- The Virginia Tech is a -7 point favorite vs. Boston College
- The Boston College vs. Virginia Tech Total (Over/Under): 48.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
The Boston College Eagles (4-2) visit Lane Stadium/Worsham Field to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies (3-3) on Oct. 17 in Blacksburg, VA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT.
Virginia Tech is a betting favorite in Week 8, with the spread sitting at -7 (-110).
The Boston College vs. Virginia Tech Over/Under is 48.5 total points.
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Boston College vs. Virginia Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Boston College | +7 -110 | 48.5 -110 | +220 |
| Virginia Tech | -7 -110 | 48.5 -110 | -275 |
Boston College vs Virginia Tech Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Virginia Tech will win this game with 69.1% 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 Virginia Tech, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Boston College vs Virginia Tech Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Virginia Tech will cover the spread with 60.8% 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 Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Boston College has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+11.00 Units / 54% ROI)
- Boston College has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+5.80 Units / 40% ROI)
- Boston College has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 away games (+5.50 Units / 90% ROI)
- Boston College has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- Boston College have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.85 Units / 57% ROI)
Virginia Tech Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.15 Units / 9% ROI)
- Virginia Tech have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.75 Units / 6% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 2 of their last 4 games at home (+0.55 Units / 6% 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
- Thomas Castellanos has hit the TD Passes Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 53% ROI)
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Virginia Tech players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Virginia Tech Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Kyron Drones has hit the TD Passes Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 80% ROI)
Boston College Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Boston College is 3-3 against the spread this college football season (-0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- Boston College is 3-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +6 Units / 74.53% ROI
- Boston College is 1-5 when betting the Over for -4.5 Units / -68.18% ROI
- Boston College is 5-1 when betting the Under for +3.9 Units / 59.09% ROI
Virginia Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Virginia Tech is 3-3 against the spread this college football season (-0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- Virginia Tech is 3-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.55 Units / -15.7% ROI
- Virginia Tech is 4-2 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI
- Virginia Tech is 2-4 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI
Boston College: Keys to the Game vs. Virginia Tech
Boston College is undefeated (7-0) when intercepting at least 1 pass since the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .680
Boston College is 6-1 (.857) when allowing less than 200 passing yards since the 2023 season– T-12th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .702
Boston College is undefeated (7-0) when intercepting at least 1 pass since the 2023 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .730
Boston College is 11-3 (.786) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-30th-best in FBS; Average: .627
Virginia Tech: Keys to the Game vs. Boston College
Virginia Tech is winless (0-6) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .533
Virginia Tech is winless (0-6) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .506
Virginia Tech is 1-5 (.167) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2023 season– T-14th-worst in FBS; Average: .445
Virginia Tech is 1-5 (.167) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2023 season– T-3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .490
Matchup Notes for Boston College vs. Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 12.4% of 161 attempts this season — 31st-best among FBS offenses. Boston College’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.6% of attempts this season — 5th-worst among ACC defenses.
Virginia Tech has just 1.3 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-2nd-worst among ACC skill players. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 0.8 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-13th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech’s TEs has just 0.2 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-3rd-worst among ACC TEs. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 0.8 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-best among ACC defenses.
Boston College has gained 1,173 yards on 87 receptions (13.5 YPR) this season — 3rd-best among ACC skill players. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 13.0 Yards Per Reception this season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.
Boston College has gained 1,173 yards on 87 receptions (13.5 YPR) this season — 3rd-best among ACC skill players. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 13.0 Yards Per Reception this season — T-3rd-worst among ACC defenses.
Boston College’s WRs have just 133.7 receiving yards per game this season — 2nd-worst among ACC WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 125.3 receiving yards per game to WRs this season — 28th-best among FBS defenses.
Boston College Offensive Stats & Trends
Boston College has gained 1,173 yards on 87 receptions (13.5 YPR) this season — 3rd-best among ACC skill players. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 13.0 Yards Per Reception this season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.
Boston College has gained 1,173 yards on 87 receptions (13.5 YPR) this season — 3rd-best among ACC skill players. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 13.0 Yards Per Reception this season — T-3rd-worst among ACC defenses.
Boston College QBs have rushed for 6 TDs in close and late situations since the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams
Boston College’s WRs have just 133.7 receiving yards per game this season — 2nd-worst among ACC WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 125.3 receiving yards per game to WRs this season — 28th-best among FBS defenses.
Boston College’s WRs have just 133.7 receiving yards per game this season — 2nd-worst among ACC WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 184.2 receiving yards per game this season — 2nd-best among ACC defenses.
Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends
Virginia Tech’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 12.4% of 161 attempts this season — 31st-best among FBS offenses. Boston College’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.6% of attempts this season — 5th-worst among ACC defenses.
Virginia Tech has just 1.3 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-2nd-worst among ACC skill players. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 0.8 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-13th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech’s TEs has just 0.2 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-3rd-worst among ACC TEs. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 0.8 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-best among ACC defenses.
Virginia Tech has 8 receiving touchdowns this season — T-2nd-fewest among ACC skill players. Boston College’s defense has allowed 5 receiving touchdowns this season — T-fewest among ACC defenses.
Virginia Tech has just 1.3 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-2nd-worst among ACC skill players. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 0.8 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-best among ACC defenses.
Boston College Eagles Defensive Stats & Trends
Boston College has allowed 2 rushing TDs on 202 carries (101 Carries Per TD) this season– 6th-best in FBS; Average: 24
Boston College has allowed 2 rushing TDs on 202 carries (101 Carries Per TD) this season– 5th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 29.7
Boston College did not record a sack (27 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 14.2
Boston College has allowed 2 rushing TDs on 24 carries (12 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone this season– T-6th-best in FBS; Average: 4.6
Boston College has sacked opposing QBs on just 4% of pass attempts (23/529) since the 2023 season– T-2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%
Virginia Tech Hokies Defensive Stats & Trends
Virginia Tech has sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (59/495) since the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 7%
Virginia Tech has sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (59/495) since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%
Virginia Tech has not recorded a sack (26 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 14.9
Virginia Tech has sacked opposing QBs on 13% of pass attempts (20/154) this season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%
Virginia Tech sacked opposing QBs on 11% of pass attempts (39/341) in the 2023 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 7%
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