Clemson Tigers vs Boston College Eagles Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 10/08/2022

by Rod Pearson

Friday, Oct 07, 2022
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Saturday, October 8, 2022
Venue:  Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MA
Where to Watch:  ABC

 

Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Clemson -20.5, BC +20.5; Over/Under:  48.5 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  Clemson -20.5, BC +20.5; Over/Under:  48.5 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Clemson -20.5, BC +20.5; Over/Under:  48.5 points
 

Season Record

Clemson Tigers:  5-0 (3-0) (1st place, ACC Atlantic)
Boston College Eagles:  2-3 (1-2) (5th place, ACC Atlantic)
 
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Clemson Tigers:  won their last game at home against the North Carolina State Wolfpack 30-20.
Boston College Eagles:  won their last game at home against the Louisville Cardinals 34-33.

 

Clemson Tigers vs Boston College Eagles Preview and Analysis

 
Clemson is entering this game with a 5-0 record overall to start their college football season and they will be playing their 2nd road game of the season here as they are 1-0 in their road games this year. This will also be their 4th conference game of the college football season this year as they are 3-0. They won against the NC State Wolfpack in their last game at home 30-20. DJ Uiagalelei started that game at QB and he completed 21/30 passes for 209 yards and 1 touchdown. DJ Uiagalelei led the team in rushing with 73 yards and 2 TDs on 14 rushing attempts. Jake Briningstool led the team in receiving with 54 yards and 1 TD on 4 receptions. Tyler Venables led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 2 assisted tackles. Myles Murphy led the defense in sacks with 1.5 while Toriano Pride Jr. came away with the only interception for them in that one.
 
 
 
Boston College is entering this game with a 2-3 record overall to start their college football season and they will be playing their 4th home game of the season as they are 2-1 in their home games this year. This will also be the 4th conference matchup on their conference schedule this season as they are 1-2. They won against the Louisville Cardinals in their last game at home 34-33. Phil Jurkovec started that game at QB and he completed 18/21 passes for 304 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Alex Broome led the team in rushing with 83 yards and 1 TD on 9 carries. Zay Flowers led the team in receiving with 151 yards and 2 TDs on 5 receptions. Chibueze Onwuka led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 3 assisted tackles. Elijah Jones led the defense in sacks with 1 while Kam Arnold came away with the only interception for them in that one.

 

Clemson vs Boston College Prediction

The current betting odds have Boston College listed as a 20.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Boston College hasn't been great this year but they just pulled off a big upset win over Louisville in their last game and they were on the road for that game too. They have been playing better in their last few games as their offense is starting to click more and they are finding easier ways to move the ball in their games. Clemson is undefeated this season but they are going to be on the road here and they haven't even looked that good in their games either. They have been struggling in a lot of their games despite not losing any, and they have had some really close calls but are struggling to pull away from teams in their games. DJ Uiagalelei has been terrible and this is no surprise considering the way he played last season. He is holding this offense back and Clemson has no shot of going anywhere this year as long as he is still at QB for them. He doesn't work well in this offense and they have struggled to move the ball with him in their games for a while now. They will win this game but it is not going to be by much as he will struggle to lead this offense and get out to a big lead. The best way to place a bet here is on Boston College to cover the spread in this game.
 
Clemson Boston College Prediction:  Our NCAAF Pick for Saturday, October 8, 2022 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Clemson 37 Boston College 27.
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NCAAF Betting Trends

 
Clemson Tigers: 12-18 ATS in all games. 4-12 ATS in the first half of the season. 25-14 UNDER in games played on turf. 
Boston College Eagles: 12-7 ATS after allowing 31 points or more in 2 straight games. 27-15 UNDER in a home game where the total is between 45.5 and 49. 12-3 UNDER after allowing 31 points or more in 2 straight games.
 

Key Injuries

 
Clemson Tigers:  B. Bresee (DT) Out Sat - Kidney. J. Foster (DE) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed. X. Thomas (DE) Mid Oct - Foot. T. Stellato (WR) out for season - Knee.
Boston College Eagles:  G. Takacs (TE) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. S. Sillah (DE) out for season - Shoulder. K. Cline (OL) out for season - Knee. C. Mahogany (OL) out for season - Knee.
 

Notable Quotes

 
“I thought DJ was in total command of what we were doing.” - Dabo Swinney after his team’s win against NC State in their last game.
 
 
"The offense had to win it at the end, the defense had to get back on the field twice — once after we thought we won the game. To finish like that, that's a special moment for those guys." - Jeff Hafley after his team’s win against Louisville in their last game.
 
 

Starting Lineups

 
Clemson Tigers
WR Ngata, Joseph
WR Collins, Beaux
WR Williams, Antonio 
TE Allen, Davis 
TE Briningstool, Jake 
QB Uiagalelei, DJ 
RB Shipley, Will 
 
Boston College Eagles
WR Williams, Jaden
WR Flowers, Zay
WR Gill, Jaelen
TE Takacs, George 
QB Jurkovec, Phil 
RB Garwo III, Pat 
 

Statistical Leaders

 
Clemson Tigers
Passing: D. Uiagalelei (1242)
Rushing: W. Shipley (413)
Receiving: B. Collins (232)
Touchdowns: W. Shipley (7) 
 
Boston College Eagles
Passing: P. Jurkovec (1147)
Rushing: P. Garwo III (225)
Receiving: Z. Flowers (481)
Touchdowns: Z. Flowers (5)
 
Coaches:
Clemson Tigers: Dabo Swinney (15th season)
Boston College Eagles: Jeff Hafley (3rd season)


Rod Pearson

About the Author:

Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life.  He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years.  In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective.  Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.

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