The Miami Hurricanes will play the Boston College Eagles in an ACC game on Friday afternoon at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Miami has lost three games in a row, while Boston College has dropped two straight. Make sure to check out our Miami vs Boston College Prediction.
Miami Preview
The Miami Hurricanes are 6-5 (2-5) this season after they lost to Louisville by a score of 38-31 in their last game. Miami led 21-20 at halftime and 28-23 in the fourth quarter, but Louisville scored twice in the final quarter for the win. The Hurricanes out gained Louisville by a total of 486-470 and forced one turnover in the game. Miami has also lost to Florida State and NC State during this three game losing streak. The Miami offense is scoring 30.9 points per game with 262.1 passing yards per game and 170.8 rushing yards per game, while going 41% on third downs. Tyler Van Dyke has thrown for 2,413 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions for the Hurricanes this season. Henry Parrish Jr. has rushed for 468 yards and four touchdowns, while Xavier Restrepo has caught 68 passes for 876 yards and five scores. The Miami defense is giving up 22.3 points against per game this season.
Boston College Preview
The Boston College Eagles are 6-5 (3-4) this year after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 24-16 in their last game. Boston College led 13-10 in the third quarter, but they were out scored 14-3 the rest of the way for the loss. The Eagles were out gained by a total of 404-325 and turned the ball over two times in the game. Boston College lost to Virginia Tech by a score of 48-22 in the game prior, but did win the previous five games. The BC offense is averaging 25.5 points per game with 192.6 passing yards per game and 197.5 rushing yards per game, while going 41.7% on third downs. Thomas Castellanos has thrown for 1,995 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, while rushing for 827 yards and 10 touchdowns for the Eagles this season. Kye Robichaux has rushed for 683 yards and six scores, while Lewis Bond has caught 42 passes for 565 yards and six touchdowns. The Boston College defense is allowing 28.1 points against per game this year.
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Boston College Eagles Team Facts
- Boston College has lost each of its last five November games at Alumni Stadium (Boston).
- Boston College has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Boston College has lost the first half in eight of its last nine games against conference opponents at Alumni Stadium (Boston).
- Eight of Boston College's last nine home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Miami Hurricanes Team Facts
- Miami (FL) has lost three of its last four games as a favorite.
- Miami (FL) has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games as a favorite.
- Four of Miami (FL)'s last five November road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Miami vs Boston College Prediction Breakdown
Both of these teams come into this matchup struggling in recent games, but will have the chance to finish the regular season with a win here. Boston College hasn’t been great on offense this year and they have scored 16, 22, 17, and 21 points in their last four games. Miami has lost three games in a row, but their last two have been against Louisville and Florida State, both of which have been by seven points. Miami was only a couple of plays away from winning both of those games, but they couldn’t make it happen. I think the Hurricanes are the better team in this matchup and I don’t trust Boston College’s offense at all. At the same time, Miami hasn’t won by 10 points in their last seven games. I am going to take Boston College at home with the points. I think Miami gets the win, but BC does enough to keep it close.
AUTHOR: David Racey
