Boston College Eagles vs Virginia Cavaliers Prediction, 10/5/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston College Eagles vs Virginia Cavaliers

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Location: Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, VA

TV: ACC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Cavaliers (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 50

The Boston College Eagles (4-1) are on their way to Scott Stadium on Saturday, October 5, 2024 where they will try to beat the Virginia Cavaliers (3-1). Boston College is 3.5-point underdogs. The total has been set at 50.

The Boston College Eagles step onto the field holding a record of 4-1 for this year. In their last game, the Eagles faced the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and notched a win by a score of 21-20. In the game, they had 67 plays which gave them 279 yards. The Boston College Eagles ran the football 35 different times and had 111 yards, which came out to an average of 3.2 yards per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Eagles gave up 123 yds on 39 tries, which is 3.2 yds per run allowed. Boston College relinquished 25 completions on 39 tries for a total of 232 yards, and a completion rate of 64.1%.

Concerning scoring points, the Boston College Eagles hold an average of 29.8 points per outing. As a unit they're averaging 175.4 yards rushing which is 59th in the nation. The Eagles have racked up 1,797 yards in total for the season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Boston College has amassed 11 passing touchdowns and 9 touchdowns via the ground. Boston College has accumulated 91 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 17 penalties for 126 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 6 times.

The Eagles are sitting in 23rd in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, conceding 15.8 points per contest. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.1 yards per run and 101.4 rushing yards per game for the campaign. For the season, they have given up 507 yards via the ground game in 5 contests. When talking about yards via the pass, the Eagles are conceding 1,084 yds which has them ranked 94th in college football. They have conceded 216.8 yards per contest via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 55.6%. Overall, they are surrendering 318.2 yards/contest which has them sitting 45th in college football. They have yielded 4 touchdowns via the pass and 2 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Cavaliers come into this game with a record of 3-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Cavaliers got the victory with a final of 43-24 against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. The Cavaliers finished the game with a total of 525 yds while they ran 81 plays (6.5 yds per play). Virginia rushed for 6.6 yards per attempt, finishing with a total of 384 yards on 58 carries. Virginia relinquished 24 run attempts for 82 yds (3.4 yards per rush). The Cavaliers secondary conceded a completion rate of 48.5%, surrendering 302 yds on 16 out of 33 through the air.

The Virginia Cavaliers maintain an average of 455.5 yards/outing, which has them ranked 33rd in D-1. The Virginia offense has racked up 164 penalty yards on 17 violations, ranking them 124th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They hold an average of 195.0 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 780 yards in total. They have given away 5 interceptions while surrendering 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 87 1st downs. Regarding their ability to score points, the Cavaliers are 63rd in D-1 by scoring 30.3 points per contest. During this campaign thus far, the Cavaliers currently sit at 1,042 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 260.5 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 45th in the nation.

Virginia has allowed a total of 498 yards on the ground (124.5 yards per game) in addition to 5 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. They have surrendered 5 touchdowns through the air in addition to 269.5 yards per outing, which puts them in 119th in the country. Their defense has tallied 3 fumbles and 1 pick this season. The Cavaliers defense has been on the field for 280 plays, ranking them 52nd in the nation. The Cavaliers are conceding 23.5 points per contest, ranking them 69th in the country. Overall, they have relinquished 94 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Eagles +3.5

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