The Florida State Seminoles are 16.5-point favorites when they host the Boston College Eagles at Doak Campbell Stadium in Week 1. The 'Noles already suffered an upset in Week 0 after their desolate offense let Georgia Tech sneak ahead.
With Thomas Castellanos back under centre for the Eagles, his mobility will pose a threat for Mike Norvell's defense. Boston College kept up with Florida State last September and I'm backing them again to cover this double-digit underdog line on Monday.
boston college vs florida state Odds
Matchup Page: Boston College vs Florida State, 7:30 pm ET
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | +16.5 (-108) | +590 | OVER 50.5 (-110) |
| Florida State | -16.5 (-112) | -900 | UNDER 50.5 (-110) |
Odds as of August 29
boston college vs florida state Picks – Week 1
Doing nothing with his 19-of-27 passes for 193 yards, DJ Uiagalelei looked dull in Dublin last week. The rest of his offense had the same jet-lag, with the rushing attack failing to eclipse 100 yards and the receiving room not hitting the endzone. That won't cut it against Castellanos.
Last season, the junior started the year with a bang, pocketing 13 total touchdowns through his first five starts. Arguably one of the top dual-threats when he wants to be, the Georgia-native hit over 1,000 rushing yards that hides any errors in his passing game.
Last year, the Eagles fell 31-29 against a No. 3-ranked Seminoles squad, swiftly covering the 27.5-point spread. Entering a new era under Bill O'Brien, Boston College is also returning top running back, Kye Robichaux (780 YDS, 8 TDS) and top receiver, Lewis Bond (646 YDS, 7 TDS). The stabilized roster should be strong enough for the Eagles to cover a pretty decent-sized spread.
Boston College vs Florida State Week 1 Pick: Boston College +16.5 (-108)
boston college vs florida state prop Pick: riley leonard UNDER 1.5 Passing Touchdowns (-160)
I've basically done all my Castellanos ranting and raving above. But, let's reiterate about why I'm confident about this prop. Like I said, the quarterback relies way more on his speed than his arm.
He earned nearly just as many rushing touchdowns (13) as he did passing (15) last year. Come on, those 1,100 yards on the ground speaks for itself.
The Seminoles allowed 190 rushing yards in their first outing and Castellanos is going to take advantage if that continues on Monday night.
boston college vs florida state Betting Trends
- Florida State has failed to cover five of its nine favored double-digit spreads last season, including having not covered the last three straight
- Boston College has covered three of the last four underdog spreads against AP ranked opponents
- Boston College hit the OVER in nine of its last 13 outings
