- Louisville take on Boston College in ACC college football week 9 action
- The over hit in 9 of the Louisville Cardinals last 12 games
- Dive into the latest Louisville vs Boston College odds and our best bets, below.
The Louisville Cardinals (4-3, 2-2 ACC) and Boston College Eagles (4-3, 1-2 ACC) face off in an all-ACC battle on Friday October, 25. Louisville enters this one after a tough shootout loss to #6 Miami last week, while Boston College fell 42-21 at Virginia Tech. This Louisville vs Boston College week 9 college football matchup kicks off from Alumni Stadium at 7:30 pm ET on ESPN2.
Until then, look for all the Louisville vs Boston College odds and our best bets, below.
Louisville vs Boston College Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | -7.5 (-105) | -280 | Over 53.5 (-110) |
| Boston College | +7.5 (-115) | +225 | Under 53.5 (-110) |
Louisville enter Friday night as 7.5-point favorites in the college football Week 9 odds. The total for Louisville vs Boston College is set at 53.5 points. Bettors like the Cardinals in this one, as 66% of spread wagers are on Louisville to cover in the college football public betting splits.
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Louisville Look To Bounce Back
At one point this season, the Louisville Cardinals were 3-0 and the 15th-ranked team in the nation. They’ve since lost three of their past four games and fallen off the national radar. However, all is not lost for the Cardinals.
Led by senior quarterback Tyler Shough, Louisville owns one of the country’s most explosive offenses. Shough has thrown for 18 touchdowns and just three interceptions on 8.6 yards per attempt. The Cardinals average 33.3 points per game, and 6.6 yards per play – both top-30 marks in the FBS. That’s aided by 302 passing yards per game, as Shough slices opposing defenses with reckless abandon.
Tyler Shough😳 pic.twitter.com/WgZpP8ij66
— Cole Cubelic (@colecubelic) October 23, 2024
Unfortunately, Louisville’s defense has been far less effective. The Cardinals surrendered 548 total yards to Miami last week, while giving up 27 first downs and allowing the Hurricanes to convert on 9-of-15 third-down attempts. Most concerningly, they’re yielding an enormous 6.0 yards per play and allowing opponents to convert on over 84% of red-zone opportunities. They’ve also ceded at least 30 points in each of their last three games.
Boston College Aim For Upset
New Eagles head coach Bill O’Brien burst onto the scene with an opening week victory over Florida State, and impressive wins over Michigan State, and Western Kentucky. Since that Week 5 victory, much like Louisville, the wheels have fallen off. Boston College have lost consecutive contests to Virginia and VT by a combined 31 points, and haven’t looked particularly competitive in either contest.
Sophomore Thomas Castellanos has thrown for 1,188 yards, 14 touchdowns and just four interceptions. He’s led Boston College to the 57th-ranked offensive adjusted yards per play and a dropback success rate of 45.8%. Castellanos is always a threat to take off and run is more than capable of creating off-script chunk plays.
Getting to watch Thomas Castellanos on a Thursday night 🥲
pic.twitter.com/DCJi0HaqYQ— SleeperCFB (@SleeperCFB) October 17, 2024
The BC defense is phenomenal against the pass. Tim Lewis’ defense is allowing just 231.8 yards per game and 7.2 yards per attempt on the year. They also rank in the top-35 in the country in expected points added conceded against both the rush and pass, and sit 27th in opposing average third-down distance (7.71).
Keep in mind, the Eagles are just 1-6 against the spread in their last seven games at home, albeit with a different coaching staff.
Louisville vs Boston College Prediction
Ultimately, the Cardinals are too heavily favored in this one. Boston College’s offense is a capable unit led by a dual-threat playmaker in Castellanos, who will make the soft Louisville defense pay for their mistakes.
On top of that, Jeff Brohm’s squad is likely still reeling after their strenuous effort against Miami. Boston College’s defense is more than capable of keeping them in this contest. Back the Eagles to cover the 7.5-point spread at home.
- Louisville vs Boston College Pick: Boston College +7.5 (-115)
The Louisville Cardinals will face off against the Boston College Eagles in an exciting college football matchup on Friday, October 25th. Both teams are coming off of strong performances in their previous games and will be looking to continue their winning streaks.
The Cardinals are currently 4-3 on the season and are coming off of a dominant 28-7 victory over Wake Forest. Quarterback Malik Cunningham has been a key player for Louisville, throwing for 1,846 yards and 13 touchdowns so far this season. Running back Javian Hawkins has also been impressive, rushing for 751 yards and five touchdowns. The Cardinals’ offense has been explosive, averaging 32.6 points per game.
On the other hand, the Eagles are 4-3 on the season and are coming off of a close 45-39 victory over NC State. Quarterback Dennis Grosel has been a standout player for Boston College, throwing for 1,394 yards and nine touchdowns. Running back AJ Dillon has been a force to be reckoned with, rushing for 968 yards and eight touchdowns. The Eagles’ offense has been strong, averaging 32.4 points per game.
In terms of predictions for this game, it is expected to be a close matchup between two evenly matched teams. Both Louisville and Boston College have strong offenses and will be looking to put up big numbers on the scoreboard. The key to victory for both teams will be their ability to control the line of scrimmage and limit turnovers.
As for the odds, Louisville is currently favored to win by 3.5 points. The over/under for total points scored in the game is set at 65.5 points. It is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams likely to put up big numbers on offense.
Overall, this game is shaping up to be an exciting matchup between two talented teams. Fans can expect a competitive game with plenty of scoring opportunities for both sides. Be sure to tune in on Friday, October 25th to see who comes out on top in this highly anticipated showdown between Louisville and Boston College.