Florida State vs. Boston College: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – September 16, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 11, 2023

The No. 3 Florida State Seminoles (2-0) will face off against their ACC-rival, the Boston College Eagles (1-1) in a matchup on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Alumni Stadium (MA). The Eagles will need their best effort to pull off an upset, they are currently 25.5-point underdogs. The over/under is 47.5 in the contest.

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Florida State vs. Boston College Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Florida State -25.5 -110 -110 47.5 -110 -110

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Computer Pick

Computer picks for Florida State vs Boston College
ATS Total Score prediction
Boston College (+25.5) Over (47.5) Florida State 34 Boston College 29

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Team Stat Comparison

Florida State Boston College
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 55.5 (9) 27.5 (84)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 18.5 (43) 27.5 (84)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 1 (11) 1 (11)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 3 (46) 2 (74)

Florida State vs. Boston College Betting Insights

Florida State Stats and Trends

  • Florida State has covered twice in two chances against the spread this season.
  • The Seminoles have been favored by 25.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
  • Florida State games have gone over the point total twice this season.
  • The average total in FSU’s matchups this year is 55.3, 7.8 more points than this game’s over/under.

Recent Head-to-Head Matchups

Florida State has an edge against Boston College over the past two matchups between these two squads, collecting a 2-0 record in those games. The Seminoles are 2-0 against the spread in those games against the Eagles while the two teams have gone over the point total on one occasion. Florida State has had the scoring advantage in those two matchups, totaling 70 points while Boston College scored 37.

Boston College Stats and Trends

  • Boston College has not won against the spread this year in two games with a spread.
  • This year, games featuring Boston College has hit the over every time.
  • BC has a 51.3-point average over/under in their outings this season, 3.8 more points than this game’s total.

Florida State Players to Watch

  • Jordan Travis leads his team with 517 passing yards (258.5 per game) and has a 63.3% completion percentage (38-of-60), throwing six touchdown passes and one interception. He also has 58 rushing yards on 13 carries (with one touchdown), averaging 29.0 yards per game.
  • Trey Benson has churned out a team-high 126 rushing yards (63.0 yards per game) and scored three touchdowns.
  • So far this year Caziah Holmes has run for 63 yards on four carries (31.5 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
  • This season Keon Coleman has 12 receptions for a team-high 170 receiving yards (85.0 per game) and four touchdowns.
  • Johnny Wilson has hauled in seven catches for 104 yards (104.0 yards per game).
  • Lawrance Toafili is averaging 27.5 yards per game, racking up five receptions for 55 yards.

Boston College Players to Watch

  • Thomas Castellanos leads the team with 339 passing yards (169.5 yards per game) and has a 58.8% completion percentage this year (30-of-51) while throwing four touchdowns with one interception. He also has 136 rushing yards on 25 carries with one touchdown, averaging 68.0 yards per game.
  • Kye Robichaux has 102 yards on 21 carries (51.0 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
  • Jaden Williams has four catches and paces his team with 105 receiving yards (52.5 ypg) while scoring one touchdown.
  • Lewis Bond has hauled in nine catches for 95 yards (47.5 yards per game) and one touchdown.
  • Ryan O’Keefe has racked up 64 yards on nine receptions, averaging 32.0 yards per game.

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