Boston College Eagles vs SMU Mustangs Prediction, 11/16/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston College Eagles vs SMU Mustangs

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Location: Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, TX

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Mustangs (-16.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54

Gerald J. Ford Stadium is the location where the SMU Mustangs (8-1) will try to beat the Boston College Eagles (5-4) on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Boston College opens as 16.5-point underdogs. The over/under is 54.

The Boston College Eagles come into this game with a record of 5-4 for this season. In their last contest, the Eagles played the Syracuse Orange and walked away with a win by a score of 37-31. On the ground, the Eagles gave up 39 yards on 25 attempts, which averages out to 1.6 yds per run surrendered. Boston College conceded 31 completions on 48 attempts for 392 yards, and a completion percentage of 64.6%. On the day, they had 64 plays which gave them a total of 378 yds. The Boston College Eagles ran the rock 51 different times and accounted for 313 yards, which earned them an average of 6.1 yards per attempt.

The Eagles have attained 3,184 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Boston College has amassed 20 touchdowns via the pass and 14 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 13 different times. Boston College has recorded 166 first downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 40 penalties for 349 yards. Offensively they're maintaining an average of 175.1 yards in the run game ranking them 50th in Division 1. Regarding scoring, the Boston College Eagles hold an average of 27.6 points per contest.

The Eagles rank 56th in college football when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 23.0 points per contest. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.9 yards per rush and 129.3 rushing yards per contest on the year. Overall, they have given up 1,164 yards via the ground game in 9 outings. When talking about passing yards, the Eagles are conceding 2,190 yds which ranks them 93rd in the country. They have surrendered 243.3 yards per outing via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 61.1%. For the season, they have given up 372.7 yards/game which has them sitting 73rd in D-1. They have given up 10 touchdowns through the air as well as 11 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Mustangs come into this matchup with a record of 8-1 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Mustangs got the victory with a final of 48-25 against the Pittsburgh Panthers. SMU ran the football for 4.5 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 161 yds on 36 carries. The Mustangs finished the game with a total of 467 yds and they ran 67 plays (7.0 yds per play). The Mustangs passing defense conceded a completion rate of 66.1%, surrendering 350 yards on 39 out of 59 through the air. SMU surrendered 32 rush attempts for 103 yds (3.2 yards per carry).

In terms of how much they score, the Mustangs currently sit 6th in Division 1 scoring 40.1 points per game. The SMU Mustangs hold an average of 446.1 yards per game, ranking them 21st in the country. The SMU offense has compiled 724 yards of penalties on 72 infractions, which has them ranked 16th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 6 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 10 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 204 first downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Mustangs have earned 2,246 passing yards not to mention an average of 249.6 passing yards per outing, which ranks 44th in the country. They have an average of 196.6 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 1,769 yards for this year.

SMU has given up a total of 810 yards via the ground game (90.0 yards per outing) in addition to 7 touchdowns via the rush this season. They have allowed the opposition 18 touchdowns through the air and 251.0 yards/contest, which has them ranked 113th in the nation. They have tallied 6 fumbles and 13 picks this season. The Mustangs defense has participated in 635 plays, which ranks them 96th in Division 1. The Mustangs are relinquishing 21.8 PPG, which has them 38th in D-1. This year, they have surrendered 196 total points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Eagles +16.5

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