The Pittsburgh Panthers (3-1) and Boston College Eagles (2-1) lock horns at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Mass. for a 4 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday (on ACC Network). Below, we analyze the Pittsburgh-Boston College college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Pittsburgh at Boston College: Betting odds and lines
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- Money line: Pittsburgh -223 (bet $223 to win $100) | Boston College +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
- Against the spread/ATS: Pittsburgh -6 (-110) | Boston College +6 (-110)
- Over/Under: 43.5 (O: -115 | U: -106)
Pittsburgh at Boston College: Three things to know
- The Panthers look to rebound after a 30-29 setback at Heinz Field last week against NC State, losing outright as a 14-point favorite. The Panthers are 0-2-1 ATS in three games against FBS opponents this season.
- In a strange trend, Pitt has allowed 10 more points each game than in the previous week. They didn’t allow any points in their opener vs. Austin Peay, won 21-10 against Syracuse, won 23-20 against Louisville and lost 30-29 last weekend.
- Boston College fell 26-22 to North Carolina last week, but it was even closer than the score indicates. They scored a touchdown in the final minute of regulation and went for a two-point conversion to tie the game. The Eagles were picked off in the end zone and the Heels returned it for two points. It was that close.
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Pittsburgh at Boston College: Odds, betting lines and picks
Prediction
Boston College 23, Pittsburgh 19
Money line (ML)
The value is on BOSTON COLLEGE (+180) at home, as they should be able to grind out a win in what is expected to be a defensive battle. The Eagles lost by a razor-thin margin against the ranked Tar Heels last week, and they’ll make up for it here.
Against the spread (ATS)
BOSTON COLLEGE +6 (-110) is a nice value as short ‘dogs at home, and I’d feel even more confident catching a flat seven or higher. The Eagles are 15-5-1 ATS in the past 21 as a dog, including 4-0 ATS in the past four as a home dog, including last week’s cover. They’re also 6-1 ATS in the past seven after a straight-up loss and 20-6-1 ATS in the past 27 inside the ACC.
Over/Under (O/U)
UNDER 43.5 (-110) plays on numbers in the forties is not normally something I recommend, especially for the faint of heart. It’s risky business. But these two defensive-minded teams will not combine for much offense. In fact, the Under is 15-3 in Pitt’s past 18 on the road, while going 14-5-1 in their past 20 as a favorite. For B.C., the Under is 5-0 in their past five as a dog, and 7-3 in their past 10 at home as an underdog. All trends point to a defensive slog.
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