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One of the top wideouts in college football will be on display when Zay Flowers and the Boston College Eagles (0-1) visit the Virginia Tech Hokies (0-1) on Saturday, September 10, 2022.
The Hokies are the favorites (-3) in their game versus the Eagles, with the over/under being 46 points. (On the moneyline, the Hokies are -157 and the Eagles are +127.)
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Virginia Tech vs. Boston College
- Game Day: Saturday, September 10, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
- Stadium: Lane Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokies | -3 | -110 | -110 | 46 | -112 | -110 | -157 | +127 |
Virginia Tech Betting Insights
- Virginia Tech compiled a 5-8-0 ATS record last year.
- Virginia Tech covered the spread twice last season (2-2 ATS) when playing as at least 3-point favorites.
- Virginia Tech and its opponent combined to go over the point total in five of 13 contests last season.
Virginia Tech Stats & Insights
- Virginia Tech put up 23.7 points per game last season, comparable to the 22.2 per outing Boston College surrendered.
- When Virginia Tech put up more than 22.2 points last year, it went 4-3 against the spread and 4-3 overall.
- Boston College had a 4-1 record against the spread and a 3-2 record overall in games when it allowed opponents to score less than 23.7 points last season.
- Virginia Tech racked up 361.9 yards per game last season, just 18.1 more than the 343.8 Boston College allowed per matchup.
- Virginia Tech was 4-2 against the spread and 4-2 overall when the team picked up more than 343.8 yards last season.
- In games Boston College kept its opponents to less than 361.9 yards last season, it had a 4-2 record ATS and a 5-1 record overall.
- Last year Virginia Tech racked up 185.5 rushing yards per game, 15.2 more than Boston College allowed per contest (170.3).
- Virginia Tech had a 4-2 ATS record and a 4-2 overall record when the team ran for over 170.3 yards last season.
- When Boston College kept its opponents to fewer than 185.5 rushing yards last season, it was 4-4 against the spread and 5-3 overall.
- Virginia Tech turned the ball over 13 times last year, four fewer than Boston College forced turnovers (17).
Virginia Tech’s Best Players
- Last season Braxton Burmeister recorded 1,960 passing yards (163.3 per game), a 55.7% completion percentage (142-for-255), 14 touchdowns, and only four interceptions. He also added 525 rushing yards on 117 carries with two rushing TDs (averaging 43.8 yards per game).
- Raheem Blackshear took 133 rushing attempts for 760 yards (58.5 per game) and scored six touchdowns last season. When it comes to receiving, he caught 25 passes for 249 yards (19.2 per game) and one TD.
- Tre Turner picked up 40 receptions for 675 yards and three touchdowns last year. He was targeted 78 times, and averaged 51.9 yards per game.
- Kaleb Smith also impressed receiving last year. He had 20 receptions for 260 yards and two touchdowns. He was targeted 40 times.
- Dax Hollifield put up an impressive resume last season of 4.5 sacks, 7.0 TFL, 75 tackles, and one interception.
- Jermaine Waller intercepted four passes last year while also totaling 27 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and four passes defended.
Boston College Betting Insights
- Boston College put together a 6-6-0 record against the spread last season.
- Boston College covered the spread once when an underdog by 3 points or more last year (in five opportunities).
- Last year, three Boston College games went over the point total.
Boston College Stats & Insights
- Boston College put up 24.7 points per game last year, comparable to the 25.3 Virginia Tech allowed.
- Boston College was 4-1 against the spread and 5-0 overall in games when it scored more than 25.3 points last season.
- Virginia Tech had a 5-2 record against the spread and a 6-1 record overall in games when it gave up less than 24.7 points last year.
- Boston College averaged 348.6 yards per game last year, 43.1 fewer yards than the 391.7 Virginia Tech gave up per contest.
- Boston College was 3-1 against the spread and 4-0 overall when the team picked up over 391.7 yards last season.
- In games Virginia Tech held its opponents to fewer than 348.6 yards last season, it had a 1-2 record ATS and a 2-1 record overall.
- Last year Boston College ran for just 2.0 fewer yards (165.9) than Virginia Tech allowed per contest (167.9).
- When Boston College ran for more than 167.9 yards last season it compiled a 5-2 ATS record and a 6-1 overall record.
- Last year, Virginia Tech was 3-2 against the spread and 4-1 overall when holding opponents to less than 165.9 yards on the ground.
- Boston College turned the ball over three more times (17 total) than Virginia Tech forced turnovers (14) last year.
Boston College’s Best Players
- Dennis Grosel completed 57.4% of his passes and threw for 1,191 yards and six touchdowns last season.
- Pat Garwo III averaged 87.2 rushing yards and accumulated seven rushing touchdowns.
- Alec Sinkfield rushed for 350 yards and two touchdowns last season.
- Flowers averaged 62.2 yards on 3.7 receptions per game and compiled five receiving touchdowns in 2021.
- Trae Barry caught 21 passes last season on his way to 362 yards and four receiving touchdowns.
- Jaelen Gill worked his way to one receiving touchdown and 269 receiving yards (22.4 ypg) last season.
- Last year Marcus Valdez put pressure on opposing quarterbacks with 5.0 sacks, and added 5.0 TFL and 27 tackles.
- Kam Arnold put together an excellent stat line last year, accruing 50 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack.
- Last year Brandon Sebastian intercepted four passes to go along with 12 tackles and four passes defended.
