Boston College Eagles (BC)
American Football NCAAF Spartan Stadium Sat 6 Sep 19:30
Michigan State Spartans (MSU)
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College Football Betting Preview: Boston College vs Michigan State

Boston College meet Michigan State in this NCAAF Week 2 matchup at Spartan Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Saturday, September 6. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Expect a Tight Affair

With Boston College capable of remaining close to Michigan State, backing them against the spread could be the best way forward. -118 is available that the +4.5 is covered.

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BC 23-19 Winners in Previous H2H Matchup

Boston College Eagles won their previous game which was at home. It was a 66-10 triumph at Alumni Stadium against Fordham Rams.

Michigan State Spartans last game saw them claim a 23-6 home win over Western Michigan Broncos at Spartan Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 23-19 in favor of Boston College when they last played Michigan State, with the matchup taking place at Alumni Stadium.

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Boston College vs Michigan State Prediction & Picks

Our Boston College vs Michigan State betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

Boston College are more than capable of staying close to the favorites so there’s a case for backing them against the spread in this college football matchup. Take the -118 for the +4.5 that is available.

We keep a close eye on team news and our CFB handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Boston College vs Michigan State stats:

  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Boston College in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Boston College in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Michigan State in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Michigan State in 7 of their last 10 games.

Boston College +4.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Aidan Chiles Under 208.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

The odds for Aidan Chiles (Michigan State) to record fewer than 208.5 passing yards stand at -114. He could struggle to reach the QB Passing Yards line, making this prop bet highly appealing.

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Nick Marsh Under 50.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

Nick Marsh (Boston College) can be backed at -114 to end with fewer than 50.5 receiving yards. There’s no reason to doubt our instinct, so we’ll bet on him falling short of the Player Receiving Yards line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Boston College +4.5
Totals Over 46.5
Passing Yards Aidan Chiles Under 208.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Boston College +4.5, Over 46.5 points and Aidan Chiles (Michigan State) to go Under 208.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Boston College Boston College logo 27 - 28 Michigan State logo Michigan State

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Spartans to register a 28-27 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.

Boston College vs Michigan State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Michigan State Could Have the Edge Say the Books

With a 64% chance of securing victory, Michigan State are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -175. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +146 about Boston College.

The spread is 3.5 and the total points line is currently 45.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those that want to back Under 45.5 can find odds of -110 available.

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Makhi Frazier Favorite to Be First Touchdown Scorer

Makhi Frazier is the favorite to be First Touchdown Scorer at +550. If you’re interested in backing him to score a TD at anytime, then the price is -110.

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Michigan State With Six Wins in Past Ten Home Games

Michigan State have six wins and four losses in the last 10 home games, scoring 18.60 points per contest and conceding 23.80.

Boston College have dropped five consecutive away games. They have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 22.50 points on average and giving up 24.50.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O46.5 U46.5
Michigan State logo Michigan State Home Stats 6-4 42.40 18.60 23.80 3 7
Boston College logo Boston College Away Stats 4-6 47.00 22.50 24.50 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O46.5 = Games Over 46.5 Points
  • U46.5 = Games Under 46.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Head to Head
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston College logo Boston College Stats
Michigan State Spartans logo Michigan State Spartans Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
Total Points
NCAAF Standings Select Season
Big Ten W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Indiana 12 0 532 131 401 7-0 5-0 12W
Ohio State 12 0 444 93 351 7-0 5-0 12W
Oregon 11 1 458 178 280 6-1 5-0 6W
Michigan 9 3 331 224 107 5-1 4-2 1L
USC 9 3 438 269 169 7-0 2-3 1W
Iowa 8 4 347 182 165 5-2 3-2 2W
Illinois 8 4 352 279 73 6-1 2-3 1W
Washington 8 4 405 233 172 5-2 3-2 1L
Minnesota 7 5 279 281 -2 7-0 0-5 1W
Nebraska 7 5 351 276 75 4-3 3-2 2L
Northwestern 6 6 270 251 19 5-2 1-4 1L
Penn State 6 6 381 257 124 4-3 2-3 3W
Rutgers 5 7 344 382 -38 4-3 1-4 2L
Wisconsin 4 8 154 259 -105 4-3 0-5 1L
Maryland 4 8 282 318 -36 3-4 1-4 8L
Michigan State 4 8 295 359 -64 4-3 0-5 1W
UCLA 3 9 218 401 -183 2-4 1-5 5L
Purdue 2 10 225 382 -157 2-5 0-5 10L
Atlantic Coast W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Virginia 10 2 398 240 158 6-1 4-1 2W
Miami 10 2 409 166 243 7-1 3-1 4W
Georgia Tech 9 3 397 300 97 5-2 4-1 2L
Pittsburgh 8 4 421 299 122 4-3 4-1 1L
SMU 8 4 395 248 147 5-1 3-3 1L
Louisville 8 4 362 253 109 5-3 3-1 1W
Wake Forest 8 4 322 258 64 5-2 3-2 1L
Duke 7 5 415 353 62 3-3 4-2 2W
NC State 7 5 362 346 16 6-1 1-4 2W
Clemson 7 5 344 245 99 3-4 4-1 4W
California 7 5 298 318 -20 4-2 3-3 1W
Florida State 5 7 396 264 132 5-2 0-5 2L
Stanford 4 8 226 350 -124 4-2 0-6 1L
North Carolina 4 8 231 294 -63 2-4 2-4 3L
Virginia Tech 3 9 257 362 -105 2-5 1-4 4L
Syracuse 3 9 242 419 -177 2-4 1-5 8L
Boston College 2 10 305 393 -88 1-6 1-4 1W