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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Wasabi Fenway Bowl
(11-2) SMU Mustangs vs. Boston College Eagles (6-6)
2023 Wasabi Fenway Bowl
Date: Thursday, December 28th
Time: 11:00 ET
Venue: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
Wasabi Fenway Bowl ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) SMU -10.5 | Boston College +10.5
Fenway Bowl Moneyline Odds: SMU -460 | Boston College +334
College Football Betting Total: O/U 51.5
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In the Fenway Bowl on Thursday, 17th-ranked SMU takes on Boston College, a preview of their upcoming ACC rivalry. With SMU switching conferences.
SMU arrives with momentum, boasting 9 consecutive wins, including a pivotal 26-14 victory against the then #17 Tulane in the AAC title game.
Is this genuinely a home game for BC? Some argue not. Boston College holds a 3-4 home record this season. The shift to Fenway Park, BC’s home until 1957, isn’t notably impacting the betting line.
With the Mustangs at -10.5 favorites and a total of 47.5, bettors are liking the potential for a local upset.
Fenway Park’s weather, with forecasts of wind and rain, is expected to be a key factor – classic northeastern bowl conditions.
There wasn’t a head-to-head matchup between Boston College and SMU last season.
In the all-time series, SMU holds a 1-0 lead. Their most recent encounter occurred on October 4, 1986, with SMU securing a 31-29 victory over Boston College.
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SMU Mustangs
SMU’s most recent game ended in a 26-14 win over Tulane. This week, the Mustangs will once again look to get off to a strong start, as they took a seven-point leading into halftime vs. Tulane.
So far, SMU has been favored 10 times and the underdog in three games.
This has led to an ATS record of 8-5 and an average scoring differential of +23.2.
So far this season, the average over/under line for SMU’s games has been 58.2 points.
The Mustangs have an over/under record of 6-7 heading into this week’s game.
SMU Mustangs Stats
As they prepare to face the Boston College, the Mustangs’ offense is averaging 184.1 rushing yards per game and 4 yards per attempt. Nationally, they are 17th in rushing yards and 10th in passing yards, on an average of 285.6 yards per matchup.
SMU has averaged 40.6 points per game so far. This figure places them 4th in the nation.
SMU’s defense is ranked 171st in passing yards allowed per game as they prepare for this matchup.
Opponents have attempted an average of 31.4 passing attempts against the Mustangs. They have given up 17.4 points per game so far, placing them 63rd in college football. In the NCAA’s rush defense category, they are 28th.
In the passing game, the Mustangs threw the ball 33 times for 203 and one score against Tulane.
On the ground, they averaged 4.2 yards per carry and finished with one rushing touchdown
Boston College Eagles
Boston College will be looking to rebound from a 45-20 loss to Miami.
Heading into the fourth quarter, Boston College trailed by a score of 35-14.
Heading into this week’s matchup with SMU, the Eagles have been favored in three games and the underdog in seven. Their ATS mark coming into the game is 4-6.
So far in this season, Boston College has posted an over/under record of 6-4.
On average, their matchups have yielded a combined score of 54.5 points, with the typical over/under line set at 49.7 points.
Boston College Eagles Stats
Boston College’s offense is averaging 25 points per game, which ranks them 68th in the NCAA.
Through the air, they’re at 189.2 passing yards on average, putting them at 104th in the nation. Their rushing attack is currently 21st in rushing yards, with an average of 500 rushing attempts per game this season.
Through the air, the Eagles’ attempted 25 passes against Miami, gaining 151 yards and securing one score.
On the ground, they maintained an average of 5.5 yards per carry, resulting in two rushing touchdowns.
Boston College’s defense ranks 124th in points allowed, with 29.5 points given up per game. Teams have been averaging 197.4 passing yards against them (47th nationally).
On the ground, they’ve conceded 194 rushing yards, putting them 154th in college football.
SMU Mustangs vs. Boston College Eagles NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Mustangs are 3-2 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Eagles are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Mustangs are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Eagles have gone 4-6 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Mustangs’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Eagles’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
SMU vs. Boston College Line Movement
Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mustangs | -350 | -460 | -9.5 | -10.5 |
Eagles | +260 | +334 | +9.5 | +10.5 |
4* Free 2023 Wasabi Fenway Bowl NCAA Betting Prediction: Boston College +10.5
Though I anticipate SMU winning outright, I suggest sticking to the moneyline. We do have Boston College covering the spread but SMU is the way to go straight-up.
For me, the choice is clear-cut. SMU’s sole losses this season occurred while playing away against Oklahoma and TCU. Currently, SMU has set its sights on achieving its first 12-win season in 80+ years.
Even though I’m on SMU SU, as the underdogs at home, my pick is Boston College to cover the spread at +10.5.
I’m placing my bet on the over with the current over/under line at 51.5.
Up to this point, games involving Boston College have seen an average combined score of 54.5 points, and I expect this game to exceed 51.5.
Regarding the total points scored, the over has proven successful in 10 of Boston College’s last 14 games. Similarly, the over has prevailed in 5 of SMU’s past 7 games. Given these trends, I’m inclined to take the OVER in this matchup.
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