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Star runner Thomas Castellanos and the Boston College Eagles (6-3) meet the Virginia Tech Hokies (4-5) on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET at Alumni Stadium.
The Hokies are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), against the Eagles (with an over/under of 49.5 points).
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Game Info for Boston College vs. Virginia Tech
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | -2.5 | -110 | -110 | 49.5 | -110 | -110 | -135 | +115 |
Boston College Pick Insights
- So far this season, Boston College has compiled a 4-5-0 record against the spread.
- Boston College has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 2.5 points or more this season (0-4).
- Six of Boston College’s nine games with a set total have hit the over (66.7%).
Boston College Stats & Insights
- Boston College is averaging 411.7 yards per game on offense this year (48th in the FBS), and are allowing 349.6 yards per game (45th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Boston College is averaging 26.9 points per game on offense (72nd in the FBS), and ranks 73rd defensively with 26.3 points allowed per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Boston College has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 17th-best by surrendering just 180.6 passing yards per game. The Eagles rank 96th on offense (203.6 passing yards per game).
- On offense, Boston College has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 10th-best in the FBS by totaling 208.1 per game. The Eagles rank 102nd on defense (169 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Boston College is averaging a 44.1% third-down percentage on offense (30th in the FBS), and ranks 81st on defense with a 39.8% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- With 13 forced turnovers (54th in the FBS) against 12 turnovers committed (60th in the FBS), Boston College (+1) owns the 57th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Boston College’s Best Players
- Castellanos leads Boston College with 1,736 yards (192.9 ypg) on 140-of-242 passing with 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season. He also has 760 rushing yards on 147 carries while scoring 10 touchdowns on the ground.
- Kye Robichaux has carried the ball 122 times for 565 yards (62.8 per game) and six touchdowns.
- Lewis Bond has hauled in 35 catches for 485 yards (53.9 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone five times as a receiver.
- Joseph Griffin Jr. has hauled in 23 receptions totaling 291 yards, finding the end zone one time as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Ryan O’Keefe’s 23 grabs are good enough for 235 yards and one touchdown.
- Shitta Sillah has collected two sacks to pace the team, while also recording two TFL and 13 tackles.
- Vinny DePalma is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s racked up 52 tackles and one TFL.
- Elijah Jones has a team-leading five interceptions to go along with 20 tackles and five passes defended.
Virginia Tech Betting Insights
- Virginia Tech’s ATS record is 5-4-0 this season.
- Virginia Tech is 2-3 against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this year.
- In Virginia Tech’s nine games with a set total, five have hit the over (55.6%).
Virginia Tech Pick Insights
- Virginia Tech has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering only 323.3 total yards per contest (22nd-best). On offense, it ranks 92nd by compiling 354.1 total yards per game.
- Virginia Tech ranks 91st in the FBS with 23.6 points per game on offense, and it ranks 55th with 24.1 points allowed per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- Virginia Tech ranks 100th in the FBS with 202.1 passing yards per game, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks seventh-best by allowing just 163.8 passing yards per contest.
- From an offensive perspective, Virginia Tech is posting 152 rushing yards per contest (77th-ranked). It ranks 89th in the FBS on defense (159.6 rushing yards surrendered per game).
- Virginia Tech’s offense has not been getting things done on third down, ranking 18th-worst in the FBS with a 32.3% third-down conversion percentage. It has been more productive on defense, allowing a 33.9% third-down rate (29th-ranked).
- With nine forced turnovers (107th in the FBS) and nine turnovers committed (25th in the FBS) this season, Virginia Tech ranks 62nd in the FBS with a turnover margin of 0.
Virginia Tech’s Best Players
- Kyron Drones has thrown for 1,306 yards on 114-of-195 passing with seven touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 406 yards and four rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Bhayshul Tuten, has carried the ball 121 times for 535 yards (59.4 per game) with four touchdowns. He’s also caught 24 passes for 218 yards and two touchdowns.
- Jaylin Lane’s 426 receiving yards (47.3 yards per game) are a team high. He has 30 receptions on 48 targets with five touchdowns.
- Da’Quan Felton has totaled 346 receiving yards (38.4 yards per game) and four touchdowns on 24 receptions.
- Stephen Gosnell has racked up 253 reciving yards (28.1 ypg) this season.
- Antwaun Powell has collected nine sacks to lead the team, while also picking up nine TFL and 30 tackles.
- Keli Lawson has 61 tackles, four TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
