Boston College Eagles vs Pittsburgh Panthers Matchup

Check out our free Pittsburgh Panthers vs Boston College Eagles pick and preview for this CFB week 14 game in Chestnut Hill. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 14 CFB matchup.

At 3:00 ET, the Boston College Eagles and Pittsburgh Panthers will face off at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill (MA). The game is set to be broadcast on CW, and the Eagles are the -4-point favorites at home. The money line odds have Boston College at -178 and Pittsburgh at +147, with the over/under line sitting at 48.5 points. Both teams enter the game with 6-5 records for the season.

Panthers vs. Eagles Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Pittsburgh Panthers at Boston College Eagles
Where: Chestnut Hill at Alumni Stadium (MA)
Date: Saturday, November 30th
Betting Odds BOSCOL -4, PITT +147 | BOSCOL -178 O/U 48.5

Panthers Preview:

Pittsburgh heads into Week 14 against Boston College with a 7-4 record. They are ranked 48th in our power rankings and have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible. On the road, the Panthers are 2-2, while they’ve gone 4-2 at home this season.

Pittsburgh’s ATS record stands at 6-4, with a +6.5 average scoring margin. They’ve covered four of six home games and are 3-2 against the spread as both the favorite and the underdog.

The over/under line for this week is 48.5 points. Pittsburgh’s over/under record is 3-7, with their games averaging 58.7 points. Their average over/under line has been 58.5 points, and they’ve fallen short of the total by an average of 2.9 points per game.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Pittsburgh’s offense is averaging 32.6 points per game, placing them 30th in the nation heading into week 14. Our power rankings have them 68th. They are 12th in passing attempts, with 38.4 per game, and 15th in completions, averaging 23.6. They rank 22nd in passing yards, with 275.8 per game, and their third-down conversion rate is just 36%, ranking 100th.

Eli Holstein leads the team with 2,228 passing yards and a 61.9% completion rate. He has thrown 17 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, with a passer rating of 95. Desmond Reid has rushed for 797 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. Konata Mumpfield leads the receivers with 669 yards and 4 touchdowns on 44 catches.

Panthers Team Defense

Pittsburgh's defense struggled in their recent 37-9 loss to Louisville, giving up 507 total yards, including 214 rushing yards on 43 attempts and 293 passing yards. They also allowed two passing touchdowns and two rushing scores.

On the season, Pittsburgh ranks 32nd nationally in rushing defense, allowing just 116.8 yards per game. However, they’ve given up 258.7 passing yards per game, ranking 144th, with opposing quarterbacks completing 60.1% of their passes.

Eagles Preview:

Pittsburgh’s ATS record stands at 6-4, with a +6.5 average scoring margin. They’ve covered four of six home games and are 3-2 against the spread as both the favorite and the underdog.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Boston College’s offense is averaging 28.8 points per game, ranking 50th in the nation, and they are 54th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 14. They have focused on their ground game, with 41 rushing attempts per game, producing 185.2 rushing yards per contest.

Kye Robichaux leads the rushing attack with 654 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Quarterback Thomas Castellanos has thrown for 1,366 yards, 18 touchdowns, and five interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 113.

Eagles Team Defense

Boston College's defense was impressive in their recent game against North Carolina, forcing three interceptions and allowing just 21 points. They held the Tar Heels to 13 first downs and only 36 rushing yards on 25 attempts, while giving up 176 passing yards.

For the season, Boston College ranks 42nd nationally in rushing yards allowed, giving up 123.2 yards per game. They are 124th in passing yards allowed, surrendering 242.2 yards per game, but opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of just 76.7 against them, which ranks 39th in the country.

Panthers vs Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Pittsburgh Panthers have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 2-8 vs. the spread. The team averaged 17 points per game in this stretch.
Across the Boston College Eagles last three home games, the team averaged 21 points per game while allowing 34. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Pittsburgh Panthers have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Boston College Eagles have a strong record of 3-0. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.