Boston College Eagles vs Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Pick & Prediction 10/17/24

ESPN will be covering the week eight matchup between the Boston College Eagles and Virginia Tech Hokies, set to kick off at 7:30 ET from Lane Stadium in Blacksburg. The Hokies are the -7 point favorites at home, with the over/under line currently at 49 points. Virginia Tech enters the game with a 3-3 record, while Boston College is 4-2 on the season.

BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Boston College Eagles +7

This game will be played at Lane Stadium at 7:30 ET on Thursday, October 17th.

WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:

• We have the Boston College Eagles winning this one by a score of 31 to 23
• Not only do we have the Boston College Eagles winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7
• Look for this game to go over the line of 49 points

Will The Boston College Eagles Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

Boston College enters Week 8 with a 4-2 record, but their chances of winning the Atlantic Coast are slim at 0.3%. However, they have an 80.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Eagles are 2-0 at home and 1-2 on the road this season.

Boston College has a +10 average scoring margin but is 2-3 against the spread. They’ve gone 0-2 ATS as the favorite and 2-1 as the underdog.

Their over/under record is 0-5, with their games averaging 44.3 points. This week’s line is set at 49 points, slightly below their average line of 49.9 points.

Boston College’s offense is averaging 27.2 points per game heading into week 8, placing them 54th in the nation. They are ranked 53rd in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Thomas Castellanos has thrown for 983 yards with a passer rating of 121, leading the team to a 21st national ranking in passer rating. He has 12 touchdowns and 4 interceptions, while Boston College ranks 24th in third down conversions, converting 46.8% of their attempts.

Boston College ranks 82nd in passing attempts, averaging 195.7 yards per game. Castellanos has completed 67% of his passes. Treshaun Ward leads the rushing attack with 283 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. The Eagles are 31st in rushing attempts, averaging 162.3 yards per game. Lewis Bond has 358 receiving yards on 30 catches.

Boston College’s defense, ranked 16th nationally, has allowed just 17.2 points per game this season. They’ve given up 106.7 rushing yards per game, ranking 29th, and 217 passing yards per contest. Opposing quarterbacks have a 66.9 passer rating and a 56.2% completion rate against the Eagles.

In their recent game against Virginia, Boston College allowed 24 points, giving up 449 total yards, including 301 passing yards. Virginia finished with 22 first downs, while Boston College’s defense forced no interceptions.

Are The Virginia Tech Hokies Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

Virginia Tech comes into Week 8 against Boston College with a 3-3 record. They are 2-1 on the road and 1-1 at home this season. The Hokies have been favored in four of their six games, going 3-1 as the favorite. They are ranked 31st in our power rankings and have a 79.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible.

Their ATS record stands at 3-2, with a perfect 3-0 mark on the road and 0-2 at home. As the favorite, they are 2-2 against the spread. Virginia Tech’s average scoring margin is +7.8 points per game this season.

Virginia Tech’s over/under record is 3-2, with their games averaging 53.2 points. This week’s line is set at 49 points, slightly below their average line of 49.9 points.

Virginia Tech’s offense is averaging 30.5 points per game, placing them 39th nationally, and they rank 41st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8. Their rushing game is the focal point, with 182.8 yards per game on 37.8 attempts, ranking 26th in rushing attempts. Bhayshul Tuten leads the ground attack with 605 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry.

Quarterback Kyron Drones has thrown for 1,155 yards, completing 61% of his passes with eight touchdowns and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 89. Virginia Tech ranks 97th in passing yards per game. On third downs, they convert 45.3% of their opportunities, ranking 29th nationally. Jaylin Lane leads the receiving corps with 325 yards and one touchdown.

Virginia Tech’s defense put together a strong performance in their recent game against Stanford, allowing just 7 points. They held Stanford to 200 total yards, including 113 rushing yards on 41 attempts and 87 passing yards.

On the season, Virginia Tech ranks 37th nationally in passing yards allowed, giving up 184.2 yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 56.2% of their passes against the Hokies, while the defense has struggled against the run, allowing 172 rushing yards per game, ranking 122nd in the country.