In this article we will formulate a Boston College vs UConn prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 18th at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 8 matchup.
Boston College Eagles Betting Preview
The Boston College Eagles are 1-5 (0-4) this year after they lost to Clemson by a score of 41-10 in their last game. Boston College trailed 34-10 at halftime and was shutout in the second half for the lopsided loss. The Eagles were out gained by a total of 504-221, went 3-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-2 in the game. Dylan Lonergan went 12-19 for 117 yards, while Turbo Richard rushed 18 times for 75 yards and one score. Lewis Bond led the receivers with seven receptions for 70 yards in the loss. The Boston College defense recorded one sack and five tackles for loss in the game.
Boston College also has losses against Pittsburgh, California, Stanford, and Michigan State, while picking up their lone win against Fordham. The Eagles have lost five games in a row and they are currently last in the ACC standings. Boston College has scored 27.8 points per game with 283.8 passing yards and 85.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 33.2 points against per game this season. Dylan Lonergan has thrown for 1,394 yards, nine touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Lewis Bond has 45 receptions for 436 yards this year.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies are 4-2 this season after they defeated FIU by a score of 51-10 in their last game. UConn led 27-3 at halftime and poured it on in the second half for the blowout win. The Huskies out gained FIU by a total of 527-304, went 6-13 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 5-1 in the game. Joe Fagnano went 22-28 for 355 yards and four touchdowns, while Cam Edwards rushed 12 times for 80 yards and one score. Reymello Murphy led the receivers with three catches for 78 yards and one touchdown in the win. The UConn defense recorded five sacks and seven tackles for loss in the game.
UConn also has wins against Buffalo, Ball State, and Central Connecticut State, while losing to Delaware and Syracuse. The Huskies have won three games in a row and they are currently tied with Notre Dame among Independent teams. UConn has scored 37.0 points per game with 286.8 passing yards and 183.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 22.7 points against per game this season. Joe Fagnano has thrown for 1,556 yards, 11 touchdowns, and zero interceptions, while Cam Edwards has rushed for 637 yards and seven scores on 101 carries this season.
Why the Boston College Eagles will win
- Boston College has won each of its last six games against non-conference opponents at Alumni Stadium (Boston).
- Connecticut has lost 15 of its last 17 games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Boston College has covered the spread in eight of its last 10 October home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Connecticut has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games.
- Connecticut has lost the first half in 16 of its last 19 games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Connecticut’s last four games as an underdog against teams from Massachusetts have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Boston College’s last five games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Boston College ranks 133rd among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (85.0).
- Boston College ranks T130th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (12.2).
- Four of Connecticut’s six games this season have been decided by a margin of seven points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
- Connecticut has played in the equal-highest number of games that went to overtime this season (2).
Boston College vs UConn Prediction
UConn comes into this matchup looking to extend their three game winning streak, but all three wins came against MAC/CUSA teams. The Huskies have lost two of their last three road games and their defense has been inconsistent. Boston College has lost five games in a row and they have allowed 30 points or more in four of those five games. The Eagles are a complete mess right now, but they have played much better competition than UConn has and I think they are still the better team. Take Boston College to get their first win against a FBS team in this one.
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