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Boston College vs Wake Forest Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 8

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The Boston College Eagles (2-6) visit Truist Field to take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6-2) on Oct. 22. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Winston-Salem.

– are betting favorites in Week 8, with the spread sitting at ().

The Over/Under for Boston College vs. Wake Forest is total points.

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Boston College vs. Wake Forest Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 8

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Boston College vs Wake Forest Prediction for Week 8

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Wake Forest will win this game with 74.5% confidence.

Boston College vs Wake Forest Spread Prediction for Week 8

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Boston College will cover the spread with 72.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Boston College and Wake Forest, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.

Best Boston College Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Boston College players for Week 8, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Zay Flowers has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 6 of his last 7 games (+4.80 Units / 56% ROI)

Pat Garwo III has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 6 of his last 7 games (+4.80 Units / 54% ROI)

Phil Jurkovec has hit the Passing Yards Under in 4 of his last 5 games (+2.80 Units / 47% ROI)

Best Wake Forest Player Prop Best Bets Today

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Wake Forest players for Week 8, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

A.T. Perry has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 4 of his last 5 games at home (+2.80 Units / 46% ROI)

Sam Hartman has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 4 of his last 5 games (+2.80 Units / 45% ROI)

A.T. Perry has hit the Receptions Over in 3 of his last 4 games (+1.75 Units / 32% ROI)

Boston College Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals

Boston College has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 15 games (+8.60 Units / 51% ROI)

Boston College has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)

Boston College has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.45 Units / 34% ROI)

Boston College has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 away games (+5.05 Units / 56% ROI)

Boston College have covered the 1Q Spread in 10 of their last 16 games (+3.49 Units / 19% ROI)

Wake Forest Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals

Wake Forest has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 16 games (+13.85 Units / 73% ROI)

Wake Forest has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 17 games (+10.25 Units / 20% ROI)

Wake Forest has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 17 games (+8.70 Units / 21% ROI)

Wake Forest has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games (+7.52 Units / 19% ROI)

Wake Forest have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.65 Units / 37% ROI)

Boston College Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Boston College has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

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Wake Forest Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Wake Forest has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

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Wake Forest: Keys to the Game vs. Boston College

#15 Wake Forest is 8-1 (.615) when making 7 or more explosive plays — tied for 5th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .417

#15 Wake Forest is 9-2 (.818) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities — tied for 9th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .561

#15 Wake Forest is 8-1 (.889) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush — tied for 7th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .609

#15 Wake Forest is 8-1 (.667) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties — tied for 4th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .368

Matchup Notes for Boston College vs. Wake Forest

Wake Forest’s WRs has gained 5,136 yards on 339 receptions (15.2 YPR) since the 2021 season — third-best among ACC WRs. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 11.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — fourth-best among ACC defenses.

Wake Forest’s TEs has 39 receptions in 18 games (just 2.2 per game) since the 2021 season — fourth-worst among ACC TEs. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 15.7 receptions per game since the 2021 season — best among ACC defenses.

Wake Forest has gained 5,715 yards on 407 receptions (14.0 YPR) since the 2021 season — second-best among ACC skill players. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 11.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — fourth-best among ACC defenses.

Boston College’s WRs has gained 1,007 yards on 69 receptions (14.6 YPR) this season — third-best among ACC WRs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 11.9 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for third-worst among ACC defenses.

Boston College’s TEs has gained 717 yards on 58 receptions (12.4 YPR) since the 2021 season — fourth-best among ACC TEs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 12.1 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — tied for fourth-worst among ACC defenses.

Boston College’s WRs have 201.4 receiving yards per game this season — fifth-best among ACC WRs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed just 207.8 receiving yards per game this season — fourth-best among ACC defenses.

Boston College Offensive Stats & Trends

Boston College QBs have fumbled 7 times this season– tied for 2nd most among FBS Teams

Boston College’s TEs has 19 receptions in 5 games (3.8 per game) this season — fifth-best among ACC TEs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed just 17.4 receptions per game this season — second-best among ACC defenses.

Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends

Wake Forest’s TEs has 11 receptions in 5 games (just 2.2 per game) this season — third-worst among ACC TEs. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 17.6 receptions per game this season — third-best among ACC defenses.

Boston College Eagles Defensive Stats & Trends

Boston College has allowed a Completion Pct of just 40% (6 completions/15 attempts) on 3rd and short since last season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 63%

Boston College has allowed a Completion Pct of just 41% (30 completions/73 attempts) on 3rd and long since last season– tied for 3rd best in FBS; Average: 54%

Boston College has allowed a Completion Pct of just 41% (30 completions/73 attempts) on 3rd and long since last season– tied for 3rd best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 55%

Boston College has allowed first downs on 27% of pass attempts on 3rd and short since last season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 52%

Boston College has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 13 rushing attempts on 3rd and short this season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 12%.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Defensive Stats & Trends

#14 Wake Forest’s opponents has attempted two-point conversions on 36% of PATs this season– highest in FBS; Average: 6%

#14 Wake Forest’s opponents has attempted two-point conversions on 36% of PATs this season– highest among Power 5 Teams; Average: 6%

#14 Wake Forest has allowed a Completion Pct of just 12% (1 completions/8 attempts) on third and 10+ yards to go this season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 55%

#14 Wake Forest has allowed 11 TD passes in close and late situations since last season– most among Power 5 Teams

#14 Wake Forest has forced 30 fumbles since last season– tied for most in FBS

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