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One of the top rushers in college football will be on display when Thomas Castellanos and the Boston College Eagles (3-3) visit the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3-3) on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
The Eagles are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+4.5), versus the Yellow Jackets (with an over/under of 58 points).
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Game Info for Georgia Tech vs. Boston College
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech | -4.5 | -110 | -110 | 58 | -109 | -111 | -203 | +168 |
Georgia Tech Pick Insights
- Georgia Tech has a 3-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- Georgia Tech has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 4.5 points or more this season (0-1).
- The teams have hit the over in three of Georgia Tech’s five games with a set total.
Georgia Tech Stats & Insights
- With 432 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS, Georgia Tech has had to rely on its 40th-ranked offense (431.2 yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
- On offense, Georgia Tech ranks 53rd in the FBS with 30.8 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 92nd in points allowed (432 points allowed per contest).
- Georgia Tech is putting up 275.2 passing yards per game offensively this season (35th in the FBS), and is giving up 217.7 passing yards per game (56th) on the other side of the ball.
- Georgia Tech owns the 64th-ranked rushing offense this year (156 rushing yards per game), and has been less effective defensively, ranking third-worst with 214.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
- While Georgia Tech ranks 17th-worst in the FBS in third-down efficiency on defense with a 45.8% third-down percentage allowed, it’s been a different situation on the other side of the ball, where the Yellow Jackets rank 25th-best in the FBS (46.8% third-down conversion rate).
- With 12 forced turnovers (19th in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (74th in the FBS), Georgia Tech’s +2+2 turnover margin ranks 36th in college football.
Georgia Tech’s Best Players
- Haynes King has thrown for 1,631 yards (271.8 ypg) to lead Georgia Tech, completing 62.3% of his passes and recording 16 touchdown passes compared to six interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 222 rushing yards on 51 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Jamal Haynes, has carried the ball 72 times for 409 yards (68.2 per game), scoring three times. He’s also caught 12 passes for 112 yards.
- This season, Trevion Cooley has carried the ball 50 times for 235 yards (39.2 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Eric Singleton Jr. has hauled in 20 receptions for 355 yards (59.2 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone five times as a receiver.
- Malik Rutherford has caught 25 passes for 290 yards (48.3 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Dominick Blaylock has hauled in 14 catches for 228 yards, an average of 38 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
- Kyle Kennard, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has collected four sacks, four TFL, 31 tackles, and one interception.
- Jaylon King has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 26 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended to his name.
Boston College Betting Insights
- Boston College has covered the spread twice in six opportunities this year.
- Boston College is 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this year.
- Boston College games have hit the over in five out of six opportunities (83.3%).
Boston College Pick Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, Boston College is accumulating 393.2 total yards per contest (67th-ranked). It ranks 65th in the FBS defensively (371 total yards given up per game).
- Boston College ranks 75th in points per game (27.7), but it has been less productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 23rd-worst in the FBS with 31.7 points ceded per contest.
- In terms of passing, Boston College ranks 96th in the FBS (204.2 passing yards per game) and 40th defensively (209 passing yards allowed per contest).
- Boston College is posting 189 rushing yards per game on offense this season (29th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 162 rushing yards per game (97th-ranked) on defense.
- From an offensive standpoint, Boston College is posting a 41.5% third-down conversion percentage (56th-ranked). It ranks 103rd in the FBS defensively (43.1% third-down rate allowed).
- With six forced turnovers (108th in the FBS) and seven turnovers committed (35th in the FBS) this season, Boston College ranks 76th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -1.
Boston College’s Best Players
- Castellanos has thrown for 1,165 yards (194.2 ypg) to lead Boston College, completing 57.2% of his passes and tossing 10 touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 500 yards (83.3 ypg) on 98 carries with seven touchdowns.
- Pat Garwo III has piled up 271 yards (on 52 attempts) with one touchdown.
- Lewis Bond paces his squad with 356 receiving yards on 24 receptions with five touchdowns.
- Ryan O’Keefe has put together a 235-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 23 passes on 32 targets.
- Joseph Griffin Jr.’s 39 targets have resulted in 16 catches for 213 yards and one touchdown.
- Shitta Sillah has racked up two sacks to lead the team, while also picking up two TFL and nine tackles.
- Vinny DePalma is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s amassed 34 tackles and one TFL.
- Elijah Jones has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 15 tackles and one pass defended to his name.
