The Syracuse Orange and Boston College Eagles clash Friday in ACC week 10 college football action at JMA Wireless Dome. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Boston College Eagles Betting Preview
The Boston College Eagles look for a fifth straight win to win at least 6 games in 7 of the last 8 years. Boston College has lost 6 of its last 9 road games. Thomas Castellanos is completing 58.5 percent of his passes for 1,549 yards, 11 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Lewis Bond and Joseph Griffin Jr. have combined for 698 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Ryan O’Keefe has 23 receptions. The Boston College Eagles ground game is averaging 211 yards per contest, and Castellanos leads the way with 673 yards and 9 touchdowns. Defensively, Boston College is allowing 28.4 points and 363.8 yards per game. Vinny DePalma leads the Boston College Eagles with 58 tackles, Neto Okpala has 2 sacks and Elijah Jones has 3 interceptions.
Boston College Eagles Team Facts
- Boston College has won each of its last five November games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The underdog has covered the spread in eight of Boston College’s last nine games.
- Boston College has won the first half in each of its last four games against conference opponents at JMA Wireless Dome.
- Each of Boston College’s last eight games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
Syracuse Orange Betting Preview
The Syracuse Orange need a win to snap a 4-game losing streak. Syracuse has won 3 of its last 4 home games. Garrett Shrader is completing 62.4 percent of his passes for 1,508 yards, 9 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Damien Alford and Umari Hatcher have combined for 745 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Donovan Brown has 23 receptions. The Syracuse Orange ground game is averaging 146.1 yards per contest, and LeQuint Allen leads the way with 553 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Syracuse is allowing 24.1 points and 399.1 yards per game. Marlowe Wax leads the Syracuse Orange with 67 tackles, Leon Lowery has 3.5 sacks and Justin Barron has 1 interception.
Syracuse Orange Team Facts
- The favorite has won each of Syracuse’s last 20 games.
- Syracuse has failed to cover the spread in each of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- Syracuse has lost the first half in each of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- Each of Syracuse’s last eight home games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Syracuse has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 40+ points of any FBS team this season (2).
- Syracuse has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of 25+ points of any FBS team this season (3).
- Boston College has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or fewer of any FBS team this season (2).
Randy’s Pick
The Syracuse Orange are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but I’m not laying chalk with a squad that’s lost 4 straight games. Yes, Syracuse has played 3 straight on the road, but this is still a below average team no matter how you slice it. Boston College is still questionable defensively, but it’s a top-20 run offense and still plays hard in the trenches. BC has won 4 straight, including two on the road. I’ll take my chances with the free field goal.
