{"id":30774,"date":"2024-08-16T09:52:11","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T13:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/?p=30774"},"modified":"2024-08-20T13:43:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T17:43:41","slug":"vanderbilt-football-predictions-2024-commodores-football-total-wins-picks-best-bets-games-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/college-football\/vanderbilt-football-predictions-2024-commodores-football-total-wins-picks-best-bets-games-to-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"Vanderbilt Football Predictions for 2024:  Vanderbilt Commodores Football Total Wins Picks, Best Bets &amp; Games To Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Expert college football handicapper Ron Marmalefsky looks at Vanderbilt college football and its chances in 2024. Ron provides expert picks for betting on the Commodores in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ron also offers total win predictions for Vanderbilt in 2024 (a great betting NCAAF betting future), areas to watch, favorability of schedule, and offers best bets tips on the Vanderbilt Commodores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WagerTalk, the home of expert sports picks and the legendary GoldSheet, offers free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/college-football\">college football best bets<\/a> and free NCAAF picks daily, as well as premium <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/picks\/college-football\">expert NCAAF betting picks<\/a> at amazing prices. And, don&#8217;t forget, at WagerTalk you can always find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/nfl\">NFL best bets today<\/a> updated constantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"grab-the-gold-sheet-2024-2025-betting-guide\">Grab the GoldSheet 2024-2025 Betting Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a partnership with WagerTalk&#8217;s Ralph Michaels, the GoldSheet team has compiled a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/add-digital-download-to-cart?data_digitalDownloadID=3227\">60-page college football betting guide<\/a> to help you prepare for the 2024-25 season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/add-digital-download-to-cart?data_digitalDownloadID=3227\">Available free of charge<\/a>, this preseason guide features our summer power ratings, projected point spreads and win probabilities for EVERY game of the upcoming season, plus coaching changes, quarterback transfers and much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/add-digital-download-to-cart?data_digitalDownloadID=3227\"><strong>Get The Goldsheet CFB Guide Free NOW<\/strong>!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nebraska-college-football-2024-preview-whats-the-situation\">Vanderbilt College Football 2024 Preview: What&#8217;s the Situation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vanderbilt\u2019s stat sheet isn\u2019t pretty.&nbsp; They are 12-69 the last decade inside the SEC, with Clark Lea 2-22.&nbsp; He\u2019s 9-27 here, with his top two wins outside of the SEC by three at 3-9 Colorado State and by two over a then 1-11 UConn.&nbsp; Is this his final chance?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2024-nebraska-corn-huskers-ncaaf-areas-to-watch\">2024 Vanderbilt NCAAF AREAS TO WATCH:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Much like New Mexico a year ago (brought in UAB\u2019s QB and coordinator), Vanderbilt poached New Mexico State.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>QB Pavia was electric, running and passing the Aggies to an amazing season.&nbsp; His coordinator is now here, and Jerry Kill, the former New Mexico Head Coach is here as a consultant.&nbsp; The lead RB returns, but he had modest stats.&nbsp; The WR and TE units are the worst in the SEC, and that\u2019s an issue.&nbsp; The OL looks a bit more cohesive.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vanderbilt allowed nearly 40 points per game in the SEC, 6.15 yards-per-carry, and over 71% to opposing QB\u2019s.\u00a0 They had 12 defensive sacks in SEC play.\u00a0 Vanderbilt can\u2019t blame turnovers, as they were just -1 in SEC play.\u00a0 Purdue, TCU and Wyoming supply the three transfer starters.\u00a0 <strong>Any improvement isn\u2019t likely to be dramatic.\u00a0 The entire special team unit is gone!\u00a0 Where\u2019s the good news?\u00a0<\/strong><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-68fcb977-7fff-37aa-f78b-c299732e442c\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; 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Our college football handicapping experts discuss this matchup from a sports betting perspective, sharing their picks and predictions vs. the current odds. #collegefootballpredictions #collegefootballpicks #cfbpicks \ud83c\udfc8 Virginia Tech Hokies vs Vanderbilt Commodores College Football Week 1 Betting Preview \ud83c\udfc8 \ud83d\udcc5 Date: August 31, 2024 \ud83d\udd52 Time: 12:00PM ET \/ 9:00AM PT \ud83d\udccd Location: FirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN \ud83d\udcfa TV Broadcast: ESPN \ud83d\udcf1 Team Hashtags: Virginia Tech Hokies: #Hokies Vanderbilt Commodores: #AnchorDown \ud83d\udcca Current Spread: Virginia Tech -13.5 \ud83d\udcc8 Total: 53.5 \ud83d\udd0d Matchup Overview: The Virginia Tech Hokies host the Vanderbilt Commodores in an exciting college football matchup to kick off the 2024 season. Both teams are eager to showcase their talent and set the tone for the rest of the year. \ud83c\udf1f Interesting Facts: Virginia Tech Hokies: Known for their &quot;Enter Sandman&quot; entrance, the Hokies have a passionate fan base and a tradition of strong defensive play, led by key players like Kyron Drones. Vanderbilt Commodores: The Commodores, featuring standout athletes like Diego Pavia, are known for their academic excellence and competitive spirit on the field. 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Sign up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/signup\">WagerTalk now!