Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Boston College Eagles Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Boston College Eagles

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, MA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (-13.0)

Total/Over-Under: 55

The Boston College Eagles (3-1) will try to defeat the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-1) at Alumni Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Western Kentucky opens this game as 13.0-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The total has been set at 55.

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers come into this game with a record of 3-1 this season. In their last game, the Hilltoppers faced off with the Toledo Rockets and walked away with a win by a score of 26-21. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Hilltoppers gave up 125 yds on 42 tries, which calculates to 3.0 yds per run allowed. Western Kentucky surrendered 19 completions on 33 tries for a total of 200 yards, and a completion percentage of 57.6%. When the final whistle blew, they had 60 plays which totaled 307 yards. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ended up running the ball 30 times and accounted for 65 yds, which came out to an average of 2.2 yards per attempt.

The Hilltoppers have tallied 1,550 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Western Kentucky has compiled 8 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 6 different times. Western Kentucky has amassed 81 first downs, and they have been called for 20 infractions for 197 yards. Offensively they're averaging 93.3 yards via the ground game which is 118th in Division 1. When talking about scoring, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have an average of 26.5 PPG.

The Hilltoppers sit in 86th in the nation regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 26.3 PPG. They are allowing 4.7 yards per rush on the ground and 176.8 rushing yards per game this year. During this campaign, they have given up 707 rushing yards through 4 games. Regarding passing yardage, the Hilltoppers have given up 998 yards which puts them in 114th in Division 1. They have relinquished 249.5 yards per outing through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 64.7%. During this campaign, they have given up 426.3 yards per contest which ranks them 113th in D-1. They have conceded 8 touchdowns through the air and 7 touchdowns running the ball.

Get all of our College Football Expert Picks

The Eagles head into this game 3-1 for this season. When they last played, the Eagles went home victorious with a score of 23-19 when they faced the Michigan State Spartans. The Eagles ended up finishing with 292 yds while they ran 59 plays (4.9 yards per play). Boston College rushed for 3.5 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 152 yds on 43 carries. Boston College gave up 33 running attempts for 127 yards (3.8 yds per rush). The Eagles pass defense allowed a completion rate of 48.6%, surrendering 241 yds on 17 for 35 passing.

The Boston College Eagles have an average of 379.5 yards per game, ranking them 81st in D-1. The Boston College offense has accrued 103 yards of penalties on 14 violations, which ranks 124th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They maintain an average of 191.5 yards per game via the rush and have run for 766 yards overall. They have tossed 2 interceptions while losing 2 fumbles and they have earned 72 first downs. When it comes to how much they score, the Eagles sit 52nd in college football with 32.0 points per outing. For the season thus far, the Eagles currently sit at 752 passing yards as well as an average of 188.0 passing yards per contest, which ranks 100th in Division 1.

Boston College has allowed a total of 384 yards via the ground game (96.0 yards per game) and 2 touchdowns on the ground for the year. They have allowed 2 touchdowns through the air as well as 213.0 yards/outing, which has them ranked 75th in Division 1. They have 1 fumble and 6 picks for the season. The Eagles defense has been on the field for 256 plays, which has them sitting 71st in Division 1. The Eagles are surrendering 14.8 points per game, which has them 26th in college football. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 59 points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Eagles -13.0

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here