Boston College Eagles vs Missouri Tigers Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston College Eagles vs Missouri Tigers

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Memorial Stadium in Columbia, MO

TV: SEC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (-16.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54

The Missouri Tigers (2-0) welcome the Boston College Eagles (2-0) at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Boston College opens this matchup as 16.5-point underdogs. The betting total comes in at 54.

The Boston College Eagles head into this matchup 2-0 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Eagles played the Duquesne Dukes and took home the win by a score of 56-0. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Eagles gave up 60 yards on 34 tries, which averages out to 1.8 yds per run allowed. Boston College relinquished 10 pass completions on 23 tries for 75 yards, and a completion percentage of 43.5%. Overall, they ran 59 plays which converted into 559 yards. The Boston College Eagles ended up running the ball 46 different times and totaled 302 yds, earning them an average of 6.6 yards per tote.

The Eagles currently have 928 total yards for the year. When it comes to scoring, Boston College has earned 6 passing touchdowns and 5 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the football 1 time. Boston College has 40 first downs offensively, and they have committed 6 infractions for 50 yards. As a team they're maintaining an average of 282.5 yards on the ground ranking them 9th in college football. Regarding putting points on the board, the Boston College Eagles have an average of 42.0 points per game.

The Eagles are ranked 10th in the country in terms of team defense, allowing 6.5 PPG. The opposition is running for 1.6 yards per rush on the ground and 40.5 yards on the ground per contest so far this season. For the year, they have conceded 81 rushing yards through 2 games. Regarding passing yards, the Eagles have conceded 347 yds which ranks them 56th in the country. They have given up 173.5 yards per contest through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 47.7%. In total, they are allowing 214.0 yards/contest which puts them 15th in college football. They have yielded 1 touchdown via the pass as well as no touchdowns running the ball.

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The Tigers come into this matchup with a record of 2-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Tigers got the victory with a final of 38-0 when they played the Buffalo Bulls. The Tigers finished the game with 518 yards and they ran 83 plays (6.2 yds per play). Missouri ended up running for 6.2 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 255 yards on 41 carries. Missouri surrendered 32 running attempts for 114 yds (3.6 yards per rush). The Tigers pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 30.0%, relinquishing 55 yards on 6 out of 20 passing.

When discussing the points being put on the board, the Tigers are sitting 16th in the nation with 44.5 PPG. The Missouri Tigers maintain an average of 503.5 yards per contest, which ranks them 19th in D-1. The Missouri offense has accrued 124 yds of penalties on 17 violations, which is 19th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 1 pick while surrendering 1 fumble and they have been able to obtain 58 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Tigers have compiled 573 yards through the air as well as an average of 286.5 passing yards per contest, which ranks 35th in the nation. They hold an average of 217.0 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 434 yards in total.

The Tigers are surrendering 0.0 PPG, ranking them 1st in D-1. Missouri has surrendered a total of 172 rushing yards (86.0 yards per game) as well as 0 touchdown via the rush on the season. In total, they have conceded 0 points. They have conceded 0 touchdowns via the pass as well as 41.0 yards/contest, ranking them 1st in the nation. The Tigers defense has been on the field for 102 plays, which is good for 9th in D-1. They have compiled 1 fumble and 2 interceptions this season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Eagles +16.5

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