The Clemson Tigers and the Boston College Eagles meet in week 7 college football action from Alumni Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Clemson Tigers vs. Boston College Eagles prediction.
Clemson Tigers Recap
The Clemson Tigers come into this game looking to build on their 38-10 win over North Carolina last time out to sit at 2-3 this season. After this game, Clemson will begin a homestand with a game against SMU.
Clemson Looking To Get Back To .500
Cade Klubnik has thrown for 1,250 yards, 10 touchdowns and 4 interceptions on 64.5% passing while Adam Randall leads Clemson in rushing with 368 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. Bryant Wesco Jr. has a team-high 26 catches for 431 yards and 5 touchdowns while T.J. Moore has 20 catches for 272 yards and the aforementioned Randall and Tyler Brown each have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Wade Woodaz has a team-high 36 total tackles while Ronan Hanafin has 33 total tackles with a team-high 24 solo tackles. Will Heldt also has a team-high 3 sacks so far this season while Clemson’s defense as a whole has combined for 11 sacks and 3 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Clemson Tigers will win
- Clemson has won 37 of its last 40 October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Boston College has lost each of its last four games.
- The road team has covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between Clemson and Boston College.
- Boston College has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games in October.
Boston College Eagles Recap
The Boston College Eagles come into this game looking to bounce back from a 48-7 loss at the hands of Pitt last time out to sit at 1-4 this season. After this game, Boston College will host UConn at home.
Eagles Drop 4th Straight
Dylan Lonergan has thrown for 1,277 yards, 9 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 67.4% passing while Turbo Richard has rushed for a team-high 331 yards and 4 touchdowns so far this season. Lewis Bond leads the Eagles with 38 receptions for 366 yards while Reed Harris has 285 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns and Jeremiah Franklin has 22 catches for 224 yards and a score. Three more Eagles have 100+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, KP Price has a team-high 36 total tackles including 22 solo tackles while the Eagles’ defense as a whole has combined for 10 sacks and 2 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Boston College Eagles will win
- Boston College has won five of its last six October games as a home underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Clemson has lost four of its last six games as a favorite.
- Boston College has covered the spread in each of its last six October games as a home underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Clemson has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games as a favorite.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of Boston College’s last 11 home games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of Clemson’s last six games as a road favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Clemson Tigers vs. Boston College Eagles Prediction
I’m on Boston College and the points here. The Tigers are the favorite here for good reason after dogwalking the Tar Heels last week and now come in against an Eagles team that’s lost 4 straight but this is going to be one of their biggest games remaining this year at home with a chance to take down mighty Clemson and despite BC’s issues, they’re still a top-5 passing offense and that’s where you can attack Clemson, who is 96th in FBS in passing yards allowed per game. I think two scores is too many as Clemson wins 31-20. Give me the points with BC.