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One of the best rushers in college football will be on display when Thomas Castellanos and the Boston College Eagles (6-4) visit the Pittsburgh Panthers (2-8) on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
The Panthers are the favorites (-3) in their game versus the Eagles, with the over/under being 47 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Panthers are -151 and the Eagles are +126.)
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Game Info for Pittsburgh vs. Boston College
- Game Day: Thursday, November 16, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Stadium: Acrisure Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | -3 | -110 | -110 | 47 | -109 | -111 | -151 | +126 |
Pittsburgh Pick Insights
- Pittsburgh has gone 3-7-0 ATS this season.
- In games it has played as at least 3-point favorites this season, Pittsburgh is 1-3 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in seven of Pittsburgh’s 10 games with a set total.
Pittsburgh Stats & Insights
- Pittsburgh has been a bottom-25 offense this season, ranking 14th-worst with 310 yards per game. The defensive unit is ranked 62nd in the FBS (371 yards allowed per game).
- Pittsburgh ranks 18th-worst in scoring offense (19.9 points per game), but has been slightly better on defense, ranking 86th with 28.2 points allowed per contest.
- From an offensive standpoint, Pittsburgh ranks 84th in the FBS with 212 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 44th in passing yards allowed per contest (212.7).
- While Pittsburgh’s run defense ranks 87th with 158.3 rushing yards allowed per game, the offense has been worse, ranking 13th-worst (98 rushing yards per game).
- Pittsburgh ranks 12th-worst in third-down conversion rate (30.7%), but has played better on defense, ranking 51st with a 36.6% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- Pittsburgh has the 21st-worst turnover margin in college football at -6, forcing 13 turnovers (72nd in the FBS) while turning it over 19 times (117th in the FBS).
Pittsburgh’s Best Players
- Christian Veilleux has thrown for 1,179 yards (117.9 ypg) to lead Pittsburgh, completing 51.1% of his passes and recording seven touchdown passes compared to eight interceptions this season.
- Rodney Hammond has racked up 381 yards on 91 carries while finding the end zone three times as a runner.
- C’Bo Flemister has been handed the ball 84 times this year and racked up 333 yards (33.3 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Jerrod Means’ team-high 558 yards as a receiver have come on 32 receptions (out of 71 targets) with four touchdowns.
- Konata Mumpfield has caught 40 passes for 527 yards (52.7 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
- Gavin Bartholomew has a total of 326 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 18 throws and scoring one touchdown.
- Samuel Okunlola has collected four sacks to lead the team, while also recording three TFL and 11 tackles.
- Pittsburgh’s leading tackler, Donovan McMillon, has 61 tackles this year.
- P.J. O’Brien has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 29 tackles and two passes defended to his name.
Boston College Betting Insights
- So far this season, Boston College has put together a 4-6-0 record against the spread.
- When it has played as at least 3-point underdogs this season, Boston College is 2-1 against the spread.
- Boston College has hit the over in seven of their 10 games with a set total (70%).
Boston College Pick Insights
- Boston College is generating 396.7 total yards per game on offense this season (58th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 374.6 total yards per game (68th-ranked).
- In terms of points scored Boston College ranks 72nd in the FBS (26.4 points per game), and it is 90th defensively (28.5 points allowed per game).
- Boston College has been excelling on pass defense, allowing just 186.2 passing yards per contest (19th-best). On offense, it ranks 100th in the FBS by accumulating 197 passing yards per game.
- While Boston College’s run defense has been sputtering, ranking 11th-worst by surrendering 188.4 rushing yards per game, its offense is the 17th-best at 199.7 rushing yards per contest.
- With a 42.6% third-down conversion rate on offense, Boston College ranks 40th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 89th, surrendering a 40.7% third-down rate.
- Boston College has recorded 15 forced turnovers (49th in the FBS) and committed 14 turnovers (67th in the FBS) this season for a +1 turnover margin that ranks 55th in the FBS.
Boston College’s Best Players
- Castellanos has been a dual threat for Boston College this season. He has 1,846 passing yards (184.6 per game) while completing 57.3% of his passes. He’s tossed 13 touchdown passes and nine interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 806 yards (80.6 ypg) on 158 carries with 10 rushing touchdowns.
- Kye Robichaux has run for 565 yards across 122 attempts, scoring six touchdowns.
- Lewis Bond leads his squad with 500 receiving yards on 37 receptions with five touchdowns.
- Joseph Griffin Jr. has caught 24 passes and compiled 307 receiving yards (30.7 per game) with one touchdown.
- Ryan O’Keefe has racked up 235 reciving yards (23.5 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Shitta Sillah paces the team with two sacks, and also has two TFL and 13 tackles.
- Vinny DePalma, Boston College’s leading tackler, has 60 tackles, one TFL, and 0.5 sacks this year.
- Elijah Jones has a team-high five interceptions to go along with 20 tackles and five passes defended.
