The Virginia Tech Hokies (3-3) host an ACC clash against the Boston College Eagles (4-2) on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Lane Stadium.
The Hokies are expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -8.5) versus the Eagles. The over/under for this matchup is 48 points.
Keep reading for our betting primer for this this contest between the Hokies and the Eagles, and find all of our predictions here, too!
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Virginia Tech -8.5 vs. Boston College
Virginia Tech vs. Boston College betting lines
- Spread favorite: Hokies (-8.5)
- Moneyline: Hokies (-332), Eagles (+258)
- Total: 48 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Virginia Tech vs. Boston College betting info and stats
- Virginia Tech, through five games with a spread so far this season, has gone 3-2-0 against the spread. Virginia Tech has covered the spread twice this season when listed as a favorite by at least 8.5 points. In four games as the moneyline favorite, Virginia Tech is 3-1. Boston College has three wins against the spread this season (3-3-0). In the two games Boston College has been an underdog by at least 8.5 points this season, it has covered the spread both times. Boston College’s record when playing as an underdog this year is 1-2.
Virginia Tech vs. Boston College recent stats and trends
Virginia Tech Hokies
- Virginia Tech has covered the spread in its past three matchups 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.
- The last three Virginia Tech games averaged 50.3 total points, 2.3 more points than this matchup’s point total.
Boston College Eagles
- Boston College is winless against the spread (0-3) and 2-1 overall during its past three contests.
- Boston College and its opponents did not hit the over in any of those games.
- The last three Boston College games averaged 48.8 total points, 0.8 more points than this matchup’s 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 tossing 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 racked up 605 yards on 107 carries while finding the end zone nine times.
- Jaylin Lane’s team-high 325 yards as a receiver have come on 24 catches (out of 36 targets) with one touchdown.
- Stephen Gosnell has reeled in 15 passes while averaging 46.0 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
- Da’Quan Felton has a total of 162 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 15 passes and scoring two touchdowns.
- Antwaun Powell has 6.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 4.0 TFL and 21 tackles.
- Virginia Tech’s top-tackler, Mose Phillips III, has 33 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Mansoor Delane has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 17 tackles and two passes defended to his name.
Boston College Eagles
- Thomas Castellanos has put up 983 passing yards, or 163.8 per game, so far this season. He has completed 67% of his passes and has recorded 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.
- Treshaun Ward has rushed 50 times for 283 yards, with two touchdowns. He’s also tacked on eight catches for 141 yards and two touchdowns.
- Turbo Richard has racked up 207 yards (on 42 carries) with one touchdown.
- Lewis Bond has hauled in 358 receiving yards on 30 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Jaedn Skeete has caught 17 passes and compiled 188 receiving yards (31.3 per game) with one touchdown.
- Reed Harris’ four grabs (on 12 targets) have netted him 176 yards (29.3 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Donovan Ezeiruaku, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has racked up 8.0 sacks, 10.0 TFL and 41 tackles.
- Khari Johnson has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 20 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended to his name.
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