The Florida State Seminoles begin their quest to end their ACC title drought when they kick off conference play on Saturday against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Mass. Since the team began play in the ACC in the 1992 season, the Seminoles have won 15 conference titles, almost double that of the next best program, Clemson (eight). FSU, however, has not won one since the 2014 season. On Saturday the Seminoles (2-0), who are ranked No. 3 in the country, will try to start ACC play 1-0 with a victory over Boston College (1-1).
Kickoff is at noon ET. The Seminoles are 24.5-point favorites in the latest Florida State vs. Boston College odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 47. Before making any Boston College vs. Florida State picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, the proprietary computer model has generated a stunning profit of almost $2,500 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. Anyone who has followed the model has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on FSU vs. Boston College and just revealed its picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model’s CFB picks. Here are several college football odds and trends for Boston College vs. FSU:
- Florida State vs. Boston College spread: FSU -24.5
- Florida State vs. Boston College over/under: 47 points
- Florida State vs. Boston College money line: FSU -3438, BC +1313
- FSU: Seminoles rank fourth in the country in scoring offense (55.5 points per game)
- BC: Vinny DePalma is second in the ACC in tackles per game (10.5)
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Why Florida State can cover
Florida State has one of the best players in the country in quarterback Jordan Travis. A 6-foot-1 senior from West Palm Beach, Travis is one of just four active players nationally with at least 6,000 passing yards and 1,800 rushing yards in his career. In the upset win over LSU, he completed 23-of-31 passes for 342 yards, four touchdowns and one interception and also rushed for another score. He currently sits behind only USC quarterback Caleb Williams in the odds to win the Heisman Trophy.
In addition, the Seminoles have dominated the series against Boston College. Florida State has won four straight and 11 of the last 12 matchups between the schools. Last season the Seminoles blew out the Eagles, 44-14. See which team to pick here.
Why Boston College can cover
Boston College has a tackling machine in linebacker Vinny DePalma. A sixth year senior from New Jersey, DePalma ranks second in the conference and 16th in the country in tackles per game (10.5). He also ranks 49th among all active FBS players in career tackles (205). Last week he recovered a fumble with 1:10 remaining in the game to seal the team’s victory over Holy Cross.
In addition, the Eagles face a Florida State pass defense that has fared well this season. The Seminoles rank 13th in the ACC and 94th in the nation in passing yards allowed per game (250.0). In the season opener against LSU, Florida State gave up 346 yards through the air. Last year, the Seminoles ranked fourth in the country against the pass (165.4). See which team to pick here.
How to make Florida State vs. Boston College picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 56 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in nearly 60% of simulations. You can see the model’s picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Boston College vs. Florida State, and which side of the spread hits nearly 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has notched a profit of almost $2,500 on its top-rated college football spread picks, and find out.
