Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Boston College Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24
Coming into this week five non-conference matchup, both the Boston College Eagles and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 3-1 on the season. Boston College is the heavy favorite with a -12.5 point spread as they head into this matchup at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill (MA). Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET, and the game can be seen on ACCN. The over/under line is currently 55.5 points.
WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS VS BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston College Eagles -12.5
This game will be played at Alumni Stadium (MA) at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 28th.
WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:
- We have the Boston College Eagles winning this one by a score of 37 to 21
- Not only do we have the Boston College Eagles winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -12.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 55.5 points
Will The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Western Kentucky is now 3-1 after pulling off an upset over Toledo in their most recent game. The Hilltoppers, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. This was a big win for Western Kentucky, as Toledo was favored on the road. The over/under line for the game was 60.5 points, but the final score combined for only 47 points, resulting in the under hitting.
After a scoreless first quarter, Western Kentucky fell behind 14-7 by halftime. The Hilltoppers managed to close the gap to 21-12 by the end of the third quarter and then outscored Toledo 14-0 in the fourth quarter to come out on top.
Western Kentucky’s offense, led by quarterback Caden Veltkamp, put up 314 yards in their 26-21 win over Toledo. Veltkamp completed 66.7% of his passes for 242 yards, but he also threw two interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 74.58. Kisean Johnson was his top target, hauling in six receptions for 73 yards.
The Hilltoppers’ offense picked up 16 first downs, with 72 yards coming on the ground. Elijah Young led the team in rushing with 36 yards on nine carries.
Western Kentucky’s defense allowed 325 total yards in their most recent game, with 200 of those coming through the air. The Hilltoppers picked off two passes, but they still gave up two passing touchdowns. On the ground, they allowed 125 yards and one rushing touchdown. Overall, Western Kentucky gave up 26 points and 17 first downs.
Are The Boston College Eagles Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Boston College is now 3-1 after a 23-19 win over Michigan State. The Eagles were -4.5 point favorites but ended up winning by exactly four points, resulting in a push for bettors. The over/under line was set at 45.5 points, but the game finished with just 42 combined points, hitting the under.
The Eagles trailed 13-6 at halftime but outscored Michigan State 10-3 in the third quarter to tie the game. In the fourth quarter, Boston College outscored the Spartans 7-3 to come out on top.
Boston College’s offense, led by quarterback Thomas Castellanos, put up 303 total yards in their 23-19 win over Michigan State. Castellanos completed 10 of 16 passes for 140 yards and one touchdown, earning a passer rating of 111.46. Lewis Bond was his top target, catching six passes for 102 yards.
The Eagles’ ground game was effective, with Treshaun Ward rushing for 102 yards on 14 carries (7.3 yards per carry). Boston College finished with 163 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
In their most recent game, Boston College’s defense allowed 368 total yards, with 241 yards coming through the air. Despite giving up 127 rushing yards, the Eagles managed to hold Michigan State to just one rushing touchdown. Boston College’s defense also came up with three interceptions, helping to secure a 23-19 win.