The Virginia Tech Hokies will go head-to-head with the Boston College Eagles this Thursday night. The Eagles are hoping for a better outcome than last year, when they were defeated by Virginia Tech, 48-22. Recent history favors the Hokies, who have won three of the last four matchups against Boston College and have a strong record of 3-1 in their last four home games against the Eagles, winning those by an average margin of 30.7 points.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium/Worsham Field. The Hokies are favored by 7.5 points according to the latest betting odds, with the over/under for total points at 48.5. Before making any picks for the game, it’s advisable to consider insights from the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times and has profited significantly from its betting predictions.
The model is focused on the Boston College vs. Virginia Tech matchup and has provided its predictions and picks. The current betting lines include Virginia Tech -7.5 against the spread and an over/under of 48.5 points.
Boston College’s recent performance shows a 5-2 against the spread record over their last seven road games, while Virginia Tech holds a 10-5 record against the spread in their last 15 games. The Eagles’ strong run defense, which allows only 3.4 yards per carry, ranks 25th in the nation and will be essential against Virginia Tech’s run-heavy offense. Last month, Boston College successfully limited Florida State to just 21 rushing yards, demonstrating their capability to handle potent rushing attacks.
Donovan Ezeiruaku, a senior defensive end for the Eagles, has been a standout performer this season, recording nine sacks, which ranks him second in college football. His contributions have been critical as Boston College aims to solidify their defense against Virginia Tech.
On the other hand, the Hokies are looking to build on their momentum from a recent 31-7 victory over Stanford, marking the end of a two-game losing streak. Virginia Tech’s offense has been consistent, scoring touchdowns in seven of their last eight quarters. Quarterback Kyron Drones has shown his ability to perform well, having thrown for 201 yards and two touchdowns last week after an impressive outing against the Eagles last season.
The SportsLine model leans towards the over on total points, estimating 51 combined points in the game. It also favors one side of the spread hitting nearly 60% of the time. To see which side the model recommends, visit SportsLine for their expert analysis and picks.