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NCAAF - Boston College Eagles -3 vs. Virginia Tech Hokies
Boston College Eagles -3 vs. Virginia Tech Hokies
Game Time: 10/18/2008 08:00 PM ET
Boston College has a very strong defense and that will be the key factor in this revenge matchup with Va Tech. Back the Eagles at home tonight against the Hokies.
It’s payback time for the Eagles. In last year’s conference title game, Virginia Tech blasted Boston College 30-16 and walked away with the ACC crown. That fact hasn’t been sitting too well with the Chestnut Hill faithful and they want their revenge.
Defensively, BC has been a monster this season. The Eagles have recorded two goose eggs and are currently ranked 2nd in pass efficiency (90.73) and fifth in total defense (253.4 ypg)! Against Georgia Tech’s triple option attack, Boston College limited the Yellow Jackets to 162 yards on the ground. That is impressive!
There are plenty of technical reasons to like BC in this contest too. Since 1999, the Eagles have been one of the best home teams in all of college football notching a strong 47-12 SU and 35-19 ATS record. In this role running with rest, Boston College is a nearly perfect 7-1 ATS. Equally impressive, when knocking helmets with an opponent that carries a won/loss percentage greater than .700, the Eagles have stepped up their game notching a powerful 23-10 ATS record.
Since suffering a season-opening loss to East Carolina, Virginia Tech has bounced back nicely posting a 5-0 SU record in its last five games. Three of those victories came against solid programs in Georgia Tech, North Carolina and Nebraska. It is also noted that the Hokies have played extremely well in their last 20 true road games notching a ridiculous 18-2 SU and 17-3 ATS record. Respect is certainly given to both of those situations but it won’t be enough to keep me off the Eagles here. BC is locked into one of my best rest systems – this baby carries a 76-26 ATS record for 74.5 percent – and I’m going to ride this sweet technical situation one more time. Take Boston College!
Free Pick: Boston College -3 (-102)