- Boston College Eagles is a -3 point favorite vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- Rutgers vs. Boston College Total (Over/Under): 53.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN2
Rutgers (0-1) visit Alumni Stadium to take on Boston College (0-1) on Sep. 11 in Chestnut Hill, MA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 pm.
The Boston College Eagles are betting favorites in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -3 (-112).
The Rutgers vs. Boston College Over/Under is 53.5 total points.
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Rutgers vs. Boston College Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Rutgers | +3 -105 | 53.5 -105 | +130 |
| Boston College | -3 -112 | 53.5 -115 | -155 |
Rutgers vs Boston College Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Boston College will win this game with 57.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Boston College Eagles, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Rutgers vs Boston College Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Boston College will cover the spread with 55.8% 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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Rutgers Best Bets Today
- Rutgers has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in their last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 86% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 89% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Team Total Under in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 88% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 5 away games (+0.60 Units / 12% ROI)
Boston College Best Bets Today
- Boston College has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games (+5.85 Units / 47% ROI)
- Boston College has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.75 Units / 39% ROI)
- Boston College has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 90% ROI)
- Boston College has hit the Game Total Over in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+1.90 Units / 43% ROI)
- Boston College have covered the 1H Spread in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+1.85 Units / 41% ROI)
Rutgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rutgers Scarlet Knights is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Rutgers is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -50 Units / -100% ROI
- Rutgers is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Rutgers is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Boston College Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Boston College Eagles is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.08 Units / -100% ROI).
- Boston College is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
- Boston College is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.02 Units / -100% ROI
- Boston College is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 84.75% ROI
Rutgers: Keys to the Game vs. Boston College
Rutgers was 1-5 (.167) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– 8th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .481
Rutgers was 6-4 (.600) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– T-30th-best in FBS; Average: .429
Rutgers is 1-2 (.333) when sacking the QB 3 or more times since the 2024 season– T-2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .766
Rutgers was 6-2 (.750) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: .602
Boston College: Keys to the Game vs. Rutgers
Boston College was 1-4 (.200) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-11th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .459
Boston College was 2-6 (.250) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-33rd-worst in FBS; Average: .422
Boston College was 1-4 (.200) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-23rd-worst in FBS; Average: .414
Boston College is 1-11 (.083) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs since the 2024 season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .457
Matchup Notes for Rutgers vs. Boston College
Boston College’s WRs gained 2,188 yards on 162 receptions (13.5 YPR) last season — 5th-best among ACC WRs. Rutgers’s defense allowed 14.4 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — 14th-worst among FBS defenses.
Boston College’s QBs threw for 3,362 passing yards in 12 games (280.2 YPG) last season — 15th-best among FBS teams. Rutgers’s defense allowed 222.9 passing yards per game last season — 4th-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Boston College’s TEs had 78 receptions in 12 games (6.5 per game) last season — best among P5 TEs. Rutgers’s defense allowed just 17.0 receptions per game last season — 31st-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers’s QBs threw for 3,193 passing yards in 12 games (266.1 YPG) last season — T-25th-best among FBS teams. Boston College’s defense allowed 255.7 passing yards per game last season — 14th-worst among FBS defenses.
Rutgers’s WRs gained 2,594 yards on 167 receptions (15.5 YPR) last season — T-11th-best among FBS WRs. Boston College’s defense allowed 12.8 Yards Per Reception last season — T-17th-worst among FBS defenses.
Rutgers’s offense threw for 3,193 passing yards in 12 games (266.1 YPG) last season — T-26th-best among FBS offenses. Boston College’s defense allowed 255.7 passing yards per game last season — 5th-worst among ACC defenses.
Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends
Rutgers’s QBs threw for 3,193 passing yards in 12 games (266.1 YPG) last season — T-25th-best among FBS teams. Boston College’s defense allowed 255.7 passing yards per game last season — 14th-worst among FBS defenses.
Rutgers’s WRs gained 2,594 yards on 167 receptions (15.5 YPR) last season — T-11th-best among FBS WRs. Boston College’s defense allowed 12.8 Yards Per Reception last season — T-17th-worst among FBS defenses.
Rutgers TEs had no touchdowns on 45 receptions last season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 10.4
Rutgers’s offense threw for 3,193 passing yards in 12 games (266.1 YPG) last season — T-26th-best among FBS offenses. Boston College’s defense allowed 255.7 passing yards per game last season — 5th-worst among ACC defenses.
Rutgers TEs had no touchdowns on 45 receptions last season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among Big Ten Teams; Average: 11.9
Boston College Offensive Stats & Trends
Boston College’s WRs gained 2,188 yards on 162 receptions (13.5 YPR) last season — 5th-best among ACC WRs. Rutgers’s defense allowed 14.4 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — 14th-worst among FBS defenses.
Boston College’s QBs threw for 3,362 passing yards in 12 games (280.2 YPG) last season — 15th-best among FBS teams. Rutgers’s defense allowed 222.9 passing yards per game last season — 4th-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Boston College’s TEs had 78 receptions in 12 games (6.5 per game) last season — best among P5 TEs. Rutgers’s defense allowed just 17.0 receptions per game last season — 31st-best among FBS defenses.
Boston College’s offense threw for 3,362 passing yards in 12 games (280.2 YPG) last season — 15th-best among FBS offenses. Rutgers’s defense allowed 222.9 passing yards per game last season — 4th-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Boston College’s WRs gained 2,188 yards on 162 receptions (13.5 YPR) last season — 5th-best among ACC WRs. Rutgers’s defense allowed 13.1 Yards Per Reception last season — 2nd-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends
Rutgers allowed opponents to rush for 20+ yards on 33 of their 370 carries (9%) last season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 3%
Rutgers allowed 9.0 yards from scrimmage per touch (5,194 yards / 574 touches) last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 6.5
Rutgers allowed opponents to rush for 20+ yards on 33 of their 370 carries (9%) last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 3%
Rutgers allowed 6.8 Yards per Carry (2,519 yards/370 carries) last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.0
Rutgers allowed 6.8 Yards per Carry (2,519 yards/370 carries) last season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 4.1
Boston College Defensive Stats & Trends
Boston College had no interceptions (0 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 36.5
Boston College did not record a sack (27 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.1
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 had no interceptions (0 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 36.5
Boston College allowed passes of 40+ yards on 14 of 372 attempts (4%) last season– T-7th-worst in FBS; Average: 2%
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