Pick details
| MATCHUP | Maine Black Bears | Boston College Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Where | Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA), Chestnut Hill, MA | |
| When | Saturday, September 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ACCNX | |
Maine Black Bears Betting Preview
The Maine Black Bears lost to App State and Merrimack, and they play Elon next. Maine has lost 4 of its last 5 games. Eddie Buehler is completing 56 percent of his passes for 527 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Nick Laughlin and Evan Wallace have combined for 210 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Keyon Concepcion has 5 receptions.
The Maine Black Bears ground game is averaging 78.3 yards per contest, and Rashawn Marshall leads the way with 139 yards and 2 touchdowns. On defense, Maine allows 32 points and 438.7 yards per game. Sam Oppenheimer leads the Maine Black Bears with 32 tackles, Chris Bacon has 2 sacks, and Brayden Isaiah has 1 interception.
Boston College Eagles Betting Preview
The Boston College Eagles lost to Cincinnati, beat Rutgers, and they play Virginia Tech next. Boston College has lost 11 of its last 13 games. Mason McKenzie is completing 56.3 percent of his passes for 475 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Dawson Pough and Javarius Green have combined for 201 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Landon Wright has 2 receptions.
The Boston College Eagles’ ground game is averaging 157.5 yards per contest, and Mason McKenzie leads the way with 172 yards and 1 touchdown. On defense, Boston College allows 27.5 points and 361.5 yards per game. Anthony Palano leads the Boston College Eagles with 22 tackles, E’Lla Boykin has 1.5 sacks, and Carter Davis has 1 interception.
Why the Boston College Eagles will win
- Boston College has won five of its last six home games in September.
- Boston College has covered the spread in three of its last four home games.
Why the Maine Black Bears will win
- Boston College has lost six of its last seven games at Alumni Stadium (Boston).
- Boston College has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last 10 September home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Boston College’s last four home games against non-FBS teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Boston College Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Dawson Pough ranks 14th amongst qualified players for Yards Per Reception (26.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Boston College ranks T128th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (19.0).
- Boston College ranks T127th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (10.5).
Maine vs Boston College Prediction
I’m not running to the window to back Maine of all teams, but this is a thick line for a Boston College team that’s rarely favored at all. It’s also a sandwich spot after Boston College beat Rutgers and plays Virginia Tech next week. For Maine, this is its Super Bowl, and it has an FBS game out of the way against App State. Maine should be less intimidated for this spot. I’m just not sure who Boston College is to lay this sort of number regardless of opponent. It’s Maine or pass for me.
Randy Chambers's Pick: Maine +38.5
