The SMU Mustangs and Boston College Eagles meet Saturday in college football action at Alumni Stadium. Here’s a Boston College vs SMU Prediction. This article will include a Boston College vs SMU Pick.
SMU Mustangs Betting Preview
The SMU Mustangs lost to Wake Forest, beat Miami, and play Louisville next. SMU has won 4 of its last 5 games. Kevin Jennings is completing 66.2 percent of his passes for 2,484 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. Romello Brinson and Jordan Hudson have combined for 1,073 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Yamir Knight has 30 receptions.
The SMU Mustangs ground game is averaging 111 yards per contest, and T.J. Harden leads the way with 483 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, SMU is allowing 21.2 points and 402.8 yards per game. Isaiah Nwokobia leads the SMU Mustangs with 75 tackles, Terry Webb has 5.5 sacks and Ahmaad Moses has 5 interceptions.
Boston College Eagles Betting Preview
The Boston College Eagles lost to Louisville and Notre Dame, and play Georgia Tech next. Boston College has lost 8 straight games. Dylan Lonergan is completing 66.8 percent of his passes for 1,423 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Lewis Bond and Reed Harris have combined for 1,057 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Jeremiah Franklin has 38 receptions.
The Boston College Eagles ground game is averaging 92.1 yards per contest, and Turbo Richard leads the way with 457 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Boston College is allowing 33.3 points and 415.9 yards per game. KP Price leads the Boston College Eagles with 68 tackles, Sedarius McConnell has 2.5 sacks and Daveon Crouch has 1 interception.
Why the Boston College Eagles will win
- The underdog has won each of SMU’s last three games.
- SMU has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine road games in November.
- Boston College has covered the spread in each of its last five games in November.
- Boston College has won the first quarter in five of its last six home games against conference opponents.
- Boston College has won the first half in three of its last four home games against conference opponents.
Why the SMU Mustangs will win
- SMU has won each of its last 10 games in November.
- Boston College has lost each of its last eight games.
- Boston College has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- SMU has covered the spread in five of its last six games in November.
- SMU has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 road games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Boston College’s last seven November home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of SMU’s last eight games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston College Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, Lewis Bond ranks 3rd amongst FBS players for receptions (64) this season.
SMU Mustangs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, Ahmaad Moses ranks T1st amongst FBS players for interceptions (5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Boston College ranks 135th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (12.1).
- Boston College is one of only three FBS teams with 100% success rate on field goals and extra points this season.
- SMU has had a lower time of possession than its opponents in each of its last 18 games – longest active streak in the FBS.
- SMU ranks 135th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (300.2).
Boston College vs SMU Prediction
It’s a potential letdown spot for SMU after beating Miami last week, but Boston College is so bad it probably doesn’t matter. Boston College cut run the ball, doesn’t finish drives offensively and is dreadful defensively, which includes being ranked 123rd in scoring defense. SMU is the far and away more balanced team and has the offense to do damage against this Boston College defense. Getting a flat 10 points without having a hook on it is key. I’ll lay the points with SMU on the road.