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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 8
(4-2) Boston College Eagles vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (3-3)
Date: Thursday, October 17th
Time: 7:30 ET
Venue: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA
Week 8 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Boston College +7 | Virginia Tech -7
Week 8 CFB Moneyline Odds: Boston College +210 | Virginia Tech -262
College Football Betting Total: O/U 49
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Get ready for a throwdown in Week 8 as Boston College heads to Blacksburg to face off against Virginia Tech in a matchup loaded with history. These two programs go way back to their Big East days, and they’ve clashed in some memorable ACC title games.
Virginia Tech may hold the edge in the all-time series (21–11), including a commanding 48-22 win last November, but this year, the Eagles are no pushover.
Boston College, sitting at 4-2 under new head coach Bill O’Brien, is 6-4 against the spread (ATS) in their last ten road games. Even more impressive, they’ve covered as 7-point underdogs in both previous instances this season.
They’re coming into this game hot, and the Hokies, at 3-3, are still trying to find their groove. The line has Virginia Tech favored by a touchdown, but the Eagles’ defense and momentum make them a strong contender to cover that spread.
ESPN is set to televise the week eight matchup between the Boston College Eagles and Virginia Tech Hokies, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30 ET. The game will be played at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, and the Hokies enter the game as -7 point favorites.
The over/under line is currently set at 49 points.
The Eagles have a 4-2 record, while the Hokies are 3-3 on the season.
Boston College Eagles
Boston College enters Week 8 with a 4-2 record, ranked 55th in our CFB power rankings. They have an 80.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 0.3% shot at winning the Atlantic Coast. The Eagles are 2-0 at home and 1-2 on the road this season.
Boston College’s average scoring margin is +10, and their ATS record stands at 2-3. They are 0-2 against the spread as favorites but have gone 2-1 ATS as underdogs.
Their over/under record is 0-5, with games averaging 44.3 points. This week’s line is set at 49 points, slightly below their average line of 49.9 points.
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Boston College Eagles Stats
Boston College’s offense ranks 53rd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8, and they are 54th in scoring, averaging 27.2 points per game. Thomas Castellanos has thrown for 983 yards with a passer rating of 121. He has 12 touchdowns and 4 interceptions, completing 67% of his passes.
Boston College is 31st in rushing attempts, averaging 162.3 yards per game on the ground. Treshaun Ward leads the team with 283 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. Lewis Bond has 30 receptions for 358 yards and two touchdowns.
Boston College’s defense, ranked 16th nationally, has allowed just 17.2 points per game this season. Opponents have averaged 106.7 rushing yards per game on 32.7 attempts, while quarterbacks have posted a 66.9 passer rating, completing 56.2% of their throws for 217 yards per game.
In their recent game against Virginia, Boston College allowed 24 points and 449 total yards, including 301 passing yards. Virginia ran the ball 36 times for 148 yards and completed 27 of 46 passes.
Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia Tech enters Week 8 with a 3-3 record, facing Boston College at home. They are 1-1 at home and 2-1 on the road this season. The Hokies are ranked 31st in our CFB power rankings, and they have a 79.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. So far, they’ve been favored in four of their six games.
Their ATS record stands at 3-2, with a perfect 3-0 mark on the road and 0-2 at home. As favorites, they are 2-2 against the spread, and they’ve covered in their only game as underdogs.
Virginia Tech’s over/under record is 3-2, with their games averaging 53.2 points. This week’s line is 49 points, slightly below their average line of 49.9 points, and they’ve had three games with higher totals than this week’s line.
Virginia Tech Hokies Stats
Virginia Tech’s offense is averaging 30.5 points per game, placing them 39th in the nation as they head into their week 8 matchup against Boston College. They are ranked 41st in our offensive power rankings. The Hokies have been effective on third downs, converting 45.3% of their opportunities, which ranks 29th nationally. Their rushing attack is their strength, averaging 182.8 yards per game on 37.8 attempts.
Bhayshul Tuten leads the rushing attack with 605 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Kyron Drones has thrown for 1,155 yards and eight touchdowns, but he has also thrown four interceptions and has a passer rating of 89. Virginia Tech ranks 97th in passing yards per game. Jaylin Lane is the leading receiver with 325 yards and one touchdown.
Virginia Tech’s defense was impressive in their latest game, allowing just 7 points against Stanford. They gave up only 200 total yards, including 113 rushing yards on 41 attempts and 87 passing yards. Stanford managed 14 first downs, and Virginia Tech’s defense didn’t force any interceptions.
On average this season, Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 22.7 points per game. Opponents have averaged 172 rushing yards per game and 184.2 passing yards. Quarterbacks have completed 56.2% of their passes against the Hokies, with a passer rating of 82.2.
Boston College Eagles vs. Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Boston College Eagles are 3-2 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Virginia Tech Hokies are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Boston College Eagles are 6-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Virginia Tech Hokies have gone 7-3 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Boston College Eagles’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 0-3.
- The Virginia Tech Hokies’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 8 NCAA Betting Prediction: Boston College +7
Boston College is the -7 point favorite over Virginia Tech this week, and we like their chances to win and cover the spread. Our projected final score is 31-23 in favor of the Eagles.
With the over/under line set at 49 points, our projection of 54 total points suggests that taking the over is the best play.
With a betting total set at 49, expect some action on both sides of the ball, but don’t sleep on Boston College pulling off a potential upset.
Va Tech’s home-field advantage is real, but this game is going to be tighter than the odds suggest.
For those of us keeping an eye on ATS trends, all signs point to the Eagles flying high this Thursday night!
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