Boston College Eagles vs Virginia Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/5/24

Scott Stadium in Charlottesville is the setting for the upcoming matchup between the Boston College Eagles and Virginia Cavaliers, scheduled for 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 5th. The game will be broadcast on ACCN, and the Cavaliers are the -2.5 point favorites at home. The money line odds have Virginia at -142 and Boston College at +118. Both teams are coming in with 3-1 records for the season. The over/under line is currently at 50 points.

BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES VS VIRGINIA CAVALIERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Boston College Eagles +2.5

This game will be played at Scott Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 5th.

WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:

• We have the Virginia Cavaliers winning this one by a score of 27 to 26
• Even though we like the Virginia Cavaliers to win, our ATS pick is to take the Boston College Eagles at +2.5
• Look for this game to go over the line of 50 points

Will The Boston College Eagles Pick Up A Win On The Road?

Boston College heads into Week 6 with a 4-1 record, ranked 47th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 92.5% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 1.7% shot at winning the Atlantic Coast. The Eagles are 2-0 at home and 1-1 on the road this season.

Boston College’s ATS record is 2-2, with a perfect 2-0 mark on the road and 0-2 at home. They’ve been favored in two games, going 0-2 against the spread as favorites, but are 2-0 ATS as underdogs. Their average scoring margin is +14 points per game.

The Eagles’ over/under record is 0-4, with their games averaging 45.6 points. This week’s line is set at 50 points, slightly above their average line of 49.4 points.

Boston College’s offense is averaging 29.8 points per game heading into week 6, placing them 51st nationally. They rank 42nd in our offensive power rankings. The Eagles have focused on their ground game, averaging 181.8 rushing yards on 38.6 attempts per game.

Leading the rushing attack is Treshaun Ward, who has 275 yards and averages 6 yards per carry. Quarterback Thomas Castellanos has thrown for 729 yards, with 10 touchdowns and 2 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 126.

Boston College’s defense has been strong this season, ranking 24th nationally by allowing just 15.8 points per game. In their recent game, they gave up 20 points but also forced two interceptions. They allowed 355 total yards, including 232 passing yards and 123 rushing yards.

Opponents have averaged 216.8 passing yards per game against Boston College, completing 55.2% of their throws. The Eagles have faced the 81st most pass attempts in the country. On the ground, they’ve allowed just 103.4 rushing yards per game, ranking 29th nationally.

Will The Virginia Cavaliers Win At Home Over The Boston College Eagles?

Virginia comes into Week 6 with a 3-1 record, but they have a 0-1 mark at home. They are ranked 66th in our CFB power rankings, and their chance of being bowl-eligible is 39.4%. So far, they’ve been favored in three of their four games.

Their average scoring margin is +6.8 points per game, and they are 1-1-1 against the spread. On the road, they are 1-0-1 ATS, while at home, they’ve gone 0-1.

This week’s over/under line is set at 50 points. Virginia’s games have averaged 53.8 points, and their average over/under line has been 54.3 points, with a 2-1 record against the total.

Virginia’s offense is averaging 30.2 points per game, ranking 49th in the nation. They are 62nd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 6. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea has thrown for 1,032 yards, completing 68.3% of his passes. He has seven touchdowns and four interceptions, with a passer rating of 99.

Virginia ranks 53rd in passing attempts, averaging 32 per game, and 39th in completions with 21.5 per game. They are 62nd in passing yards, averaging 260.5 per game. On the ground, they average 195.5 rushing yards per game. Xavier Brown leads the rushing attack with 293 yards, averaging 8 yards per carry. Malachi Fields has 349 receiving yards on 24 catches.

Virginia’s defense is ranked 34th nationally, allowing 23.5 points per game. In their recent game, they gave up 24 points but limited Coastal Carolina to just 14 first downs and 82 rushing yards on 24 attempts. The secondary allowed 302 passing yards but also recorded an interception.

Opponents are averaging 269.5 passing yards per game against Virginia, ranking the defense 147th in the nation. Quarterbacks have completed 58.9% of their passes and have a passer rating of 89.7. Virginia’s defense has faced 34.2 rushing attempts per game, allowing an average of 125.2 yards on the ground.