Virginia vs. Tennessee Prediction
Non-conference foes meet in Week 1 of the college football season on Saturday when No. 12 Tennessee takes on Virginia at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. With the Vols listed as 28-point favorites and the total sitting at 58 points, what’s the smart bet today in Nashville?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
215 Virginia Cavaliers (+28) vs. 216 Tennessee Volunteers (-28); o/u 58
12:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, September 2, 2023
Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN
Virginia vs. Tennessee Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 56% of bets are on Tennessee. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Virginia Cavaliers Game Notes
Perris Jones is listed as the starting running back for Virginia’s game Saturday at Tennessee, Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com reports. Jones won out over Mike Hollins, a fellow rusher who logged over 200 yards for Virginia in 2022. The former finished that year with 81 carries and six receptions for 408 all-purpose yards (365 rushing and 43 receiving) and four touchdowns across eight games.
Tennessee Volunteers Game Notes
Jourdan Thomas is questionable for Saturday’s game versus Virginia due to a knee injury, Patrick Brown of 247Sports.com reports. Thomas is coming off a knee surgery and has been limited in preseason practices. If he doesn’t suit up Saturday, his next chance to do so will be next Saturday’s matchup with Austin Peay.
Virginia vs. Tennessee Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Virginia’s last 11 games
Virginia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Tennessee is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
Tennessee is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Virginia vs. Tennessee Betting Prediction
The Joe Milton era started last year in the Orange Bowl but now he gets a full season to show that he can successfully take over for Hendon Hooker, who is now a member of the Detroit Lions. Tennessee’s offense is loaded but Virginia can play a little defense and the Cavaliers don’t figure to move the ball much against this Volunteer defensive line. Give me the under.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 1 PREDICTION: VIRGINIA/TENNESSEE UNDER 58