Boston College vs Pitt Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 6

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi walks along the sideline as his team plays against Virginia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Pittsburgh (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
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  • Pitt is a -6.5 point favorite vs. Boston College
  • Boston College vs. Pittsburgh Total (Over/Under): 56.5 points
  • TV Channel: ACCN

Boston College (1-3) visit Acrisure Stadium to take on Pittsburgh (2-2) on Oct. 4 in Pittsburgh, PA. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT.

Pitt is a betting favorite in Week 6, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Boston College vs. Pittsburgh Over/Under is 56.5 total points.

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Boston College vs. Pittsburgh Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Boston College+6.5 -11056.5 -105190
Pittsburgh -6.5 -11056.5 -115-235

Boston College vs Pittsburgh Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Pittsburgh will win this game with 72.6% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Boston College and Pitt, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Boston College vs Pittsburgh Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Pittsburgh will cover the spread with 65.2% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Boston College has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games (+4.90 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.70 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.61 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Boston College have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+5.15 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the 1Q Spread in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+5.00 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1Q Moneyline in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.75 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.60 Units / 33% ROI)

Boston College Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Boston College is 2-2 against the spread this college football season (-0.2 Units / -4.49% ROI).

  • Boston College is 1-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.7 Units / -14.34% ROI
  • Boston College is 3-1 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI
  • Boston College is 1-3 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI

Pittsburgh Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Pitt iss 2-2 against the spread this college football season (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • Pittsburgh is 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.65 Units / -12.83% ROI
  • Pittsburgh is 3-1 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI
  • Pittsburgh is 1-3 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI

Boston College: Keys to the Game vs. Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh allowed passes of 20+ yards on 18 of 89 attempts (20%) on 3rd and long last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%

Pittsburgh allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 47 attempts (21%) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%

Pittsburgh has sacked opposing QBs on 13% of pass attempts (11/85) this season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 7%

Pittsburgh tackled opponents for a loss on 19 of 77 rushing attempts (25% TFL%) in the Red Zone last season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.

Pittsburgh allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 47 attempts (21%) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: 9%

Pittsburgh: Keys to the Game vs. Boston College

Boston College is 3-8 (.273) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2024 season– T-32nd-worst in FBS; Average: .455

Boston College was 1-4 (.200) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-11th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .459

Boston College was 1-4 (.200) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-23rd-worst in FBS; Average: .414

Boston College is 4-8 (.333) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2024 season– T-29th-worst in FBS; Average: .490

Matchup Notes for Boston College vs. Pittsburgh

Boston College is 3-8 (.273) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2024 season– T-32nd-worst in FBS; Average: .455

Boston College was 1-4 (.200) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-11th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .459

Boston College was 1-4 (.200) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-23rd-worst in FBS; Average: .414

Boston College is 4-8 (.333) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2024 season– T-29th-worst in FBS; Average: .490

Pittsburgh allowed passes of 20+ yards on 18 of 89 attempts (20%) on 3rd and long last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%

Pittsburgh allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 47 attempts (21%) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%

Pittsburgh has sacked opposing QBs on 13% of pass attempts (11/85) this season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 7%

Pittsburgh tackled opponents for a loss on 19 of 77 rushing attempts (25% TFL%) in the Red Zone last season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.

Pittsburgh allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 47 attempts (21%) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: 9%

Boston College Offensive Stats & Trends

Pittsburgh allowed passes of 20+ yards on 18 of 89 attempts (20%) on 3rd and long last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%

Pittsburgh allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 47 attempts (21%) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%

Pittsburgh has sacked opposing QBs on 13% of pass attempts (11/85) this season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 7%

Pittsburgh tackled opponents for a loss on 19 of 77 rushing attempts (25% TFL%) in the Red Zone last season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.

Pittsburgh allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 47 attempts (21%) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: 9%

Pittsburgh Offensive Stats & Trends

Boston College is 3-8 (.273) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2024 season– T-32nd-worst in FBS; Average: .455

Boston College was 1-4 (.200) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-11th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .459

Boston College was 1-4 (.200) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-23rd-worst in FBS; Average: .414

Boston College is 4-8 (.333) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2024 season– T-29th-worst in FBS; Average: .490

Boston College Defensive Stats & Trends

Pittsburgh allowed passes of 20+ yards on 18 of 89 attempts (20%) on 3rd and long last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%

Pittsburgh allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 47 attempts (21%) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%

Pittsburgh has sacked opposing QBs on 13% of pass attempts (11/85) this season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 7%

Pittsburgh tackled opponents for a loss on 19 of 77 rushing attempts (25% TFL%) in the Red Zone last season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.

Pittsburgh allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 47 attempts (21%) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: 9%

Pittsburgh Defensive Stats & Trends

Boston College is 3-8 (.273) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2024 season– T-32nd-worst in FBS; Average: .455

Boston College was 1-4 (.200) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-11th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .459

Boston College was 1-4 (.200) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-23rd-worst in FBS; Average: .414

Boston College is 4-8 (.333) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2024 season– T-29th-worst in FBS; Average: .490


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