Boston College Eagles (2-3) vs. Army Black Knights (2-2)
Boston College Eagles vs. Army Black Knights 10/7/23 – Week 6 of college football marks an intriguing matchup, featuring two teams with divergent fortunes: Boston College Eagles are coming off of an uninspiring start at 2-3 and will face Army Black Knights who currently stand at an even 2-2. It should make for an intriguing clash and provides opportunities to capitalize on Week 6 NCAAF free picks.
Boston College has shown great promise this season, thanks to the stellar play of running back Kye Robichaux and wide receiver Lewis Bond. Robichaux has demonstrated his rushing prowess by averaging four yards per attempt while collecting two touchdowns while Bond has become a go-to target in passing game, averaging 15.2 average yards per reception with five receiving touchdowns to his credit.
Hayden Reed and Isaiah Alston both showed outstanding running games for the Black Knights; Reed averaged an impressive 4.5 yards per rush average while scoring one touchdown, while Alston displayed deep threat potential with 29.6 average yards per reception average and two receiving touchdowns.
Boston College Eagles vs. Army Black Knights Game Info
| When: | Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Michie Stadium |
| TV: | CBSSN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Thomas Castellanos QB vs. Bryson Daily QB
Thomas Castellanos of Boston College has quickly emerged as a crucial component of their offensive strategy, amassing an impressive 1,092 passing yards from 83 completions out of 143 attempts and boasting an impressive 58% completion rate. Castellanos plays a carefully orchestrated game, distinguished by his strong pocket presence and ability to read defenses. His 7.6 average yards per pass attempt showcases his proficiency with medium-range throws, and with 10 touchdowns this season to his credit, he’s proven himself as a reliable scorer. Yet, under defensive pressure his vulnerabilities become clear; evidenced by 8 sacks and 4 interceptions against him this season alone. Navigating Army’s defensive schemes might present additional hurdles;
Bryson Daily of the Army Black Knights brings an unorthodox approach to quarterbacking. Amassing 592 passing yards on 29 completions out of 60 attempts – his 48.3% completion rate may seem low when compared with others – Bryson has established himself as an exceptional passer. Daily’s value lies in his ability to execute explosive plays, as evidenced by his remarkable 9.9 yards per pass attempt average. This tendency for big plays has often translated to big gains for his teams when connecting with deep threat targets like Isaiah Alston. Though Daily has 5 touchdown passes and equal interceptions, his riskier style can be seen through his equal number of interceptions. As Boston College offers strong secondary support, Daily will need to make long-range throws that pay off and exploit the Eagles secondary effectively to find success against them.
NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Army Black Knights -179, Total Odds: 52
Current odds suggest a slight edge towards the Black Knights, with their spread being -4.5 and moneyline at -179 making them the favorite team. To maximize chances, take a closer look at both teams’ recent matches by considering over/under opportunities as an important strategy.
Boston College Eagles Betting Trends
Boston College has recently struggled, posting a record of just 1-4 ATS over their last five outings. Scoring has been prolific during these matches; with six of their seven total going over. Even with recent struggles, however, Boston College still managed to outwit Army in recent meetings, going 6-1 against them SU; on the road or against Independent (FBS) conference opponents though they’ve struggled: going just 1-6 against those teams as an underdog team (1-6ATS).
Army Black Knights Betting Trends
The Black Knights have been formidable against the spread, going 8-1-1 against it over their last ten matches. Scoring has also been impressive against rival teams; five out of seven matches saw total scores surpass set marks; this trend continued against Boston College as it went over five consecutive meetings; however their record against Atlantic Coast conference opponents is much worse at 2-10 SU over that same span.
Boston College Eagles vs. Army Black Knights 10/7/23 Betting Picks
On paper, this matchup appears to favor Army given recent betting trends; however, considering their historical dominance over Army cannot be underestimated. With both teams possessing offensive strengths that favor an over trend for total points scored it might be worthwhile looking at total over total as an option for total bettors.
As far as its outcome goes, this game could be closer than anticipated based on odds alone. But with Army’s home advantage and Boston College’s recent road struggles giving Army an advantage; for those seeking expert premium predictions a narrow win for Army with scores surpassing total seems plausible.
Free Pick and Prediction: Army Black Knights 30 – Boston College Eagles 27.