Miami Hurricanes vs Boston College Eagles Pick ATS & Betting Predictions
Miami Hurricanes (6-5 SU, ATS 4-4) vs Boston College Eagles (6-5 SU, ATS 4-5)
Date: 12:00 EST Friday, November 24th
Location: Alumni Stadium (MA), Chestnut Hill, MA
TV: ABC
Point Spread: UM -8.5/BC +8.5 (Bovada – Offers the most incredible live betting on the web!)
Money Line: UM -356/BC +271
Over/Under: 48.5
The Miami Hurricanes and Boston College Eagles matchup in an Atlantic Coast showdown at Alumni Stadium (MA) in Chestnut Hill, MA. The over/under for this matchup is currently 48.5, while Miami is favored by -8.5.
Head-to-Head Matchup:
Miami and Boston College did not meet up last season, but over their last three head-to-head matchups, each team is 1-2. Against the spread, each team also went 1-2 and finished with an over/under mark of 1-2. These games averaged a combined 37 points per contest.
Miami Hurricanes Recent Form:
After their latest loss to Louisville, Miami’s overall record now stands at 6-5. The Hurricanes couldn’t secure the win and finished the game with a score of 38-31.
Going into the game, the oddsmakers had this one as a pick em, giving Miami an ATS loss. The team’s combined 69 points surpassed the over/under line of 46.5.
In the loss vs. Louisville, quarterback Tyler Van Dyke finished with a QB rating of 96.85 while completing 24 of 39 passes for 327 yards. He also ended the game with one touchdown.
Mark Fletcher Jr. led the ground attack for Miami against Louisville. He accumulated 126 rushing yards and reached the endzone two times in 17 attempts. On his eight receptions, Xavier Restrepo finished with one touchdown and 193 yards.
Defensively, Miami allowed a total of 470 yards to Louisville. This includes giving up 162 yards allowed on the ground and 308 passing yards. The Hurricanes defense comes into the game with 25 sacks, and ranked 1st in QB hurries. In terms of points allowed, they are giving up 22.3 points per game (86th). When it comes to defending the pass, they are ranked 112th in the NCAA, allowing an average of 233.9 passing yards per game. Additionally, Miami’s run defense comes in allowing 93.2 rushing yards per contest.
Away Injury Report
| FullName | Position | InjuryBodyPart | InjuryStatus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | Undisclosed | Questionable |
| Nyjalik Kelly | DL | Undisclosed | Out |
| Ajay Allen | RB | Undisclosed | Questionable |
| Trevonte’ Citizen | RB | Knee | Out |
| Samson Okunlola | OL | Lower Body | Out |
| Emory Williams | QB | Arm | Out |
Boston College Eagles Recent Form:
This week, Boston College is looking to get back on track after falling to Pittsburgh by a score of 24-16. Yet, they still have an above .500 record of 6-5 through 11 games.
Against the spread, Boston College was not able to cover as 2.5-point underdogs. On the over/under, the line was 45.5 going into the game, resulting in the under hitting.
In the loss vs. Pittsburgh, quarterback Thomas Castellanos finished with a QB rating of 53.92 while completing 13 of 25 passes for 171 yards. He also ended the game with one touchdown.
Against Pittsburgh, Kye Robichaux carried the ball 24 times, leading the team with 118 yards in rushing. However, he was unable to score a touchdown on the ground. In terms of receiving, Lewis Bond was the standout for the team, finding the endzone one time and securing five balls for 65 yards.
Defensively, Boston College allowed a total of 406 yards to Pittsburgh. This includes giving up 199 yards allowed on the ground and 207 passing yards. The Eagles defense comes into the game with 12 sacks and ranked 1st in QB hurries. In terms of points allowed, they are giving up 28.1 points per game (117th). When it comes to defending the pass, they are ranked 39th in the NCAA, allowing an average of 189 passing yards per game. Additionally, Boston College’s run defense comes in allowing 189.5 rushing yards per contest.
Home Injury Report
| FullName | Position | InjuryBodyPart | InjuryStatus |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Takacs | TE | Leg | Out |
| Ryan O’Keefe | WR | Neck | Out |
| Pat Garwo III | RB | Leg | Out |
| Shitta Sillah | DE | Undisclosed | Out |
| Jaylen Blackwell | LB | Undisclosed | Out |
Betting Trends
- When playing on the road, Miami has an ATS mark of 1-2 vs. the spread.
- Boston College is 4-6 in their last ten home games.
- The Eagles are 1-2 in their last three games as underdogs.
- Over their last five games as the betting favorite, Miami has an ATS record of 1-4.
Free Pick
Even though these teams have identical records at 6-5, the Hurricanes are the heavy favorite over Boston College. Despite playing on the road, I like Miami to jump all over Boston College. The way I’m playing this one is the Hurricanes at -8.5.
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