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/signup\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/http___cdn.taboola.com_libtrc_static_thumbnails_1702f98a90dd3f14c3dc525e510cd8bb.webp\" alt=\"Vanderbilt 2024 football predictions\" class=\"wp-image-30557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/http___cdn.taboola.com_libtrc_static_thumbnails_1702f98a90dd3f14c3dc525e510cd8bb.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/http___cdn.taboola.com_libtrc_static_thumbnails_1702f98a90dd3f14c3dc525e510cd8bb-300x188.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nebraska-2024-football-expert-handicapping-tip\">2024 Vanderbilt Football Schedule and Games to Watch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming a loss hosting Virginia Tech, the next two opponents have new staffs.&nbsp; Alcorn State went 7-4, and host Georgia State is projected to win 4.5 games this season.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the coach to have a shot at survival, this needs to be a 2-0 sweep.&nbsp; The other non-conference game is 10\/19, hosting Ball State.&nbsp; Mike Neu is a repeater on my bottom five coaches list.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clark Lea makes his debut this season.&nbsp; Which coach prevails?&nbsp; The only SEC team Vanderbilt plays who had a losing record a year ago is South Carolina.&nbsp; They are 2-11 SU hosting the Gamecocks, but their Head Coach has had road game issues (38-27 win at Vanderbilt in \u201922).&nbsp; The only other \u201cwinnable\u201d game in my eyes is the finale hosting Tennessee.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vols are a clearly superior team, but what if they have nothing to play for but a minor bowl bid?&nbsp; Vanderbilt is 3-14 SU as a host in this series, so no, this is not a great shot at victory, but at least there\u2019s some shot if the conditions are right.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vanderbilt 2024 Football Expert HANDICAPPING TIP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vanderbilt has had trouble at home vs. the spread, and counting an 0-3 ATS mark vs. FCS teams, now stand at 4-15 ATS at home.&nbsp; Despite large spreads, Vanderbilt is a play against team when not a rush pick (17-9 ATS, 3-1 in \u201923).&nbsp; I\u2019ll clearly chart the offense in September, but I don\u2019t expect to be endorsing Vanderbilt on too many plays in \u201924.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"grab-the-gold-sheet-2024-2025-betting-guide-1\">Grab the GoldSheet 2024-2025 Betting Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a partnership with WagerTalk&#8217;s Ralph Michaels, the GoldSheet team has compiled a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/add-digital-download-to-cart?data_digitalDownloadID=3227\">60-page college football betting guide<\/a> to help you prepare for the 2024-25 season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/add-digital-download-to-cart?data_digitalDownloadID=3227\">Available free of charge<\/a>, this preseason guide features our summer power ratings, projected point spreads and win probabilities for EVERY game of the upcoming season, plus coaching changes, quarterback transfers and much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/add-digital-download-to-cart?data_digitalDownloadID=3227\"><strong>G<\/strong>et <strong>The Ultimate NCAAF 2024 Betting Guide NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wager-talk-live-odds-screen-cfb\"><br>WagerTalk Live Odds Screen CFB<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WagerTalk\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/odds?sport=L2&amp;cb=0.3736292060054509\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">live college football odds screen<\/a>&nbsp;features up-to-the-minute lines from a variety of offshore and domestic sports books. 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Ron provides expert picks for betting on the Commodores in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Ron also offers total win predictions for Vanderbilt in 2024 (a great betting NCAAF betting future), areas to watch, favorability of schedule, and offers best bets tips on the Vanderbilt Commodores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>WagerTalk, the home of expert sports picks and the legendary GoldSheet, offers free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/college-football\">college football best bets<\/a> and free NCAAF picks daily, as well as premium <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/picks\/college-football\">expert NCAAF betting picks<\/a> at amazing prices. And, don't forget, at WagerTalk you can always find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/nfl\">NFL best bets today<\/a> updated constantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"grab-the-gold-sheet-2024-2025-betting-guide\">Grab the GoldSheet 2024-2025 Betting Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>In a partnership with WagerTalk's Ralph Michaels, the GoldSheet team has compiled a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/add-digital-download-to-cart?data_digitalDownloadID=3227\">60-page college football betting guide<\/a> to help you prepare for the 2024-25 season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/add-digital-download-to-cart?data_digitalDownloadID=3227\">Available free of charge<\/a>, this preseason guide features our summer power ratings, projected point spreads and win probabilities for EVERY game of the upcoming season, plus coaching changes, quarterback transfers and much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nebraska-college-football-2024-preview-whats-the-situation\">Vanderbilt College Football 2024 Preview: What's the Situation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Vanderbilt\u2019s stat sheet isn\u2019t pretty.&nbsp; They are 12-69 the last decade inside the SEC, with Clark Lea 2-22.