- The Virginia Tech Hokies are a -13.5 point favorite vs. the Boston College Eagles
- Virginia Tech vs. Boston College Total (Over/Under): 48.5 points
- TV Channel: ACCN
Virginia Tech (3-0) visit Alumni Stadium to take on Boston College (2-1) on Sep. 26 in Chestnut Hill, MA. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 pm.
The Virginia Tech Hokies are betting favorites in Week 4, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-110).
The Virginia Tech vs. Boston College Over/Under is 48.5 total points.
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Virginia Tech vs. Boston College Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Virginia Tech | -13.5 -110 | 48.5 -110 | -600 |
| Boston College | +13.5 -108 | 48.5 -108 | +425 |
Virginia Tech vs Boston College Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Virginia Tech will win this game with 76.9% 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 Virginia Tech Hokies and the Boston College Eagles, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Virginia Tech vs Boston College Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Virginia Tech will cover the spread with 51.5% 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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Virginia Tech Best Bets Today
- Virginia Tech have covered the 1Q Spread in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.50 Units / 34% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 51% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the Team Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.80 Units / 49% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.75 Units / 48% ROI)
Boston College Best Bets Today
- Boston College has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+5.85 Units / 63% ROI)
- Boston College has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.60 Units / 20% ROI)
- Boston College has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.55 Units / 18% ROI)
- Boston College has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 8 games at home (+1.00 Units / 0% ROI)
Virginia Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Virginia Tech Hokies is 3-0 against the spread this college football season (+3 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Virginia Tech is 2-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 16.13% ROI
- Virginia Tech is 3-0 when betting the Over for +3 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Virginia Tech is 0-3 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -100% ROI
Boston College Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Boston College Eagles is 1-2 against the spread this college football season (-1.18 Units / -35.98% ROI).
- Boston College is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Boston College is 0-3 when betting the Over for -3.22 Units / -100% ROI
- Boston College is 3-0 when betting the Under for +3 Units / 88.76% ROI
Virginia Tech: Keys to the Game vs. Boston College
Virginia Tech is 3-9 (.250) when rushing more than 30 times this season– 5th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .672
Virginia Tech was winless (0-5) when in a one score game last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .514
Virginia Tech was 2-6 (.250) when allowing 200 or more passing yards last season– T-4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .498
Virginia Tech is 1-7 (.125) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities this season– 6th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .489
Boston College: Keys to the Game vs. Virginia Tech
Boston College is winless (0-9) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities this season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .489
Boston College is 1-5 (.167) when rushing more than 30 times this season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .672
Boston College is 1-10 (.091) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards this season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .510
Boston College is 1-10 (.091) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards this season– T-7th-worst in FBS; Average: .474
Matchup Notes for Virginia Tech vs. Boston College
Boston College’s TEs had 78 receptions in 12 games (6.5 per game) last season — best among ACC TEs. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed just 19.5 receptions per game last season — T-4th-best among ACC defenses.
Boston College’s TEs had 78 receptions in 12 games (6.5 per game) last season — best among P5 TEs. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed just 19.5 receptions per game last season — T-4th-best among ACC defenses.
Boston College has 336 receptions in 15 games (22.4 per game) since the 2024 season — T-23rd-best among FBS skill players. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 18.8 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 4th-best among ACC defenses.
Virginia Tech’s offense threw for 1,995 passing yards in 12 games (just 166.2 YPG) last season — 19th-worst among FBS offenses. Boston College’s defense allowed 255.7 passing yards per game last season — 5th-worst among ACC defenses.
Virginia Tech’s offense threw for 1,995 passing yards in 12 games (just 166.2 YPG) last season — 19th-worst among FBS offenses. Boston College’s defense allowed 255.7 passing yards per game last season — 14th-worst among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech’s WRs had just 128.2 receiving yards per game last season — 33rd-worst among FBS WRs. Boston College’s defense allowed 177.0 receiving yards per game to WRs last season — 25th-worst among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends
Virginia Tech RBs have rushed for 3 TDs on 253 carries (84.3 Carries Per TD) this season– 2nd-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 22.9
Virginia Tech’s offense threw for 1,995 passing yards in 12 games (just 166.2 YPG) last season — 19th-worst among FBS offenses. Boston College’s defense allowed 255.7 passing yards per game last season — 5th-worst among ACC defenses.
Virginia Tech RBs averaged 8.3 yards from scrimmage per touch (150 yards / 18 touches) on 3rd and short last season– 3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.4
Virginia Tech’s offense threw for 1,995 passing yards in 12 games (just 166.2 YPG) last season — 19th-worst among FBS offenses. Boston College’s defense allowed 255.7 passing yards per game last season — 14th-worst among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech TEs had no touchdowns on 1 receptions in the Red Zone last season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0
Boston College Offensive Stats & Trends
Boston College TEs have been targeted 10.5 times per game (126/12) this season– highest among FBS Teams; Average: 5.1
Boston College TEs have 6 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter this season– T-most among Power Conference Teams
Boston College TEs have been targeted 24 times with 4-6 yards to go this season– 2nd-most among Power Conference Teams
Boston College RBs averaged 9.5 yards from scrimmage per touch (352 yards / 37 touches) on 3rd down last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.6
Boston College’s TEs had 78 receptions in 12 games (6.5 per game) last season — best among ACC TEs. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed just 19.5 receptions per game last season — T-4th-best among ACC defenses.
Virginia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends
Virginia Tech has not recorded a sack (41 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 16.2
Virginia Tech did not record a sack (41 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 16.2
Virginia Tech allowed a Completion Pct of just 39% (22 completions/57 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go last season– best in FBS; Average: 61%
Virginia Tech has intercepted 4 of 346 attempts (86.5 pass attempts per int.) this season– 10th-worst in FBS; Average: 38.5
Virginia Tech has no interceptions (41 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 31.0
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 had no interceptions and 13 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9.2
Boston College has allowed passes of 40+ yards on 14 of 372 attempts (4%) this season– T-2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 2%
Boston College had no interceptions (0 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; 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
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