Miami at Boston College College Football Picks and Predictions 10/26/2018

Friday, October 26, 2018

Alumni Stadium

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Alumni Stadium is the venue for the game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Boston College Eagles on Friday, October 26, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Miami as 3 point favorites. The Eagles are 5-2-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 5-2-0. The Hurricanes are 3-4-0 ATS and their over/under record is 5-2-0.

Valuable Miami Hurricanes Betting Trends

The Miami Hurricanes are 5-2-0 against the over/under

The Miami Hurricanes are 3-4-0 against the spread

Important Boston College Eagles Betting Trends

The Boston College Eagles are 5-2-0 against the over/under

The Boston College Eagles are 5-2-0 against the spread

Key Miami Hurricanes Injuries

10/21/18 QB Malik Rosier None has been named the starter Friday vs Boston College
10/19/18 WR Brian Hightower Ankle is out indefinitely
10/13/18 LB Charles Perry Undisclosed has left team
10/09/18 QB Cade Weldon Suspension is OUT three games (eligible to return 11/9 vs Georgia Tech)
10/07/18 WR Ahmmon Richards Knee is out for season
09/27/18 LB De'Andre Wilder Neck is out for season
09/18/18 TE Brian Polendey Undisclosed is out for season
09/10/18 DL Gregory Rousseau Ankle is out indefinitely
08/15/18 OL George Brown Jr. Knee is out indefinitely
08/08/18 TE Michael Irvin II Knee is out indefinitely

Key Boston College Eagles Injuries

10/21/18 RB AJ Dillon Ankle is questionable Friday vs Miami Florida

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Miami Hurricanes have run for 1,318 yards as a unit, which ranks 61st in the nation. They've run 282 times, averaging 4.7 yards per rush as a unit. The Hurricanes have been penalized on offense 39 times for 346 yards so far this year, which has them 89th in the country in penalties. They are 30th in Division 1 in points scored with 262. They have run 473 plays this year for 2,796 yards, which ranks them 90th in the nation in total offense. The Hurricanes average 5.9 yards per play, which is 55th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 139 1st downs this season, ranking them 92nd overall as an offensive unit. N'Kosi Perry has completed 50 throws while attempting 89 passes for a completion percentage of 56.2%. He has passed for 666 yards this year. He averages 7.4 adjusted yards per throw and 7.5 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 148.6.

Defensive Statistics

The Hurricanes rush defense has given up 257 attempts for 739 yards this season, putting them in 13th place in the country against the run. They have had 34 penalties for 331 yards on defense this year. That places them 34th in Division 1. Miami is 18th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 127. They have given up a total of 1,655 yards on D, which is 1st in the nation. The Hurricanes are 2nd in yards per play allowed with 3.8. Opponent offenses have completed 91 throws on 175 attempts against the Miami Hurricanes defense this season, ranking them 4th and 7th in the country. The Miami pass defense has also surrendered a total of 916 yards in the air, which is 1st overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Miami Hurricanes have tried 8 field goals this year and made 6, which is 85th in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 75%. Miami Hurricanes kickers have made 97% of their extra points, going 34 for 35 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,132 yards on 29 punts, averaging 39 yards per punt. That ranks them 107th in the NCAA in punting average. Miami is 69th in the country in punt returns with 11. They've totaled 261 punt return yards and average 23.7 yards per return, which is 2nd in D-1. They have returned 11 kicks for 262 yards on special teams, which puts them 87th in kick return yardage. The Hurricanes average 24 yards per kick return and they are 69th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 3,319.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Eagles are 19th in Division 1 in points scored with 277. They have run 523 plays this season for 3,133 yards, which ranks them 82nd in the nation in total offense. The Boston College Eagles average 6 yards per play, which is 48th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 146 1st downs this year, placing them 78th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Boston College has run for 1,589 yards as a team, which ranks 24th in the country. They've run 341 times, averaging 4.7 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Eagles have been penalized on offense 46 times for 349 yards so far this season, which has them 62nd in the nation in penalties. Anthony Brown has thrown for 1,238 yards this season. He has completed 91 passes on 155 attempts for a completion percentage of 58.7%. His quarterback rating this year is 150.4. He averages 8 yards per pass attempt and 8.6 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

Boston College is 61st in the nation in points allowed on defense with 182. They have surrendered a total of 2,664 yards on D, which is 57th in Division 1. The Eagles are ranked 24th in yards per play allowed with 4.9. Opposing offenses have completed 137 passes on 245 attempts against the Boston College defense this season, placing them 72nd and 93rd in the country. The Boston College Eagles pass defense has also given up a total of 1,564 yards through the air, which is 56th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 297 attempts for 1,100 yards this year, putting them in 60th place in D-1 against the run. The Eagles have committed 31 penalties for 252 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 7th in the nation.

Special Teams Stats

Boston College is ranked 26th in the nation in punt returns with 15. They've accumulated 195 punt return yards and average 13 yards per return, which is 30th in college football. They have returned 32 kicks for 739 yards on special teams, ranking 3rd in kick return yardage. The Boston College Eagles average 23 yards per kick return and they are 16th in the country in all-purpose yards with 4,068. The Eagles have attempted 3 field goals this season and made 3, which is 119th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 100%. Boston College kickers have made 89% of their extra points, going 32 for 36 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,388 yards on 39 punts, averaging 36 yards per punt. That places them 127th in Division 1 in punting average.

Who will win tonight's Hurricanes/Eagles college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Eagles +3

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