The Virginia Tech Hokies (3-3) and the Boston College Eagles (4-2) square off on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Lane Stadium in a battle of ACC opponents.
The Eagles are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +7) versus the Hokies.
Keep reading to check out our preview for this this game between the Hokies and the Eagles, and uncover all of our expert picks here, too!
Virginia Tech vs. Boston College betting lines
- Spread favorite: Hokies (-7)
- Moneyline: Hokies (), Eagles ()
- Total: points
Virginia Tech vs. Boston College betting info and stats
- Virginia Tech has a 3-2-0 record against the spread this season. Virginia Tech has covered the spread twice this season when listed as the favorite by at least 7 points. Virginia Tech has been favored on the moneyline in four games this season, and it has put up a 3-1 record in those matchups. Boston College has three wins against the spread in six opportunities so far this season (3-3-0). When Boston College is an underdog of 7 points or more, it has always covered the spread (2-0 ATS). Boston College is an underdog on the moneyline for the fourth time this year and is 1-2 in that role.
Virginia Tech vs. Boston College recent stats and trends
Virginia Tech Hokies
- Virginia Tech has covered the spread in its last three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
- Virginia Tech and its opponents have combined to hit the over in two of those games.
Boston College Eagles
- Boston College is winless against the spread (0-3) and 2-1 overall in its last three matchups.
- The final combined score of each of the past three Boston College games did not go over the set point total.
Virginia Tech vs. Boston College key players
Virginia Tech Hokies
- Kyron Drones has thrown for 1,155 yards, completing 61% of his passes and collecting eight touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He’s also run for 278 yards (46.3 ypg) on 69 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Bhayshul Tuten has carried the ball 107 times for a team-high 605 yards on the ground and has found the end zone nine times as a runner.
- Jaylin Lane’s leads his squad with 325 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 24 catches (out of 36 targets) and scored one touchdown.
- Stephen Gosnell has hauled in 15 receptions totaling 276 yards, finding the end zone one time as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Da’Quan Felton has compiled 15 grabs for 162 yards, an average of 27.0 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Antwaun Powell leads the team with 6.5 sacks, and also has 4.0 TFL and 21 tackles.
- Mose Phillips III, Virginia Tech’s leading tackler, has 33 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Mansoor Delane leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 17 tackles and two passes defended.
Boston College Eagles
- Thomas Castellanos has 983 passing yards, or 163.8 per game, so far this season. He has completed 67% of his passes and has tossed 12 touchdowns with four interceptions. He’s also contributed on the ground with 17.2 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner one time.
- The team’s top rusher, Treshaun Ward, has carried the ball 50 times for 283 yards (47.2 per game) with two touchdowns. He’s also caught eight passes for 141 yards and two touchdowns.
- Turbo Richard has piled up 42 carries and totaled 207 yards with one touchdown.
- Lewis Bond has racked up 358 receiving yards on 30 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Jaedn Skeete has totaled 188 receiving yards (31.3 yards per game) and one touchdown on 17 receptions.
- Reed Harris’ 12 targets have resulted in four catches for 176 yards and two touchdowns.
- Donovan Ezeiruaku leads the team with 8.0 sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has amassed 10.0 TFL and 41 tackles.
- Khari Johnson leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 20 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended.
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