Boston College Eagles vs Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction, 10/17/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston College Eagles vs Virginia Tech Hokies

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024

Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Hokies (-7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

Lane Stadium is where the Virginia Tech Hokies (3-3) will try to beat the Boston College Eagles (4-2) on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Boston College opens this contest as 7.0-point underdogs. The betting total is set at 49.5.

The Boston College Eagles come into this matchup with a record of 4-2 this season. In their last contest, the Eagles played the Virginia Cavaliers and took a loss by a score of 24-14. When it came to stopping the run, the Eagles gave up 121 yds on 37 attempts, which is an average of 3.3 yards per rush allowed. Boston College gave up 17 completions on 28 tries for a total of 218 yds, and a completion rate of 60.7%. At the end of the game, they had 59 plays which gave them 319 yds. The Boston College Eagles ran the football 29 times and totaled 65 yards, which earned them an average of 2.2 yards per tote.

Concerning scoring, the Boston College Eagles are averaging 27.2 PPG. As a team they average 157.0 yards on the ground which ranks them 70th in college football. The Eagles have earned 2,116 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to scoring, Boston College has earned 13 touchdowns via the pass and 9 touchdowns via the ground. Boston College has compiled 108 1st downs, and they have been called for 25 penalties for 211 yards. They have turned the ball over 9 different times.

The Eagles sit in 20th in the nation regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 17.2 PPG. The opposition is running for 3.1 yards per rushing attempt and 104.7 rushing yards per game this season. Overall, they have allowed 628 yards via the ground game in 6 contests. When talking about yards through the air, the Eagles are giving up 1,302 yds which puts them in 75th in college football. They have allowed 217.0 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 56.4%. For the year, they have allowed 321.7 yards/game putting them 35th in the country. They have yielded 5 touchdowns via the pass as well as 2 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Hokies come into this matchup with a record of 3-3 this season. In their last game, the Hokies got the victory with a final of 31-7 when they faced the Stanford Cardinal. Virginia Tech rushed for 3.8 yards per attempt, totaling 136 yds on 36 carries. The Hokies ended up finishing with 337 yards on 55 plays (6.1 yds per play). The Hokies pass defense gave up a completion rate of 56.0%, relinquishing 122 yards on 14 for 25 passing. Virginia Tech surrendered 41 run attempts for 136 yds (3.3 yards per carry).

Regarding how much they score, the Hokies are sitting 56th in the nation maintaining an average of 30.5 points per game. The Virginia Tech Hokies are averaging 375.2 yards/outing, which has them sitting 82nd in college football. The Virginia Tech offense has accrued 236 penalty yds on 31 violations, which is good for 101st in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away 4 picks while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to record 116 first downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Hokies currently have a total of 1,154 passing yards as well as holding an average of 192.3 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 101st in Division 1. They average 182.8 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,097 yards for the year.

The Hokies are surrendering 22.7 PPG, which has them 63rd in Division 1. Virginia Tech has given up a total of 1,025 yards on the ground (170.8 yards per game) as well as 9 touchdowns on the ground for the campaign. This year, they have allowed 136 points. They have conceded 8 touchdowns through the air in addition to 184.2 yards per outing, which has them ranked 28th in the country. The Hokies defense has taken the field for 392 plays, which is good for 62nd in D-1. Their defense has compiled 4 fumbles recovered and 5 picks for the season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Eagles +7.0

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