The Boston College Eagles and Syracuse Orange meet Saturday in college football action at JMA Wireless Dome. Here’s a Syracuse vs Boston College Prediction. This article will include a Syracuse vs Boston College Pick.
Boston College Eagles Betting Preview
The Boston College Eagles lost to SMU and Georgia Tech. Boston College has lost 10 straight games. Dylan Lonergan is completing 66.7 percent of his passes for 2,017 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Lewis Bond and Reed Harris have combined for 1,485 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Jeremiah Franklin has 45 receptions.
The Boston College Eagles ground game is averaging 100.2 yards per contest, and Turbo Richard leads the way with 647 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Boston College is allowing 34.6 points and 449.5 yards per game. KP Price leads the Boston College Eagles with 83 tackles, Sedarius McConnell has 2.5 sacks and Daveon Crouch has 1 interception.
Syracuse Orange Betting Preview
The Syracuse Orange lost to Notre Dame and Miami. Syracuse has lost 7 straight games. Steve Angeli is completing 62.8 percent of his passes for 1,317 yards, 10 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Johntay Cook and Darrell Gill Jr. have combined for 1,027 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Dan Villari has 38 receptions.
The Syracuse Orange ground game is averaging 128.9 yards per contest, and Yasin Willis leads the way with 558 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Syracuse is allowing 38.5 points and 470.2 yards per game. Gary Bryant III leads the Syracuse Orange with 51 tackles, Kevin Jobity Jr. has 5 sacks, and Davien Kerr has 3 interceptions.
Why the Syracuse Orange will win
- Boston College has lost each of its last 10 games.
- Syracuse has won four of its last six games as an underdog in New York.
- Boston College has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The home team has covered the spread in four of the last five games between Boston College and Syracuse.
- Boston College has lost the first half in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
Why the Boston College Eagles will win
- Syracuse has lost each of its last seven games.
- The favorite has won each of Boston College’s last seven games.
- Boston College has covered the spread in each of its last five games against teams from New York.
- Syracuse has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games against teams from Massachusetts.
- Syracuse has lost the first half in five of its last six games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Syracuse’s last 10 games in November have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of Boston College’s last eight games in November have gone OVER the total points line.
Syracuse Orange Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 14, Jack Stonehouse ranks 11th amongst qualified players for gross average yards per punt (46.9) this season.
Boston College Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 14, Lewis Bond ranks 5th amongst FBS players for receptions (81) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Syracuse ranks 133rd among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (11.6).
- Syracuse ranks T131st among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (19.6).
- Boston College is one of only two FBS teams with 100% success rate on field goals this season.
- Boston College is one of only two FBS teams with 100% success rate on field goals and extra points this season.
Syracuse vs Boston College Prediction
Syracuse is in rough shape, and that includes being outscored 17-108 in its last two games. This Syracuse defense is arguably the worst in college football. With that said, Boston College hasn’t won a game since August 30. Boston College is 106th in scoring offense and 119th in scoring defense. Boston College has been favored three times this season and has outright lost two of those games.
The truth is Boston College and Syracuse are excited this season is ending, so if forced to pick, I’d want the points. It’s senior night for 25 seniors, so if there was a game for Syracuse to get up for, it’s this one. I’ll grab the free field goal.