Boston College (4-4) vs Syracuse (6-2)
Game Info: Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Alumni Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Boston College -2 / Syracuse +2 — Over/Under: 53.5
In this article, we will formulate a Syracuse vs Boston College prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 9th at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 11 matchup.
Syracuse Orange Betting Preview
The Syracuse Orange are 6-2 (3-2) this year after they defeated Virginia Tech in overtime by a score of 38-31 in their last game. Syracuse trailed 14-0 in the first quarter and 31-24 in the fourth, but they were able to tie the game and get the win in overtime. The Orange were outgained by a total of 455-410, tied the turnover battle at two, and went 7-14 on third down in the game. Kyle McCord threw for 280 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while LeQuint Allen rushed for 121 yards and three scores.
Prior to that game, the Orange lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 41-13 but did win the three games before that. The Syracuse offense has scored 33 points per game with 349 passing yards and 95.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 27.5 points per game this season. Kyle McCord has completed 64% of his passes for 2,761 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, while LeQuint Allen has rushed for 602 yards and seven scores.
Boston College Eagles Betting Preview
The Boston College Eagles are 4-4 (1-3) this season after they lost to Louisville by a score of 31-27 in their last game. Boston College led 20-0 in the second quarter and 27-10 in the third, but they allowed the last 21 points in the game for the loss. The Eagles were outgained by a total of 461-318, won the turnover battle 3-0, and went 7-18 on third down in the game. Thomas Castellanos threw for 164 yards and three touchdowns, while Treshaun Ward caught three passes for 81 yards and one score.
Prior to that game, the Eagles lost to Virginia Tech by a score of 42-21 and Virginia by a score of 24-14. The BC offense has scored 26.4 points per game with 192.9 passing yards and 158.4 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 22 points per game this season. Thomas Castellanos has completed 63% of his passes for 1,352 yards, 17 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Treshaun Ward has rushed for 369 yards and two scores.
Why Syracuse will cover
- Boston College has lost each of its last six November games at Alumni Stadium (Boston).
- Syracuse has won three of its last four games as an underdog.
- Boston College has failed to cover the spread in 10 of its last 12 games as a favorite.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of Boston College’s last three games at Alumni Stadium (Boston).
Total Points Facts
- Each of Boston College’s last seven games against conference opponents at Alumni Stadium (Boston) have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Syracuse’s last four games in November has gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Boston College ranks T123rd among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (73.1).
- Boston College ranks T14th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (11).
- Syracuse ranks 127th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (95.3).
- Syracuse ranks 9th among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (49.6).
Syracuse vs Boston College Prediction
Boston College comes into this matchup trying to snap a three-game losing streak after they completely fell apart in the second half against Louisville, but they are coming off of a bye week and will be at home. The Orange bounced back after that brutal loss to Pittsburgh with an overtime win against Virginia Tech, but that game was sloppy and they barely beat the Hokies with their backup quarterback. I think this Syracuse team has some definite issues, but Boston College is unraveling right now. Take the Orange here.