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One of the best QBs in college football will be on display when Thomas Castellanos and the Boston College Eagles (6-3) host the Virginia Tech Hokies (4-5) on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
The Hokies are favored, but by less than a field goal (-1.5), versus the Eagles. The over/under for this matchup is 49.5 points.
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Game Info for Virginia Tech vs. Boston College
- Game Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Stadium: Alumni Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | -1.5 | -110 | -110 | 49.5 | -110 | -110 | -122 | +103 |
Virginia Tech Pick Insights
- Virginia Tech has a 5-4-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games this season as favorites of at least 1.5 points, Virginia Tech has a 3-0 record against the spread.
- Virginia Tech has gone over in five of its nine games with a set total (55.6%).
Virginia Tech Stats & Insights
- Virginia Tech ranks 92nd in total offense this year (354.1 yards per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS with 354.1 yards allowed per game.
- Virginia Tech is putting up 23.6 points per game offensively this year (91st in the FBS), and is allowing 24.1 points per game (55th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Virginia Tech ranks 100th in passing yards this year (202.1 per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking seventh-best in the FBS with 163.8 passing yards allowed per game.
- Virginia Tech is compiling 152 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 77th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 89th, giving up 159.6 rushing yards per contest.
- Virginia Tech has been a bottom-25 offense on third down this season, ranking 18th-worst with a 32.3% third-down percentage. On defense, the Hokies rank 29th in the FBS (33.9% third-down percentage allowed).
- With nine forced turnovers (107th in the FBS) against nine turnovers committed (25th in the FBS), Virginia Tech’s even turnover margin ranks 62nd in college football.
Virginia Tech’s Best Players
- Kyron Drones has been a dual threat for Virginia Tech so far this season. He has 1,306 passing yards, completing 58.5% of his passes and throwing seven touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 406 yards (45.1 ypg) on 110 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- Bhayshul Tuten has racked up 535 yards on 121 carries while finding the end zone four times. He’s also caught 24 passes for 218 yards (24.2 per game) and two touchdowns through the air.
- Jaylin Lane’s leads his squad with 426 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 30 catches (out of 48 targets) and scored five touchdowns.
- Da’Quan Felton has hauled in 24 receptions totaling 346 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Stephen Gosnell’s 18 catches have yielded 253 yards.
- Antwaun Powell has collected nine sacks to pace the team, while also recording nine TFL and 30 tackles.
- Keli Lawson has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 61 tackles, four TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception so far.
Boston College Betting Insights
- Boston College has a 4-5-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 1.5 points or more, the Eagles have a 4-1 record against the spread.
- In Boston College’s nine games with a set total, six have hit the over (66.7%).
Boston College Pick Insights
- Boston College is compiling 411.7 total yards per contest on offense this season (48th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 349.6 total yards per contest (45th-ranked).
- In terms of points scored Boston College ranks 72nd in the FBS (26.9 points per game), and it is 73rd on defense (26.3 points allowed per game).
- Boston College ranks 96th in the FBS with 203.6 passing yards per contest, but it has been lifted up by its defense, which ranks 17th-best by allowing only 180.6 passing yards per game.
- Boston College’s run offense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 10th-best in the FBS with 208.1 rushing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 169 rushing yards per game, which ranks 102nd.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Boston College ranks 30th in the FBS (44.1% third-down conversion percentage) and 81st on defense (39.8% third-down rate allowed).
- After forcing 13 turnovers (54th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 12 times (60th in the FBS) this season, Boston College sports the 57th-ranked turnover margin of +1.
Boston College’s Best Players
- Castellanos has been a dual threat for Boston College this season. He has 1,736 passing yards (192.9 per game) while completing 57.9% of his passes. He’s thrown 12 touchdown passes and seven interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 760 yards (84.4 ypg) on 147 carries with 10 rushing touchdowns.
- Kye Robichaux has collected 565 yards (on 122 carries) with six touchdowns.
- Lewis Bond paces his team with 485 receiving yards on 35 catches with five touchdowns.
- Joseph Griffin Jr. has put up a 291-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 23 passes on 51 targets.
- Ryan O’Keefe has racked up 235 reciving yards (26.1 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Shitta Sillah has collected two sacks to lead the team, while also picking up two TFL and 13 tackles.
- Vinny DePalma is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 52 tackles and one TFL.
- Elijah Jones has picked off a team-leading five passes. He also has 20 tackles and five passes defended to his name.
