The Boston College Eagles and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets meet Saturday in week 8 college football action at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Here’s a Georgia Tech vs. Boston College Prediction. This article will include a Georgia Tech vs. Boston College Pick.
Boston College Eagles Betting Preview
The Boston College Eagles lost to SMU, beat Pittsburgh, and they play Duke next. Boston College has lost 13 of its last 17 games. Mason McKenzie is completing 58.3 percent of his passes for 1,262 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Landon Wright and Javarius Green have combined for 442 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Johnathan Montague Jr. has 11 receptions.
The Boston College Eagles’ ground game is averaging 144.7 yards per contest, and Mason McKenzie leads the way with 444 yards and 3 touchdowns. On defense, Boston College allows 23 points and 329 yards per game. Anthony Palano leads the Boston College Eagles with 52 tackles, E’Lla Boykin has 3.5 sacks, and KP Price has 3 interceptions.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets lost to Virginia Tech, beat Duke, and will play Pittsburgh next. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have lost 4 of their last 6 games. Alberto Mendoza is completing 71.2 percent of his passes for 1,528 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Dalen Penson and Jordan Allen have combined for 772 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Kevin Roche Jr. has 23 receptions.
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets’ ground game is averaging 127.2 yards per contest, and Justice Haynes leads the way with 462 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Georgia Tech is allowing 27.2 points and 392.2 yards per game. Tae Harris leads the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets with 38 tackles, Noah Carter has 3 sacks, and C.J. Gamble has 1 interception.
Why the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will win
- Georgia Tech has won nine of its last 10 games against conference opponents at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
- Boston College has lost eight of its last nine games in October.
- Georgia Tech has covered the spread in four of its last five home games against conference opponents.
- Boston College has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three October road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Georgia Tech has won the first quarter in four of its last five games.
- Georgia Tech has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Boston College Eagles will win
- Georgia Tech has lost three of its last four games as a favorite.
- The road team has won each of the last three games between Boston College and Georgia Tech.
- Georgia Tech has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games as a favorite.
- Boston College has covered the spread in each of its last five games against Georgia Tech.
- Boston College has won the first half in three of its last four games against Georgia Tech.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Georgia Tech’s last seven games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Boston College’s last seven games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Jordan Allen has recorded 10+ receptions in two consecutive games- the longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 8.
Boston College Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, KP Price ranks T8th amongst FBS players for interceptions (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia Tech ranks 134th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (81.8).
- Georgia Tech ranks T133rd among FBS teams for interceptions this season (1).
- Boston College has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 10 points or less of any FBS team this season (3).
- Boston College ranks 138th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (2.7).
Georgia Tech vs Boston College Prediction
Boston College has its issues on both sides of the ball, but I’m not sure what Georgia Tech has done to deserve to be this large of a favorite. Georgia Tech usually thrives as an underdog, not a favorite. We’ve also seen Georgia Tech take a step back defensively in recent weeks. Boston College doesn’t win much, but it has covered 3 straight games and just beat Pitt as a near touchdown underdog. The underdog is 2-1 SU and 3-0 in the last 3 games between Boston College and Georgia Tech. I’ll grab the points with the Eagles.