A game that features a pair of squads that are nationally ranked in the Top 25, the No. 24 Boston College Eagles (-2) are set to pay a visit to their conference nemesis No. 24 Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field. The vital daytime matchup is scheduled to get underway at 3:45 p.m. ET and CHSS will showcase the action.
Boston College Eagles vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
Virginia Tech is entering this ACC game as the underdog and is currently being given 2 points. The Eagles are also receiving -130 moneyline odds while the Hokies are +110. Vegas has placed the over/under (O/U) at 57.5 points. Based on the way things are shaping up, there should be some decent live betting opportunities for this game.
The original odds have shifted, as the line opened at 1. The game’s total hasn’t moved after being initially set at 57.5.
Both of these teams have rewarded gamblers this year as the Eagles have gained 1.1 units and the Hokies are ahead 3.1 units.
The Eagles have gone 6-2 straight up (SU), including 3-1 SU against ACC opponents. The Hokies are 4-3 SU overall and are also 3-1 SU in conference play.
The Eagles are coming off a resounding 27-14 victory over Miami (FL) last week. Anthony Brown completed only 15 passes on 28 attempts for 152 yards, along with one score and a pick. AJ Dillon (149 yards on 32 rush attempts, one TD) mounted the running attack. Tommy Sweeney (three receptions, 28 yards) and Kobay White (three catches, 22 yards) handled the receiving duties in the win.
One week ago, Georgia Tech knocked off this Virginia Tech team by a score of 49-28. Ryan Willis completed 15-of-22 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns. Willis (22 yards on eight rush attempts, one TD) and Steven Peoples (51 yards on six carries) spearheaded the running game while Damon Hazelton (six receptions, 81 yards, one TD) and Dalton Keene (three catches, 27 yards) led the pass-catching attack in the loss.
Boston College’s run the ball on 65.1 percent of its offensive possessions this year while Virginia Tech has a rush percentage of 55.4 percent. The Eagles have produced 226 rush yards per game (including 204 per game against Atlantic Coast opponents) and have 18 touchdowns on the ground this year. The Hokies are putting up 175 rush yards per game (117 in conference) and have 13 total rushing TDs.
If 2018 results can translate to this game, then the Eagles should hold an advantage in all aspects of the ground game. Their running backs has produced 4.6 yards per carry while their defense is allowing a YPC of 3.6 to opponents. The Hokies have registered 4.5 yards per carry and given up a YPC of 4.4 to opponents.
The Eagles offense has logged 219 yards/contest through the air overall (223 per game against conference opposition) and has 20 passing scores so far. The Hokies have recorded 262 pass yards per game (240.3 against ACC competition) and have 15 total pass TDs.
Boston College seems to hold an advantage in both areas of the defense. The team’s allowed opponents to run for an average of 148 yards and throw for 214 yards per game. The Virginia Tech defense has allowed 253.4 yards per game to opposing passers and 171.9 yards per game on the ground. The Eagles are allowing an adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) of just 3.64 to opponents, while the Hokies have given up a 6.66 ANY/A.
Offensively, Brown has amassed 1,211 passing yards this year, and has completed 56 percent of his 161 attempts with 14 passing scores and five interceptions. Brown’s got a 6.93 adjusted net yards per pass attempt, including 5.90 over the last two outings.
In the host locker room, Ryan Willis has connected on 76-of-126 passes for 1,037 yards, eight TDs and one INT. Willis’ ANY/A stands at 8.47 for the year and 6.05 across his past two outings.
These two squads faced off last year with the final result being a 23-10 victory for Virginia Tech.
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Team Betting Trends
The O/U for Boston College’s last game going into it was 49.5. The under cashed in the team’s 27-14 victory over Miami (FL).
Boston College has averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt over its past three games and 4.2 over its last two.
Virginia Tech has averaged 4.1 yards per carry over its last three contests and 4.2 over its last two.
The Virginia Tech offense has lost three fumbles this season while Boston College has let seven get away.
In its last three games, Boston College is 3-0 ATS and the under cashed in two of those three.
The O/U for Virginia Tech’s last outing was set at 57.5. The over cashed in that 49-28 loss to Georgia Tech.
In its last three matches, Virginia Tech is 0-3 ATS and the over cashed in two of those three.
Both passing attacks have produced five pass plays of 40 or more yards. The Eagles have have made 13 pass plays of 30+ yards while the Hokies have created 11 such plays.
The Boston College defense has allowed two pass plays of 40 or more yards, while Virginia Tech has given up seven such plays.
The Boston College offense has created 20 rushing plays of 20 yards or more, while Virginia Tech has created 12 such runs.
The Eagles defense has allowed six rushing plays of 20+ yards, while the Hokies have given up nine such runs.
The Boston College defensive unit has 28 sacks on the year while Virginia Tech has just 18.
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