The Missouri Tigers will face off against the Boston College Eagles in a non-conference football game at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri, on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 12:45 p.m. ET/11:45 a.m. CT.
Ranked No. 6 in The Associated Press poll, the Tigers are entering the game with a 2-0 record after a decisive 38-0 victory against Buffalo on September 7. Quarterback Brady Cook delivered an impressive performance, completing 28 of 36 passes for 228 yards and contributing two rushing touchdowns.
Meanwhile, the No. 24 Eagles also boast a perfect record of 2-0 and are 1-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Boston College secured a dominant 56-0 win over Duquesne on the same day, with quarterback Thomas Castellanos throwing for 234 yards and four touchdown passes.
In their historical matchup, Boston College leads the series against Missouri 1-0, having won their previous encounter in overtime in 2021 with a score of 41-34.
According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Missouri is favored to win by 14.5 points. The game has an over/under set at 52 points, with the first half over/under at 26.5 points. Missouri’s odds to win outright are -625, while Boston College’s odds are +455.
As for betting trends, 53% of bettors are backing Boston College to cover the spread, while 47% favor Missouri. Among those betting on the moneyline, a significant 86% are wagering on a Missouri victory, compared to 14% for Boston College.