Boston College vs Nebraska Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ Pinstripe Bowl

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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  • Nebraska is a -2.5 point favorite vs. Boston College
  • Boston College vs. Nebraska Total (Over/Under): 45.5 points
  • TV Channel: ABC

The Boston College Eagles (7-5) visit Yankee Stadium to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-6) on Dec. 28 in New York City, NY. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EST.

Nebraska is a betting favorite in the Pinstripe Bowl, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Boston College vs. Nebraska Over/Under is 45.5 total points.

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Boston College vs. Nebraska Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Boston College+2.5 -11045.5 -110+115
Nebraska -2.5 -11045.5 -110-140

Boston College vs Nebraska Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Nebraska will win this game with 59.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Boston College and Nebraska, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Boston College vs Nebraska Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Nebraska will cover the spread with 54.0% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Boston College has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+10.25 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 11 games (+8.80 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Boston College have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Boston College have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Boston College have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Nebraska have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+3.00 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Nebraska have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.80 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+2.45 Units / 9% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Boston College players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Boston College Player Prop Bets Today

  • Lewis Bond has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Thomas Castellanos has hit the TD Passes Over in his last 2 games (+2.10 Units / 72% ROI)
  • Jaedn Skeete has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Thomas Castellanos has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Lewis Bond has hit the Receptions Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 62% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Nebraska players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Nebraska Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Emmett Johnson has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Thomas Fidone II has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Rahmir Johnson has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Dylan Raiola has hit the TD Passes Under in 3 of his last 4 games (+1.95 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Dylan Raiola has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 69% ROI)

Boston College Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Boston College is 8-4 against the spread this college football season (+3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • Boston College is 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.1 Units / 40.13% ROI
  • Boston College is 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
  • Boston College is 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI

Nebraska Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Nebraska is 7-4 against the spread this college football season (+2.6 Units / 19.55% ROI).

  • Nebraska is 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.65 Units / -9.31% ROI
  • Nebraska is 4-8 when betting the Over for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • Nebraska is 8-4 when betting the Under for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI

Boston College: Keys to the Game vs. Nebraska

Boston College is 8-2 (.800) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes since the 2023 season– T-20th-best in FBS; Average: .611

Boston College is 7-9 (.438) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– 14th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .581

Boston College is 11-6 (.647) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-27th-best in FBS; Average: .503

Boston College is 7-2 (.778) when allowing less than 200 passing yards since the 2023 season– T-28th-best in FBS; Average: .611

Nebraska: Keys to the Game vs. Boston College

Nebraska is 1-6 (.143) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs since the 2023 season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .461

Nebraska is 2-8 (.200) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– 6th-worst in FBS; Average: .503

Nebraska is 4-8 (.333) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– T-5th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .581

Nebraska is winless (0-7) when intercepting no passes since the 2023 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .395

Matchup Notes for Boston College vs. Nebraska

Nebraska’s WRs has 248 receptions in 24 games (just 10.3 per game) since the 2023 season — 30th-worst among FBS WRs. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 17.6 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-33rd-best among FBS defenses.

Nebraska has 395 receptions in 24 games (just 16.5 per game) since the 2023 season — T-31st-worst among FBS skill players. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 17.6 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-3rd-best among ACC defenses.

Nebraska has 395 receptions in 24 games (just 16.5 per game) since the 2023 season — 4th-worst among Big Ten skill players. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 17.6 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-3rd-best among ACC defenses.

Boston College’s RBs has averaged 13.3 yards after the catch this season — 3rd-best among FBS RBs. Nebraska’s defense has allowed 10.2 RAC to RBs this season — 19th-worst among FBS defenses.

Boston College’s RBs has averaged 13.3 yards after the catch this season — 3rd-best among FBS RBs. Nebraska’s defense has allowed 11.6 RAC this season — T-4th-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Boston College has gained 2,272 yards on 177 receptions (12.8 YPR) this season — T-4th-best among ACC skill players. Nebraska’s defense has allowed 11.6 Yards Per Reception this season — 5th-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Boston College Offensive Stats & Trends

Boston College’s RBs has averaged 13.3 yards after the catch this season — 3rd-best among FBS RBs. Nebraska’s defense has allowed 10.2 RAC to RBs this season — 19th-worst among FBS defenses.

Boston College’s RBs has averaged 13.3 yards after the catch this season — 3rd-best among FBS RBs. Nebraska’s defense has allowed 11.6 RAC this season — T-4th-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Boston College has gained 2,272 yards on 177 receptions (12.8 YPR) this season — T-4th-best among ACC skill players. Nebraska’s defense has allowed 11.6 Yards Per Reception this season — 5th-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Boston College’s WRs has just 0.8 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-2nd-worst among ACC WRs. Nebraska’s defense has allowed 1.9 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-18th-worst among FBS defenses.

Boston College QBs have rushed for 6 TDs in close and late situations since the 2023 season– T-most among FBS Teams

Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends

Nebraska’s WRs has 248 receptions in 24 games (just 10.3 per game) since the 2023 season — 30th-worst among FBS WRs. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 17.6 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-33rd-best among FBS defenses.

Nebraska has 395 receptions in 24 games (just 16.5 per game) since the 2023 season — T-31st-worst among FBS skill players. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 17.6 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-3rd-best among ACC defenses.

Nebraska has 395 receptions in 24 games (just 16.5 per game) since the 2023 season — 4th-worst among Big Ten skill players. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 17.6 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-3rd-best among ACC defenses.

Nebraska TEs have no touchdowns on 40 receptions this season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among Big Ten Teams; Average: 15.4

Nebraska has 395 receptions in 24 games (just 16.5 per game) since the 2023 season — T-31st-worst among FBS skill players. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 17.6 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-33rd-best among FBS defenses.

Boston College Eagles Defensive Stats & Trends

Boston College has sacked opposing QBs just once on 77 pass attempts in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 14.9

Boston College has sacked opposing QBs just once on 77 pass attempts in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-5th-worst in FBS; Average: 15.1

Boston College has allowed a Completion Pct of just 43% (37 completions/86 attempts) in close and late situations since the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 58%

Boston College has no interceptions and 24 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9.9

Boston College has no interceptions (77 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 38.0

Nebraska Cornhuskers Defensive Stats & Trends

Nebraska has allowed 6 rushing TDs on 364 carries (60.7 Carries Per TD) this season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 23.1

Nebraska has no interceptions and 14 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone this season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9.3

Nebraska has allowed 15 rushing TDs on 740 carries (49.3 Carries Per TD) since the 2023 season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 23.6

Nebraska has no interceptions and 21 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9.9

Nebraska has allowed 5 rushing TDs on 39 carries (7.8 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone this season– 6th-best in FBS; Average: 4.6


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