The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Boston College Eagles meet in week 2 college football action from David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Boston College Eagles Prediction.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recap
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights come into this game off of their shocking loss to UMass to start the year 0-1 after the 37-21 loss. After this game, Rutgers will head home for a game against USC.
Scarlet Knights Looking To Get Back In Win Column
Dylan Lonergan threw for 242 yards, 2 TDs, and 3 interceptions on 16 of 29 passing, while AJ Surace added 77 yards and a TD on 6 of 9 passing. Antwan Raymond led the ground game with 42 rushing yards on 14 carries. KJ Duff dominated the receiving corps with a team-high 196 yards and 3 TDs on 9 catches, while Jourdin Houston added 4 catches for 42 yards and Ben Black III chipped in 37 yards on 2 catches. On defense, Sean Allison led Rutgers with a team-high 8 total tackles including 7 solo tackles, while Chris Joines added 7 total tackles.
Boston College Eagles Recap
The Boston College Eagles come into this game looking to rebound from their 34-15 loss at the hands of the Cincinnati Bearcats last time out to sit at 0-1 on the year. After this game, the Eagles will take on Maine at home.
Eagles Looking For First W In Home Opener
Mason McKenzie threw for 223 yards, a TD, and an interception on 18 of 35 passing while also leading the ground game with 78 rushing yards on 20 carries. Evan Dickens added 47 rushing yards and a TD on 11 carries while Bo MacCormack III chipped in 40 yards on 7 carries. Javarius Green had a team-high 74 receiving yards on 6 catches while Johnathan Montague Jr. added 2 catches for 55 yards and a touchdown. Brady Clough added 4 catches for 31 yards while Dickens chipped in 27 yards on a single reception. On defense, Anthony Palano had a team-high 13 total tackles including a tackle for loss to lead Boston College’s defense, while KP Price added 10 total tackles.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights @ Boston College Eagles Betting Trends: Week 2
Why the Boston College Eagles will win
- The favorite has won each of Boston College’s last nine games.
- Rutgers has lost eight of its last 10 games.
- The home team has covered the spread in four of Rutgers’ last five games.
- Rutgers has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four road games.
- The favorite has won the first quarter in nine of Boston College’s last 10 games.
- Rutgers has lost the first half in each of its last five games as an underdog.
Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win
- Boston College has lost each of its last six home games.
- Rutgers has won 13 of its last 15 games against non-conference opponents.
- Boston College has failed to cover the spread in nine of its last 10 September games as a favorite.
- Rutgers has covered the spread in each of its last four games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Rutgers has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 games against non-conference opponents.
- Rutgers has won the first quarter in each of its last three games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Rutgers’ last seven games against non-conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of Boston College’s last six games against opponents from the Big Ten Conference have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston College Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Johnathan Montague Jr. ranks T26th amongst qualified players for Yards Per Reception (27.5) this season.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Antwan Raymond ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Boston College ranks T9th among FBS teams for sacks this season (4.0).
- Boston College ranks T128th among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (33.3).
- Rutgers ranks T4th among FBS teams for sacks this season (5.0).
- Rutgers ranks T134th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (27.0).
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Boston College Eagles Prediction
I’m on the Scarlet Knights and the points in this one. This is just the lesser of two evils for me here as Rutgers has apparently made a shift at QB already with Dylan Lonergan benched for Rutgers and I think Greg Schiano probably laid into his guys after getting blown out as 29.5-point favorites. BC never stood a chance against Cincinnati and while they’re probably a better look here, I just think that Rutgers with the motivation behind them finds a way to deliver here. Give me Rutgers and the points.