Boston College (4-3) vs Louisville (4-3)
Game Info: Friday, October 25, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Alumni Stadium)
Betting Odds: Boston College +7 / Louisville -7 --- Over/Under: 53.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Louisville Cardinals and Boston College Eagles meet Friday in week 9 college football action at Alumni Stadium. Here’s a Louisville vs Boston College Prediction. This article will include a Louisville vs Boston College Pick.
Louisville Cardinals Betting Preview
The Louisville Cardinals beat Virginia, lost to Miami, and they play Clemson next. Louisville has won 3 of its last 5 road games. Tyler Shough is completing 62.8 percent of his passes for 2,016 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Ja’Corey Brooks and Chris Bell have combined for 1,009 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, while Caullin Lacy has 15 receptions.
The Louisville Cardinals ground game is averaging 161.3 yards per contest, and Isaac Brown leads the way with 564 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Louisville is allowing 24.3 points and 364.9 yards per game. Stanquan Clark leads the Louisville Cardinals with 39 tackles, Tramel Logan has 3 sacks and T.J. Capers has 1 interception.
Boston College Eagles Betting Preview
The Boston College Eagles lost to Virginia and Virginia Tech, and they play Syracuse next. Boston College has won 3 straight home games. Thomas Castellanos is completing 66.7 percent of his passes for 1,188 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Lewis Bond and Reed Harris have combined for 598 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Jaedn Skeete has 18 receptions.
The Boston College Eagles ground game is averaging 158.4 yards per contest, and Ward leads the way with 305 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Boston College is allowing 20.7 points and 351.7 yards per game. Donovan Ezeiruaku leads the Boston College Eagles with 49 tackles, Neto Okpala has 1 sack and Max Tucker has 2 interceptions.
Why the Louisville Cardinals will win
- The favorite has won 12 of Boston College's last 13 games at Alumni Stadium (Boston).
- Boston College has lost six of its last seven games against conference opponents at Alumni Stadium (Boston).
- Boston College has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked teams at Alumni Stadium (Boston).
Total Points Facts
- Each of Boston College's last six games against conference opponents at Alumni Stadium (Boston) have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of Louisville's last five October games as a road favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Boston College ranks T11th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (2.9).
- Boston College ranks T15th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (9).
- Louisville ranks 12th among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (+6.7).
- Louisville ranks T14th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (18.3).
Louisville vs Boston College Prediction
The Louisville Cardinals may be the more talented team, but they're on short rest, on the road, and they continue to be hit or miss defensively. The Boston College Eagles aren't the most talented team, but they compete defensively and can run the ball successfully. Boston College also plays its best ball at home, which includes 3 straight wins. Louisville has failed to cover 4 straight games and is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games overall. I'll take my chances with Boston College and the free touchdown.
Randy’s Pick Boston College +7
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
