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The Boston College Eagles (2-5) take the field against the UConn Huskies (3-5) in college football action at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Boston College vs. UConn Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 7.5 points, with bookmakers listing Boston College as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Boston College has -302 odds to pick up the win, while UConn is listed at +239 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 44.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Boston College vs. UConn Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: East Hartford, Connecticut
- Stadium: Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field
Betting Preview
Boston College
Boston College ranks 13th-worst in total offense (308.0 yards per game), but has played a little better on defense, ranking 70th with 379.7 yards allowed per contest. While Boston College’s defense ranks 102nd with 31.0 points allowed per game, the Eagles have been a little worse on offense, ranking 17th-worst (19.3 points per game). Boston College is putting up 239.6 passing yards per game offensively this year (69th in the FBS), and is allowing 232.4 passing yards per game (77th) on the defensive side of the ball. Boston College has been a bottom-25 run offense this season, ranking worst with 68.4 rushing yards per contest. On defense, the Eagles are ranked 70th in the FBS (147.3 rushing yards allowed per game). While Boston College’s third-down defense ranks 73rd with a 39.0% third-down conversion rate allowed per game, the offense has been worse, ranking 15th-worst with a 31.4% third-down conversion rate. Boston College has the 100th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -3, forcing eight turnovers (98th in the FBS) while turning it over 11 times (70th in the FBS).
UConn
UConn’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit in total offense this season, posting 290.0 total yards per game, which ranks 10th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 87th with 394.8 total yards surrendered per contest. UConn ranks 12th-worst in points per game (18.1), but it has been more productive defensively, ranking 89th in the FBS with 29.1 points surrendered per contest. UConn ranks fourth-worst in passing yards per game (103.1), but it has been better defensively, ranking 83rd in the FBS with 238.8 passing yards ceded per contest. From an offensive angle, UConn is posting 186.9 rushing yards per game (39th-ranked). It ranks 84th in the FBS defensively (156.0 rushing yards allowed per game). UConn’s defense has been bottom-25 on third down this season, surrendering a 45.7% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 14th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 63rd with a 45.7% third-down rate. After forcing 11 turnovers (63rd in the FBS) and turning the ball over 13 times (92nd in the FBS) this season, UConn owns the 100th-ranked turnover margin of -2.
Boston College vs. UConn Betting Analysis
Boston College Betting Insights
Boston College is 1-6-0 against the spread this season. Boston College is winless against the spread when it is 7.5-point or greater favorites (0-2). This season, Boston College games have hit the over three times. The Eagles have been the moneyline favorite only one other time so far this season, a game they lost. The Eagles have played as a moneyline favorite of -302 or shorter in just one game this season, which they lost.
Huskies Betting Insights
UConn has covered the spread six times over eight games with a set total. UConn is 4-2 ATS when playing as at least 7.5-point underdogs. This year, UConn games have hit the over twice. The Huskies have won one of the five games they’ve played as underdogs this season. The Huskies have entered six games this season as the underdog by +239 or more and are 0-0 in those contests.
Boston College vs. UConn Against The Spread & Betting Records
Boston College
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 49.9 | 48.8 | 51.5 |
| Implied Total AVG | 33.3 | 33.8 | 32.7 |
| ATS Record | 1-6-0 | 1-3-0 | 0-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-4-0 | 2-2-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-4 | 1-1 | 0-3 |
Huskies
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 51.6 | 50.8 | 52.1 |
| Implied Total AVG | 37.9 | 36.7 | 38.6 |
| ATS Record | 6-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 4-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 2-5-1 | 1-2-0 | 1-3-1 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-4 | 1-1 | 0-3 |
Players to Watch
Boston College
- With 3.0 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL and 18 tackles in seven games, Donovan Ezeiruaku has been an important piece of the Eagles’ defensive unit in 2022.
- With 21 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack in seven games, Vinny DePalma has been a key part of the Eagles’ defensive unit in 2022.
- Kam Arnold has played seven games, delivering 22 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and two interceptions for the Eagles.
- Elijah Jones has been a significant part of the Eagles’ defensive unit in 2022, with one interception to go with 13 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended in seven games.
Huskies
- In eight games for the Huskies, Jackson Mitchell has delivered 3.0 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL and 49 tackles.
- Brandon Bouyer-Randle has been causing chaos on defense, registering two interceptions to go with 36 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and two passes defended for the Huskies.
- In eight games for the Huskies, Ian Swenson has delivered 34 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception.
- The Huskies’ Malik Dixon has compiled 33 tackles and one interception in eight games.
Boston College vs. UConn Predictions and Pick
Boston College vs. UConn betting card
- Pick ATS:
Huskies (+7.5)
Pick OU:
Over (44.5)
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Our pick to win this game is UConn, and we predict that UConn will cover the spread (Boston College -7.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 44.5 points.