NCAAF : Boston College vs Virginia Tech Odds & Prediction

Game Info: October 17, 2024 7:30PM EDT @ Lane Stadium/Worsham Field

Recently, both teams have displayed inconsistent performances, with Boston College seeking to find some regularity in its game and Virginia Tech trying to capitalize on the winning streak. In this piece, you will find an assessment of each team’s recent results, head to head history, and injury concerns, which will be important in the lead up to the match. In case you are a fan or a gambler, you will find this analysis useful in appreciating the game which is about to take place.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Boston College +216 , Virginia Tech -262

Spread: Boston College +7 , Virginia Tech -7

Over/Under: 49

Team Recent Performance

Boston College Eagles

As per the most recent updates on the performance of the Boston College team, they played against Virginia on October 6th and lost the match 14-24, and failed to cover 2-point odds and total points of 52. On September 29th, they defeated Western Kentucky, twenty-one to twenty, but this time they could not cover a 7.5-point handicap and total points of 48.5. On September 22, Boston College also registered a win over Michigan State (23-19) but did not cover the 5-point margin and total points of 45. September 15th saw a defeat against Missouri (21-27) which they managed to cover with a 14.5 spread and was beneath 52. In their match against Duquesne on September 8, the team achieved a huge victory (56-0), covered a 35.5 line and surpassed a 54.5 total.

Virginia Tech Hokies

Recent results for Virginia Tech sports betting include on October 6 against Stanford, a 31-7 victory, in which they managed to beat the spread of 9.5 points and finished below the total point of 50. They played Miami earlier on September 28, suffering a loss (34-38). However, they were able to cover a huge 17.5-point spread and the total points of that match which was 55.5 was also exceeded. Also, on September 22, they played against Rutgers and lost with a 3-point margin (23-26), failing to cover the 3-point spread while the game went over 45. Similarly, they played against Old Dominion on September 15, winning the round (37-17) and beating the 16.5-point spread while the total exceeded that of 47.5. In their game against Marshall on September 8, they prevailed (31-14) but did not cover the line as 21-point favorites and played under the total of 53.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Boston College (BC) enters this contest with a record of 4-6, while Virginia Tech (VT) stands at 6-4. Both teams have similar records when it comes to predicting outcomes, 5-5 against the spread, and in total points, 4-6 going over/under. On offense, BC is ranked 18th in the country scoring an average of 18.2 points and this is lower than what VT is scoring at 29.6 points which is 6th in the country. Massachusetts has a lower rushing attack with 135.8 rushing yards as opposed to Texas with 171 yards per game. Stats depict that in terms of aerial play the scales tipped towards VT as they record 229.4 yards in passing as opposed to BC which manages 172.2 yards. Turnover stats depict that these two teams are neck to neck with BC having an average of 1.7 and VT 1.6 turned over per game.

Team Injuries

Boston College Eagles

The season is over for Amari Jackson (CB) due to an ACL rupture while Alex Broome (RB) will be inactive for an undisclosed amount of time with a knee injury.

Virginia Tech Hokies

Ali Jennings (WR) is questionable for Thursday’s game due to an undisclosed injury, Nick Gallo (TE, knee) and Tucker Holloway (WR, knee), Takye Heath (WR, undisclosed) and Jordan Tapscott (WR, undisclosed) also questionable. Jalen Stroman (DB) has been ruled out indefinitely due to an undisclosed injury. Moreover, P.J. Prioleau (WR) has also been ruled out indefinitely due to an injury to his leg.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Virginia Tech Hokies will win and cover the spread, with the total staying under 49.

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