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One of the top QBs in college football will be featured when Thomas Castellanos and the Boston College Eagles (4-3) host the UConn Huskies (1-6) on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
The Eagles are expected to win by at least two TDs (currently -14) against the Huskies. The over/under for this game is 51.5 points.
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Game Info for Boston College vs. UConn
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Stadium: Alumni Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | -14 | -110 | -109 | 51.5 | -110 | -110 | -600 | +432 |
Boston College Pick Insights
- Boston College has a 3-4-0 record against the spread this season.
- Boston College games have gone over the point total on six of seven occasions (85.7%).
Boston College Stats & Insights
- Boston College is putting up 417.4 yards per game on offense (48th in the FBS), and rank 82nd defensively, yielding 382.6 yards allowed per game.
- On offense, Boston College ranks 64th in the FBS with 29.1 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 105th in points allowed (382.6 points allowed per contest).
- Boston College is averaging 211.4 passing yards per game on offense (89th in the FBS), and ranks 44th on the other side of the ball with 208.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- On the offensive side of the ball, Boston College has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 16th-best in the FBS by putting up 206 per game. The Eagles rank 108th on defense (174.3 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Boston College ranks 62nd in third-down efficiency (41.1%) on offense and 91st in third-down conversion rate allowed (41%) on defense this year.
- With nine forced turnovers (78th in the FBS) against eight turnovers committed (38th in the FBS), Boston College’s +1+1 turnover margin ranks 56th in college football.
Boston College’s Best Players
- Castellanos has been a dual threat for Boston College so far this season. He has 1,420 passing yards, completing 57.5% of his passes and tossing 10 touchdown passes and six interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 628 yards (89.7 ypg) on 111 carries with nine rushing touchdowns.
- Kye Robichaux has carried the ball 76 times for 383 yards (54.7 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Lewis Bond’s team-leading 428 yards as a receiver have come on 29 receptions (out of 42 targets) with five touchdowns.
- Ryan O’Keefe has hauled in 23 passes while averaging 33.6 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
- Joseph Griffin Jr.’s 17 catches have yielded 216 yards and one touchdown.
- Shitta Sillah has racked up two sacks to lead the team, while also recording two TFL and 13 tackles.
- Vinny DePalma, Boston College’s tackle leader, has 38 tackles and one TFL this year.
- Elijah Jones leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 16 tackles and three passes defended.
UConn Betting Insights
- So far this year, UConn has compiled a 3-4-0 record against the spread.
- UConn is 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 14 points or more this season.
- Three of UConn’s seven games with a set total have hit the over (42.9%).
UConn Pick Insights
- UConn is accumulating 329.3 total yards per contest on offense this season (106th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 399.6 total yards per contest (102nd-ranked).
- UConn has been sputtering on offense, ranking 22nd-worst in the FBS with 20.6 points per game. It has been more productive on the other side of the ball, giving up 30.4 points per contest (105th-ranked).
- UConn’s passing offense has been bottom-25 this season, compiling 188.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 24th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 98th with 244.4 passing yards allowed per contest.
- UConn is putting up 141 rushing yards per game on offense this season (84th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 155.1 rushing yards per contest (83rd-ranked) on defense.
- UConn is posting a 37.8% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (86th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering a 41.8% third-down rate (96th-ranked) on defense.
- At -3, UConn sports the 96th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with eight forced turnovers (93rd in the FBS) and 11 turnovers committed (80th in the FBS).
UConn’s Best Players
- Ta’Quan Roberson leads UConn with 1,145 yards on 104-of-175 passing with eight touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season.
- Victor Rosa has run for 405 yards on 78 carries so far this year while scoring two times on the ground.
- Cam Edwards has piled up 273 yards (on 54 attempts) with one touchdown.
- Cameron Ross has registered 28 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 333 (47.6 yards per game). He’s been targeted 48 times and has one touchdown.
- Brett Buckman has recorded 313 receiving yards (44.7 yards per game) and one touchdown on 29 receptions.
- Justin Joly’s 26 receptions (on 42 targets) have netted him 303 yards (43.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Pryce Yates leads the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has five TFL and 20 tackles.
- Jackson Mitchell is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 63 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and one interception.
- Chris Shearin has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 21 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
