Boston College Eagles vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers 12/28/24 – A clash between the Boston College Eagles (7-5) and Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-6) takes center stage at Yankee Stadium in the Pinstripe Bowl. With both teams having had inconsistent seasons in the NCAA, they all want to close the year on a high note. The Eagles have been better of late with a 4-1 mark in their last five games while the Cornhuskers will seek to turn the tide after losing four of their last five games. With strong battles on both ends, this match is promising enough to be filled with lots of drama.
Boston College Eagles vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers 12/28/24
| When: | Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Yankee Stadium |
| TV: | ABC |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Eagles | +4 | Over 45.5 (-110) | +160 |  |
| Cornhuskers | -4 | Under 45.5 (-110) | -190 | |
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The Cornhuskers are favorites entering the game with a -4 Spread. However, having lost 5 of their last 6 games this raises questions about Nebraska’s capacity to cover the spread, On the contrary Boston College is 5-0 ATS in their last five games of which 4 out of these 5 they have exceeded expectations. The total is set at a low 45.5 and the bettors should also note that the last 6 games Boston College has played, they have tended to go over the total.
Thomas Castellanos QB vs. Dylan Raiola QB
So far, Thomas Castellanos stood tall for Boston College where he threw 1,366 yards with 18 touchdowns and only five interceptions. He can be a great playmaker and has a 72-yard longest pass which explains how he is able to stretch the field. But, there are issues that need to be addressed, especially his 19 sacks and 102 yards lost that occurred during last games against Nebraska’s defensive front. How Castellanos can be efficient (in pass rating, for instance 163.4) will determine the Eagles competitiveness.
Nebraska on the other hand is led by Dylan Raiola who has registered a total of 2,595 passing yards with 12 touchdowns, which is impressive but still analaysts see room for improvement. Raiola has a high completion percentage (66.6%) but with this percentage he has also incurred 10 interceptions and 26 sacks. It will be essential the game management or the ability to handle the game that Raiola will be able to hold, but there are naysayers who raise points on his brokenness in high stress situations when Gamemoderness is required the most.
Boston College Riding High into the Pinstripe Bowl
As the end of the season approaches, Boston College seems to have hit its peak form as it has won four of the last five games, including an impressive win over North Carolina where they triumphed 41-21. Kye Robichaux, running back of the Eagles has been effective in attack as he carried the ball for 725 yards and scored 10 touchdowns. Receiver Lewis Bond contributes further to the offense with 590 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Boston College’s offense has been red hot throughout the season but at times defensive mistakes have allowed games to be closer than they should be.
Nebraska’s Season Marked by Missed Opportunities
Nebraska’s most recent form has been somewhat disappointing as they won only against Wisconsin in their last five matches. But among the many disappointments running back Dante Dowdell has performed admirably, managing to earn a total of 614 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. Wide receiver Jahmal Banks adds some depth as he had 508 receiving yards. On the other hand, looking at their losses against Iowa and USC, it does raise issues as they are unable to finish high pressure games.
Trends
Boston College Eagles Betting Trends
Boston College is 5-0 ATS in their last five games.
The total has gone OVER in six of Boston College’s last six games.
Boston College is 4-1 ATS in their last five Saturday games.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in nine of Nebraska’s last 13 games.
Nebraska is 1-5 SU in their last six games.
Nebraska is 4-1 ATS in their last five games against ACC opponents.
Boston College Eagles vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Prediction
Due to Boston College’s recent performance and their ability to cover the spread, they are definitely one of the underdog picks at odds of +4. We have also seen Boston College’s upsetting potential given their combination of offensive balance and Nebraska’s closeness-fight-incompetence. Couple of red flags that stand out are Dylan Raiola’s arm over pressure and the Cornhuskers’ defense, which has always been unreliable.
You can think of prop bets like, Kye Robichaux to score, as he is one of those players who anywhere around the red-zone. It is highly likely that the total will go over 45.5 given the fact that Boston College is explosive on offense while the Cornhuskers’ defense has been prone to mistakes.
Score Prediction: Boston College Eagles 28, Nebraska Cornhuskers 24.
