Syracuse vs. Boston College College Football Odds, Plays and Insights


Check out odds, insights and more in our betting preview for the Syracuse Orange vs. Boston College Eagles college football matchup on October 30, 2021.

Oct 15, 2021; Syracuse, New York, USA; Clemson Tigers safety Nolan Turner (24) and safety Tyler Venables (12) combine to tackle Syracuse Orange running back Sean Tucker (34) during the second half at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

The Syracuse Orange (4-4, 0-0 ACC), who have college football's 25th-ranked pass defense, meet the Boston College Eagles (4-3, 0-0 ACC) and their 22nd-ranked passing defense on Saturday, October 30, 2021. The Orange are 6.5-point favorites. The contest's over/under is set at 49.5.

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Odds for Syracuse vs. Boston College

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Over/Under Insights

  • Syracuse and its opponents have gone over the current 49.5-point total in four of eight games (50%) this season.
  • Boston College has combined with its opponents to score more than 49.5 points in two games this season.
  • The two teams combine to score 58.9 points per game, 9.4 more than the over/under in this contest.
  • The 45.3 combined points per game that these two squads have allowed this season are 4.2 fewer than the 49.5 total in this contest.
  • Orange games this season feature an average total of 50.1 points, a number 0.6 points higher than Saturday's over/under.
  • In 2021, games involving the Eagles have averaged a total of 54.2 points, 4.7 more than the set total in this contest.

Syracuse Stats and Trends

  • Against the spread, Syracuse is 7-1-0 this season.
  • This season, the Orange won ATS in their only game as a favorite of 6.5 points or more.
  • Syracuse's games this year have eclipsed the over/under four times in eight opportunities (50%).
  • The Orange put up 30.5 points per game, 9.8 more than the Eagles allow per contest (20.7).
  • When Syracuse records more than 20.7 points, it is 6-0 against the spread and 4-2 overall.
  • The Orange rack up 422.3 yards per game, 77.9 more yards than the 344.4 the Eagles allow per matchup.
  • In games that Syracuse churns out more than 344.4 yards, the team is 6-0 against the spread and 3-3 overall.
  • The Orange have turned the ball over eight times this season, three fewer than the Eagles have forced (11).
  • Find the latest spread and moneyline odds for Syracuse at SISportsbook.

Boston College Stats and Trends

  • Boston College has played seven games, with three wins against the spread.
  • This year, the Eagles won ATS in their only game as an underdog of 6.5 points or more.
  • Boston College's games this year have eclipsed the over/under two times in six opportunities (33.3%).
  • The Eagles score 28.4 points per game, 3.8 more than the Orange give up (24.6).
  • Boston College is 2-1 against the spread and 4-0 overall when the team notches more than 24.6 points.
  • The Eagles rack up 368.7 yards per game, 43.7 more yards than the 325 the Orange allow.
  • Boston College is 2-1 against the spread and 3-1 overall when the team totals more than 325 yards.
  • This season the Eagles have turned the ball over 11 times, five more than the Orange's takeaways (6).
  • Head to SISportsbook to find the latest moneyline, spread and over/under odds for this matchup.

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