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Virginia Tech vs. Boston College Prediction: Odds, Tips, Best Bets – October 17, 2024

Virginia Tech vs. Boston College Prediction: Odds, Tips, Best Bets – October 17, 2024

Two ACC teams meet when the Virginia Tech Hokies (3-3) face the Boston College Eagles (4-2) on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Lane Stadium. The Hokies have a 7-point advantage. The over/under in this competition is 49.5 points.

Virginia Tech vs. Boston College Favorite, Moneyline, Overall

  • Distribution favorite: Hokies (-7)
  • Money line: Hokies (-258), Eagles (+210)
  • In total: 49.5 points
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  • When: Thursday, October 17, 2024, 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia
  • TV: ESPN
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  • Virginia Tech 2024 stats and rankings

    Stat Average (Total) rank
    Yards pass 192.3 (1154) 101
    Rush yards 182.8 (1097) 47
    Points scored 30.5 (183) 56
    Pass yards against it 184.2 (1105) 28
    Rush yards against 170.8 (1025) 99
    Points allowed 22.7 (136) 60

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    Virginia Tech 2024 betting information

  • The Hokies have won three games against the team this season, failing to cover twice.
  • In games that Virginia Tech has played as a favorite by at least 7 points this season, the team is 2-2.
  • The Hokies and their opponent have combined to exceed the point total three out of five times this season.
  • The Hokies’ average point total in their matchups this season is 1.6 points more than this particular game’s point total.
  • The Hokies have evened the difference in each of their last three meetings and are 2-1 overall.
  • The final total of Boston College’s last three games fell short of the target score.
  • In the last three Eagles games, an average of 0.3 fewer points (49.2) were scored than in this match.
  • Virginia Tech Home/Away Split (2024)

    In total Home Away
    Overall point average 46.2 45.8 46.6
    Implied overall average 26.5 25.2 27.6
    ATS data set 8-5-0 4-2-0 4-3-0
    Over/under record 9-4-0 4-2-0 5-2-0
    Moneyline favorite record 6-2 3-2 3-0
    Moneyline underdog record 1-4 1:0 0-4

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    Virginia Tech Offense vs. Boston College Defense (2024)

  • The Hokies are averaging 375.2 yards per game, ranking 82nd in the FBS. They play with a 35th-ranked Eagles defense that allows 321.7 yards per game.
  • Virginia Tech averages 4.8 yards per carry (57th in college football), compared to the 3.1 per rushing attempt that Boston College gives up (14th in the FBS).
  • The Hokies’ offense ranks 55th in the FBS at 30.5 points per game. The Eagles allow 17.2 per game (20th in college football).
  • Virginia Tech scores on 81.8% of its red zone trips (84th in the FBS) and faces Boston College’s 51st defense in that category (80.0%).
  • Boston College 2024 stats and rankings

    Stat Average (Total) rank
    Yards pass 195.7 (1174) 99
    Rush yards 157.7 (946) 70
    Points scored 27.2 (163) 82
    Pass yards against it 217.0 (1302) 72
    Rush yards against 104.7 (628) 25
    Points allowed 17.2 (103) 20

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  • The Eagles’ record against the spread is 3-3-0.
  • Virginia Tech is 2-2 against all teams when ahead by 7 or more points this season.
  • The score was exceeded in one of the Eagles’ six games.
  • The Hokies’ average point total in games this season is 51.1, 1.6 points more than the point total in this game.
  • The Hokies are a perfect 3-0 against the margin in their last three games and have a consecutive 2-1 record in those matchups.
  • In all three of these games the final result fell short of the overall result.
  • In the last three Eagles games, an average of 0.3 fewer points (49.2) were scored than in this match.
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    Boston College Home/Away Split (2024)

    In total Home Away
    Overall point average 51.1 49.8 52.3
    Implied overall average 32.2 32.7 31.7
    ATS data set 3-3-0 1-2-0 2-1-0
    Over/under record 1-5-0 1-2-0 0-3-0
    Moneyline favorite record 2:0 2:0 0-0
    Moneyline underdog record 1-2 0-0 1-2

    Boston College Offense vs. Virginia Tech Defense (2024)

  • Virginia Tech allows its opponents to score on 69.2% of their trips to the red zone (12th in college football). Boston College’s offense is averaging 77.8% in the red zone (98th).
  • The Eagles rank 99th in the FBS with 195.7 passing yards per game. The Hokies’ defense is allowing 184.2 through the air (28th in college football).
  • Virginia Tech is allowing third-down conversions on 40.2% of its opponents’ attempts (82nd in the FBS). Boston College has a 46.8% third-down conversion rate, ranking 26th in college football.
  • Virginia Tech vs Boston College Prediction and Picks

    Our Virginia Tech vs. Boston College prediction is that the Hokies (-258 on the money line) will be the winner. As for the over/under, we recommend betting on the under at 49.5 points.

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