Florida State vs. Boston College Prediction: Picks & Start Time – September 16, 2023

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The No. 3 Florida State Seminoles (2-0) face an ACC matchup versus the Boston College Eagles (1-1).

Florida State vs. Boston College Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 26.5 points, with bookmakers listing Florida State as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Florida State has -4837 odds to pick up the win, while Boston College is listed at +1443 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the total for the game is set at 48.5 points.

Game Info

How to Watch Florida State vs. Boston College Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, September 16, 2023
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ABC
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Stadium: Alumni Stadium (MA)
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Betting Preview

Florida State

Last year, Florida State racked up 5.8 more points per game (36.1) than Boston College surrendered (30.3). When Florida State put up over 30.3 points last season, it went 6-2 against the spread and 8-0 overall. Boston College had a 3-5 record against the spread and a 3-5 record overall in games when it gave up fewer than 36.1 points last year. Florida State collected 105.6 more yards per game (484.2) than Boston College gave up per matchup (378.6) last season.

Boston College

Last year Boston College put up just 2.8 fewer points per game (17.8) than Florida State gave up (20.6). Boston College was 4-2 against the spread and 3-3 overall in games when it put up more than 20.6 points last year. When Florida State surrendered less than 17.8 points last season, it had a 5-1 record against the spread and a 6-0 record overall. Boston College racked up 311.1 yards per game last year, only 10.7 fewer than the 321.8 Florida State allowed per outing.

Florida State vs. Boston College Betting Analysis

Florida State Betting Insights

Florida State is a perfect 2-0-0 against the spread so far this season. In games they have played as 26.5-point favorites or more, Florida State has a perfect ATS record of 1-0. This season, each Florida State game has hit the over. The Seminoles have been the moneyline favorite just one other time so far this season, a game they won. The Seminoles have played as a moneyline favorite of -4837 or shorter in just one game this season, which they won.

Boston College Betting Insights

Boston College has yet to win a game against the spread this season (0-2-0). This year, each Boston College game has hit the over. The Eagles have not played a game this season while listed as the underdog. The Eagles have not entered a game this season as a bigger underdog on the moneyline than the +1443 odds on them winning this game.

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Florida State vs. Boston College Against The Spread & Betting Records

Florida State

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 55.0 55.9 53.1
Implied Total AVG 34.4 37.0 29.3
ATS Record 7-5-0 3-5-0 4-0-0
Over/Under Record 7-5-0 6-2-0 1-3-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 9-1 6-1 3-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-2 0-1 0-1

Boston College

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 47.4 47.8 46.9
Implied Total AVG 31.5 32.2 30.8
ATS Record 4-8-0 3-3-0 1-5-0
Over/Under Record 6-5-1 4-2-0 2-3-1
Moneyline Favorite Record 0-2 0-1 0-1
Moneyline Underdog Record 2-7 1-3 1-4

Last Season’s Leaders

Florida State

  • Jordan Travis had 24 touchdown passes and five interceptions in 13 games last year, completing 64.2% of his throws for 3,214 yards (247.2 per game).
  • Also, Travis ran for 417 yards and seven TDs.
  • On the ground, Trey Benson scored nine touchdowns and picked up 990 yards (76.2 per game).
  • Benson also had 13 catches for 144 yards and zero TDs.
  • In the passing game a season ago, Johnny Wilson scored five TDs, catching 43 balls for 897 yards (74.8 per game).
  • On the ground, Treshaun Ward scored seven touchdowns and picked up 628 yards (62.8 per game).
  • Jammie Robinson had one interception to go with 89 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and three passes defended last year.
  • In 12 games in 2022, Tatum Bethune amassed 73 tackles, seven TFL, two sacks, and two passes defended.
  • Jared Verse had eight sacks to go with 12 TFL and 44 tackles in 11 games a season ago.
  • In 2022, Kalen Deloach had 56 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and six passes defended.

Boston College

  • Last season Zay Flowers grabbed 78 balls on zero targets for 1,077 yards and 12 touchdowns.
  • In eight games, Phil Jurkovec passed for 1,707 yards (213.4 yards per game) to go along with 11 touchdowns, eight interceptions, and a completion percentage of 59.5%.
  • Patrick Garwo III compiled 403 rushing yards (33.6 yards per game) and three touchdowns while averaging 3.1 yards per carry.
  • Garwo III delivered 241 yards and zero touchdowns on 29 grabs in the receiving game.
  • To go along with 1,254 passing yards (125.4 yards per game), Emmett Morehead aired it out for 10 touchdowns, six interceptions, and a completion percentage of 59.9%.
  • Vinny DePalma was on the field for 11 games, collecting one sack to go with five TFL and 92 tackles.
  • Kameron Arnold was on the field for 12 games, amassing two interceptions to go along with 71 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, and two passes defended.
  • Jaiden Woodbey helped on defense with 78 tackles, two TFL, and two passes defended in 11 games.
  • With six sacks to go along with 11 TFL and 51 tackles, Donovan Ezeiruaku made a big impact on D.

Florida State vs. Boston College Predictions and Pick

Florida State vs. Boston College betting card

  • Pick ATS:

    Boston College (+26.5)

  • Pick OU: Over (48.5)

How to Bet on Florida State vs. Boston College

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Our pick to win this contest is Florida State, and we expect that Boston College will cover the spread (Florida State -26.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 48.5 points.

WRITTEN BY

Dan Weiner

Hailing from Atlanta and attending college at the University of Texas, Dan is passionate about sports, particularly college football and soccer. He's a diehard Atlanta pro sports and Texas Longhorns fan. He likes every sport and will watch anything and everything the weirder the better. He joined Betsperts after an 11 year career in television production at ESPN.

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