Wake Forest at Boston College College Football Picks & Parlay 9/9/2017

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Alumni Stadium

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Alumni Stadium is the venue for the game between the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Boston College Eagles on Saturday, September 9, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Boston College as 3 point favorites. The total has been set at 44. The Eagles are 0-1-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 0-1-0. The Demon Deacons are 1-0-0 ATS and their over/under record is 1-0-0.

Valuable Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Trends

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 1-0-0 against the over/under

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 1-0-0 against the spread

Important Boston College Eagles Betting Trends

The Boston College Eagles are 0-1-0 against the over/under

The Boston College Eagles are 0-1-0 against the spread

Key Wake Forest Demon Deacons Injuries

08/26/17 DL Paris Black None 3-game suspension (eligible to return 9/23 vs Appalachian State)
08/25/17 DB Traveon Redd Elbow out indefinitely

Key Boston College Eagles Injuries

No key injuries to report

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have run for 248 yards as a unit, which ranks 33rd in the nation. They've run 45 times, averaging 5.5 yards per rush as a unit. The Demon Deacons have been penalized on offense 4 times for 25 yards so far this year, which has them 105th in the country in penalties. They are 30th in Division 1 in points scored with 51. They have run 72 plays this year for 487 yards, which ranks them 60th in the nation in total offense. The Demon Deacons average 6.8 yards per play, which is 36th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 28 1st downs this season, ranking them 25th overall as an offensive unit. John Wolford has completed 11 throws while attempting 15 passes for a completion percentage of 73.3%. He has passed for 107 yards this year. He averages 11.1 adjusted yards per throw and 7.1 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 199.3.

Defensive Statistics

The Demon Deacons rush defense has given up 45 attempts for 207 yards this season, putting them in 94th place in the country against the run. They have had 5 penalties for 45 yards on defense this year. That places them 51st in Division 1. Wake Forest is 28th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 7. They have given up a total of 248 yards on D, which is 33rd in the nation. The Demon Deacons are 55th in yards per play allowed with 4.6. Opponent offenses have completed 2 throws on 9 attempts against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons defense this season, ranking them 6th and 8th in the country. The Wake Forest pass defense has also surrendered a total of 41 yards in the air, which is 11th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

Wake Forest Demon Deacons kickers have made 86% of their extra points, going 6 for 7 this season. Wake Forest is 18th in the country in punt returns with 4. They've totaled 76 punt return yards and average 19 yards per return, which is 13th in D-1. They have returned 2 kicks for 39 yards on special teams, which puts them 82nd in kick return yardage. The Demon Deacons average 20 yards per kick return and they are 39th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 602.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Eagles are 94th in Division 1 in points scored with 23. They have run 92 plays this season for 339 yards, which ranks them 86th in the nation in total offense. The Boston College Eagles average 3.7 yards per play, which is 117th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 21 1st downs this year, placing them 70th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Boston College has run for 148 yards as a team, which ranks 74th in the country. They've run 50 times, averaging 3 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Eagles have been penalized on offense 8 times for 79 yards so far this season, which has them 32nd in the nation in penalties. Anthony Brown has thrown for 191 yards this season. He has completed 26 passes on 42 attempts for a completion percentage of 61.9%. His quarterback rating this year is 111.1. He averages 4.5 yards per pass attempt and 4.4 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

Boston College is 57th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 20. They have surrendered a total of 367 yards on D, which is 64th in Division 1. The Eagles are ranked 67th in yards per play allowed with 5. Opposing offenses have completed 16 passes on 39 attempts against the Boston College defense this season, placing them 48th and 93rd in the country. The Boston College Eagles pass defense has also given up a total of 203 yards through the air, which is 60th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 35 attempts for 164 yards this year, putting them in 84th place in D-1 against the run. The Eagles have committed 8 penalties for 70 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 90th in the nation.

Special Teams Stats

Boston College has returned 4 kicks for 81 yards on special teams, ranking 38th in kick return yardage. The Boston College Eagles average 20 yards per kick return and they are 90th in the country in all-purpose yards with 431. The Eagles have attempted 3 field goals this season and made 3, which is 6th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 100%. Boston College kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 2 for 2 this year. Their punters have totaled 348 yards on 9 punts, averaging 39 yards per punt. That places them 92nd in Division 1 in punting average.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Demon Deacons +3 and under 44 total points

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