&nbsp; He\u2019s 9-27 here, with his top two wins outside of the SEC by three at 3-9 Colorado State and by two over a then 1-11 UConn.&nbsp; Is this his final chance?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2024-nebraska-corn-huskers-ncaaf-areas-to-watch\">2024 Vanderbilt NCAAF AREAS TO WATCH:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Much like New Mexico a year ago (brought in UAB\u2019s QB and coordinator), Vanderbilt poached New Mexico State.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>QB Pavia was electric, running and passing the Aggies to an amazing season.&nbsp; His coordinator is now here, and Jerry Kill, the former New Mexico Head Coach is here as a consultant.&nbsp; The lead RB returns, but he had modest stats.&nbsp; The WR and TE units are the worst in the SEC, and that\u2019s an issue.&nbsp; The OL looks a bit more cohesive.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Vanderbilt allowed nearly 40 points per game in the SEC, 6.15 yards-per-carry, and over 71% to opposing QB\u2019s.\u00a0 They had 12 defensive sacks in SEC play.\u00a0 Vanderbilt can\u2019t blame turnovers, as they were just -1 in SEC play.\u00a0 Purdue, TCU and Wyoming supply the three transfer starters.\u00a0 <strong>Any improvement isn\u2019t likely to be dramatic.\u00a0 The entire special team unit is gone!\u00a0 Where\u2019s the good news?\u00a0<\/strong><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-68fcb977-7fff-37aa-f78b-c299732e442c\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;\"><\/span><\/div><\/span>\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Vanderbilt Football 2024 Predicted Total Wins Prediction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3-9, and a coaching change.&nbsp; It could be worse, but I like the potential at QB, and the offensive coaching staff is an upgrade.&nbsp; If they do have some win chances, let\u2019s hope the new PK can deliver.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"college-football-week-0-predictions-picks\">Vanderbilt College Football Week 0 Betting Picks &amp; Predictions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<iframe src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZSbQlWG8oF0?origin=https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com'><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"love-what-you-see-sign-up-for-a-free-wager-talk-account\">Love What You See?  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Sign up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/signup\">WagerTalk now!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/signup\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/http___cdn.taboola.com_libtrc_static_thumbnails_1702f98a90dd3f14c3dc525e510cd8bb.webp\" alt=\"Vanderbilt 2024 football predictions\" class=\"wp-image-30557\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nebraska-2024-football-expert-handicapping-tip\">2024 Vanderbilt Football Schedule and Games to Watch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming a loss hosting Virginia Tech, the next two opponents have new staffs.&nbsp; Alcorn State went 7-4, and host Georgia State is projected to win 4.5 games this season.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>For the coach to have a shot at survival, this needs to be a 2-0 sweep.&nbsp; The other non-conference game is 10\/19, hosting Ball State.&nbsp; Mike Neu is a repeater on my bottom five coaches list.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Clark Lea makes his debut this season.&nbsp; Which coach prevails?&nbsp; The only SEC team Vanderbilt plays who had a losing record a year ago is South Carolina.&nbsp; They are 2-11 SU hosting the Gamecocks, but their Head Coach has had road game issues (38-27 win at Vanderbilt in \u201922).&nbsp; The only other \u201cwinnable\u201d game in my eyes is the finale hosting Tennessee.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Vols are a clearly superior team, but what if they have nothing to play for but a minor bowl bid?&nbsp; Vanderbilt is 3-14 SU as a host in this series, so no, this is not a great shot at victory, but at least there\u2019s some shot if the conditions are right.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vanderbilt 2024 Football Expert HANDICAPPING TIP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Vanderbilt has had trouble at home vs. the spread, and counting an 0-3 ATS mark vs. FCS teams, now stand at 4-15 ATS at home.&nbsp; Despite large spreads, Vanderbilt is a play against team when not a rush pick (17-9 ATS, 3-1 in \u201923).&nbsp; I\u2019ll clearly chart the offense in September, but I don\u2019t expect to be endorsing Vanderbilt on too many plays in \u201924.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"grab-the-gold-sheet-2024-2025-betting-guide-1\">Grab the GoldSheet 2024-2025 Betting Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>In a partnership with WagerTalk's Ralph Michaels, the GoldSheet team has compiled a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/add-digital-download-to-cart?data_digitalDownloadID=3227\">60-page college football betting guide<\/a> to help you prepare for the 2024-25 season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/add-digital-download-to-cart?data_digitalDownloadID=3227\">Available free of charge<\/a>, this preseason guide features our summer power ratings, projected point spreads and win probabilities for EVERY game of the upcoming season, plus coaching changes, quarterback transfers and much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wager-talk-live-odds-screen-cfb\"><br>WagerTalk Live Odds Screen CFB<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>WagerTalk\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/odds?sport=L2&amp;cb=0.3736292060054509\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">live college football odds screen<\/a>&nbsp;features up-to-the-minute lines from a variety of offshore and domestic sports books. 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