The Michigan State Spartans (3-0) look to remain unbeaten on the road when they face the Boston College Eagles (2-1) on Saturday, September 21 at 8:00 PM ET. This college football betting showdown will take place at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The Eagles come in favored to win with a point spread at -6.5 (-110).
The Spartans demolished the Prairie View A&M Panthers 40-0 in their latest win.They had a 27-0 lead by halftime, which clearly showed they were in control.
Aidan Chiles completed 12 of his 19 passes for 173 yards, along with a touchdown. Charles Brantley set a school record for an interception return for 100 yards. As you can see, both the offense and defense were clicking.
The Spartans accumulated 458 yards and 22 first downs while allowing 140 yards and 10 first downs. They performed great without a turnover, and they were able to force the Panthers to have a turnover.
They are averaging 27.6 points per game and giving up 11.3 points in return. This point differential is a solid foundation for their success and will be key to their development, but they will likely struggle.
The Eagles have slid out of the top 25 with their recent loss. This was a 27-21 defeat against the Missouri Tigers. They had a 7-3 lead after the first quarter but could not regain control late.
Thomas Castellanos completed 16 of his 28 passes for 249 yards. His passing game had some issues, such as two interceptions, but he can get this offense moving. Against the Tigers, they had several opportunities that could have led to a victory, but they will need to make those soon.
The Eagles had two interceptions, which collectively hurt their chances at success. They had over a hundred yards of offense that was not on par with the Tigers. They also had the ball for just under 25 minutes of action.
The Eagles have averaged 35.0 points per game and have allowed 13.3 from opponents. This is a comfortable spread and will be appealing to see if they can keep up the progress.
MyBookie showcases the college football betting odds in the Michigan State Spartans vs. Boston College Eagles matchup, slightly favoring the Eagles by 6.5-points. Market analysis has the Eagles winning with a 78.8 percent chance at success.
The Spartans have played against somewhat decent teams and come into this battle with positive momentum. However, the Eagles have upset the Florida State Seminoles to open the season and they nearly defeated the (now) seventh ranked Tigers. Look for the Eagles to cover the spread.
