Michigan State Spartans vs Boston College Eagles Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Michigan State Spartans vs Boston College Eagles

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, MA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (-6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 46

The Michigan State Spartans (3-0) are hitting the road to Alumni Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024 where they will try to defeat the Boston College Eagles (2-1). Michigan State opens this contest as 6.5-point underdogs. The over/under comes in at 46.

The Michigan State Spartans head into this matchup 3-0 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Spartans went up against the Prairie View A&M Panthers and notched a win by a score of 40-0. For the game, they had 63 plays for 458 yds. The Michigan State Spartans rushed the ball a total of 34 times and tallied 188 yards, earning them an average of 5.5 yds per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Spartans conceded 17 yards on 27 attempts, which averages out to 0.6 yards per run allowed. Michigan State allowed 9 pass completions on 17 tries for a total of 123 yards, and a completion rate of 52.9%.

The Spartans have earned 1,235 total yards for the season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Michigan State has amassed 4 touchdowns via the pass and 5 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 6 times. Michigan State has accumulated 63 first downs, and they have been flagged for 33 infractions for 342 yds. As a unit they're averaging 162.7 yards via the ground game which is 64th in Division 1. When talking about putting points on the board, the Michigan State Spartans have an average of 27.7 points per contest.

When talking about passing yardage, the Spartans are giving up 492 yds which puts them in 49th in the country. They are conceding 164.0 yards per contest through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 62.1%. During the season, they are giving up 242.3 yards per contest which ranks them 15th in Division 1. They have allowed 3 touchdowns via the pass as well as 1 touchdown pounding the rock. Opposing teams are running for an average of 2.2 yards per run and 78.3 rushing yards per contest this year. Over the course of this season, they have given up 235 yards via the ground game in 3 contests. The Spartans rank 24th in Division 1 in terms of team defense, conceding 11.3 points per game.

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The Eagles head into this matchup 2-1 this season. In their last game, the Eagles walked away with a loss by a score of 27-21 against the Missouri Tigers. Boston College gave up 43 attempts on the ground for 176 yards (4.1 yards per rush). The Eagles pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 70.0%, surrendering 264 yds on 21 out of 30 through the air. The Eagles finished with a total of 298 yards and they ran 54 plays (5.5 yds per play). Boston College ran the ball for 1.9 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 49 yds on 26 attempts.

In relation to their scoring prowess, the Eagles currently sit 37th in the nation with an average of 35.0 points per contest. The Boston College Eagles hold an average of 408.7 yards/game, which is good for 64th in the country. The Boston College offense has racked up 78 yds of penalties on 11 violations, which is good for 112th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 2 interceptions while losing 1 fumbles and they have been able to earn 56 first downs. For the season to this point, the Eagles have thrown for a total of 612 yards via the pass along with an average of 204.0 throwing yards per game, which is ranked 89th in the nation. They hold an average of 204.7 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 614 yards for this season.

The Eagles are allowing 13.3 points per contest, which has them sitting 32nd in the country. Boston College has allowed a total of 257 yards rushing (85.7 yards per outing) in addition to 1 touchdown via the rush for the season. Overall, they have surrendered 40 points in total. They have surrendered 2 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 203.7 yards/game, which has them in 68th in college football. The Eagles defense has participated in 188 plays, which ranks them 68th in the nation. They have tallied no fumbles and 3 picks so far this season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Eagles -6.5

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