel is offering the best price for the Under at -105. This suggests a 51.22% chance the Under hits, and a $10 bet would pay $9.52.
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⬆️ Rahsul Faison Over 50.5 (-114) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Hokies’ run defense was solid last season, and Sellers has a way of taking yards away from his running backs, but this total is undervaluing Faison. Faison finished last season with 1,109 rushing yards and averaged 5.6 yards per carry. He also topped 50.5 rushing yards in 11 games, including against Boise State, USC, and Utah.
While Sellers is great with his legs, he still finished with 17 fewer carries and 207 fewer yards than Sanders last season. Faison should still see plenty of carries in the run-first offense, as Sanders finished with 183 carries last season, just 15 fewer than Faison had at Utah State.
Our best sports betting sites have the total set at 50.5, but FanDuel is offering the best price at -114. The price suggests a 53.27% chance that Faison hits this Over, and a $10 bet would pay $8.77.
👀 Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina betting report
Here's how the betting action is coming in on Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina at BetMGM as of Sunday morning:
| Market | Opening Line | Current Line | % Bets | % Handle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | VT +7.5 / SC -7.5 | VT +7.5 / SC -7.5 | 33% / 67% | 34% / 66% |
| Total (O/U) | 45.5 | 51.5 | O 42% / U 58% | O 64% / U 36% |
| Moneyline (ML) | VT +280 / SC -345 | VT +240 / SC -300 | 45% / 55% | 19% / 81% |
📊 Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina odds: Week 1
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📈 Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina betting odds analysis
All week, the betting public has been all over the Gamecocks to cover. However, the spread has actually been moving in favor of the Hokies. Some sportsbooks have even dropped the line to an even 7 points, so it seems oddsmakers are very happy with the action they’re seeing for this game.
As for the total, bettors are split 50/50 on whether they think the Over or Under will hit. Don’t expect the number to change much, if at all.
Latest Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina odds
Here are the latest Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina odds via BetMGM two hours ahead of kickoff:
South Carolina has dropped to a 6.5-point betting favorite at BetMGM as of 12:55 p.m. ET. South Carolina is favored on the -6.5 side of the line with -115 odds they'll cover with a win by 7 or more points.
The total remains at 51.5 with -115 odds on the Over and -105 odds on the Under.
The Gamecocks are a 3.5-point favorite on the first-half spread.
🔢 Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina stats
Season stats courtesy of sports-reference.com.
| Virginia Tech | Statistic (per game) | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| 28.2 | Points | 30.5 |
| 22.8 | Points allowed | 18.1 |
| +0.6 | Turnover margin | +0.2 |
| 189.4 | Passing yards | 223.4 |
| 178.4 | Rushing yards | 184.4 |
| 215.9 | Passing yards allowed | 204.4 |
| 147.1 | Rushing yards allowed | 112.2 |
| +0.5 | Net yards per play | +0.5 |
🚑 Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina injuries
📺 Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina game info
- When: Sunday, Aug. 31
- Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET
- Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- How to watch: ESPN
❓ Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina FAQs
Who is favored to win Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina?
South Carolina is favored to win this game, though the moneyline odds have been moving in favor of Virginia Tech.
What is the spread for Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina?
The Gamecocks are favored by 6.5 points at BetMGM as of Sunday afternoon. The spread has moved in favor of Virginia Tech, despite overwhelming public support for South Carolina.
What is the Over/Under for Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina?
The total for this game is as high as 52 points.
What are the best bets for Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina?
The best bets for Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina are Under 51.5 points and Rahsul Faison to rush for more than 50.5 yards.
When is the Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina game?
Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina will be played today at 3 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game will air live on ESPN.
How do college football odds work?
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