Pittsburgh vs Boston College Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Oct 2026
Pittsburgh vs Boston College Predictions
The total line of 42.5 points looks pretty low and we can take advantage by backing the Overs at -110. We can see Boston College and Pitt combining to go bigger.
Our betting picks for Pitt vs Boston College cover our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Scroll down for a detailed breakdown of each play.
Pittsburgh vs Boston College Preview
Pitt go up against Boston College at Alumni Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, October 17.
Pittsburgh Panthers were beaten 21-17 at Acrisure Stadium in their previous game, being turned over at home to North Carolina Tar Heels.
Boston College Eagles have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 25-16 loss against SMU Mustangs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
H2H: 48-7 Win for Pitt in Pair’s Last Encounter
It was a 48-7 win for Pitt at Acrisure Stadium when they last played Boston College. The previous 5 games featuring these teams have resulted in three Boston College victories.
Quarterbacks
Holden Geriner
Mason McKenzie
Best Bet
The total line looks to be on the low side at 42.5. There’s a strong chance that these college football rivals will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -110.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when making college football predictions. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our picks.
Over 42.5 Probability
The best sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college wager.
If you are wanting bigger odds for your Total bet, then it’s possible to move the line and get more juice. You can choose to wager Over when it comes to different levels.
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Player Prop Picks
You can place a bet on Mason McKenzie (Boston College) at -114 to reach over 195.5 passing yards. We can back him in the QB Passing Yards market and hope the Over hits.
The odds for Damon Ferguson Jr. (Boston College) to record more than 53.5 rushing yards are -114. With confidence, we can back him to cover the generous Player Rushing Yards line, as all the signs point to him reaching the expected total.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Over 42.5 points. We’ve also gone for Pitt -6.5 and Mason McKenzie (Boston College) to have Over 195.5 passing yards.
There are many options when you place a same game parlay. You can go through the football lines and identify your favorite outcomes before combining the odds on the bet slip. Personalised betting doesn’t come any better.
Correct Score Prediction
31
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20
Boston College
A 31-20 win for the Panthers is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a massive potential return.
Pittsburgh vs Boston College Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With the sportsbooks giving them a 69% probability of winning this college game, Pittsburgh might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -227 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Boston College are least likely to win at +188.
There is a spread of 6.5 and total points has a line of 42.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. The Over 42.5 selection is available to back at -110.
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Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Boston College On Seven Losses From Previous Ten at Home
Boston College have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 home games, scoring 24.40 points per contest and conceding 28.10.
Pitt have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 29.50 points per contest and giving up 29.80.
The last time Boston College faced Pitt at Alumni Stadium, they won 34-23.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O42.5 | U42.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Boston College Home Stats |
3-7 | 52.50 | 24.40 | 28.10 | 7 | 3 | |
 Pittsburgh Away Stats |
5-5 | 59.30 | 29.50 | 29.80 | 9 | 1 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O42.5 = Games Over 42.5 Points
- U42.5 = Games Under 42.5 Points
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Pittsburgh Stats
Boston College Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
- +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 50.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 59.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 42.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 42.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 29.00 pts and allowed 21.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 29.50 pts and allowed 29.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 48.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 52.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 42.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 42.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 21.00 pts and allowed 27.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 24.40 pts and allowed 28.10 pts in the last 10 home games
| Atlantic Coast | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Miami
|
5 | 0 | 248 | 49 | 199 | 2-0 | 3-0 | 5W |
California
|
3 | 3 | 160 | 153 | 7 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 1W |
North Carolina
|
3 | 2 | 117 | 95 | 22 | 1-1 | 2-1 | 1W |
Wake Forest
|
5 | 1 | 221 | 129 | 92 | 2-1 | 3-0 | 3W |
SMU
|
4 | 1 | 173 | 115 | 58 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 2W |
Virginia
|
4 | 2 | 197 | 115 | 82 | 4-1 | 0-1 | 1W |
|
Pittsburgh
|
5 | 1 | 209 | 88 | 121 | 4-1 | 1-0 | 1L |
Louisville
|
3 | 3 | 237 | 166 | 71 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 1W |
Duke
|
4 | 1 | 170 | 72 | 98 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 1L |
Georgia Tech
|
2 | 3 | 136 | 129 | 7 | 2-2 | 0-1 | 1W |
Virginia Tech
|
4 | 2 | 226 | 124 | 102 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 2L |
Florida State
|
3 | 3 | 186 | 152 | 34 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 1L |
NC State
|
3 | 3 | 198 | 166 | 32 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 1L |
Stanford
|
2 | 4 | 94 | 249 | -155 | 2-1 | 0-3 | 2L |
Clemson
|
3 | 2 | 97 | 129 | -32 | 2-1 | 1-1 | 1L |
|
Boston College
|
2 | 3 | 95 | 117 | -22 | 2-1 | 0-2 | 2L |
Syracuse
|
2 | 3 | 164 | 120 | 44 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 1L |
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