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The Boston College Eagles (2-4) are in action on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET at Truist Field against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (5-1).
The Eagles are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +21) against the Demon Deacons (with an over/under of 61.5 points).
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Wake Forest vs. Boston College
- Game Day: Saturday, October 22, 2022
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Stadium: Truist Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demon Deacons | -21 | -113 | -109 | 61.5 | -109 | -113 | -1781 | +873 |
Wake Forest Betting Insights
- Boston College has covered the spread once in six games this year.
- Boston College is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 21-point underdogs.
- Boston College games have hit the over in three out of six opportunities (50%).
Wake Forest Stats & Insights
- Wake Forest is totaling 441.2 yards per game on offense (39th in the FBS), and rank 74th on the other side of the ball, yielding 384.7 yards allowed per game.
- Wake Forest ranks 63rd in scoring defense this year (25.5 points allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with 41.2 points per game.
- Wake Forest is averaging 292.8 passing yards per game on offense (27th in the FBS), and ranks 74th defensively with 235.0 passing yards allowed per game.
- Wake Forest is averaging 148.3 rushing yards per game offensively this year (72nd in the FBS), and is allowing 149.7 rushing yards per game (74th) on the other side of the ball.
- Wake Forest is putting up a 44.0% third-down conversion rate on offense (45th in the FBS), and ranks 67th defensively with a 38.8% third-down percentage allowed.
- Wake Forest has forced 11 total turnovers (41st in the FBS) this season and have turned it over three times (third in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +8, the fourth-best in college football.
Wake Forest’s Best Players
- Sam Hartman has thrown for 1,442 yards (240.3 ypg) to lead Wake Forest, completing 64.7% of his passes and collecting 16 touchdown passes compared to two interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 68 rushing yards on 42 carries.
- The team’s top rusher, Justice Ellison, has carried the ball 81 times for 396 yards (66.0 per game), scoring three times.
- Christian Turner has carried the ball 69 times for 286 yards (47.7 per game) and five touchdowns.
- A.T. Perry has hauled in 29 catches for 482 yards (80.3 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone four times as a receiver.
- Jahmal Banks has caught 20 passes for 306 yards (51.0 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
- Donavon Greene has a total of 296 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 18 passes and scoring three touchdowns.
- Kendron Wayman has collected 3.0 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 2.0 TFL and seven tackles.
- Ryan Smenda Jr. is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s collected 19 tackles and 1.0 TFL.
- Chelen Garnes leads the team with one interception, while also collecting 12 tackles and one pass defended.
Boston College Betting Insights
- Boston College has covered the spread once in six games this year.
- Boston College is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 21-point underdogs.
- Boston College games have gone over the point total in three out of six opportunities (50%).
Boston College Stats & Insights
- Boston College has been sputtering offensively, ranking 14th-worst with 306.8 total yards per game. It has been better on defense, giving up 371.7 total yards per contest (60th-ranked).
- Boston College ranks 19th-worst in points per game (20.0), but it has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 84th in the FBS with 29.0 points ceded per contest.
- In terms of passing, Boston College ranks 71st in the FBS (236.3 passing yards per game) and 53rd defensively (219.0 passing yards allowed per contest).
- Boston College’s running game has not been getting things done, ranking second-worst in the FBS with 70.5 rushing yards per game. It has been better on defense, surrendering 152.7 rushing yards per contest (78th-ranked).
- Boston College ranks 11th-worst in third-down conversion rate (30.6%), but it has been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 54th in the FBS with a 36.4% third-down rate allowed.
- Boston College has produced six forced turnovers (108th in the FBS) and committed 10 turnovers (72nd in the FBS) this season for a -4 turnover margin that ranks 100th in the FBS.
Boston College’s Best Players
- Phil Jurkovec has 1,335 passing yards, or 222.5 per game, so far this season. He has completed 60.5% of his passes and has tossed 10 touchdowns with six interceptions.
- Pat Garwo III is his team’s leading rusher with 73 carries for 240 yards, or 40.0 per game. He’s found paydirt two times on the ground, as well.
- Alex Broome has piled up 118 yards (on 21 attempts) with one touchdown.
- Zay Flowers leads his squad with 556 receiving yards on 42 catches with five touchdowns.
- Jaelen Gill has put up a 240-yard season so far. He’s caught 14 passes on 18 targets.
- George Takacs has racked up 176 reciving yards (29.3 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Donovan Ezeiruaku paces the team with 2.0 sacks, and also has 1.0 TFL and 15 tackles.
- Kam Arnold has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 18 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and two interceptions so far.
