On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Panthers (7-4) travel to Alumni Stadium to face the Boston College Eagles (6-5) in a late-season ACC showdown. Pittsburgh is reeling after a humbling 37-9 defeat to Louisville, where a 27-0 halftime deficit sealed their fate. The Panthers showed some fight in the second half but couldn’t overcome the early damage.
Meanwhile, Boston College found its stride last weekend, delivering a commanding 41-21 win over North Carolina. The Eagles were electric, scoring in every quarter, with a standout 21-point explosion in the second. With bowl implications on the line, both teams have everything to play for in this pivotal matchup.
Pittsburgh vs. Boston College Betting Preview
All Pittsburgh vs. Boston College odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook and are correct as of Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. The CFN spread comes from College Football Network’s Football Playoff Meter.
- CFN FPM Spread
Boston College -6.5 - Spread
Boston College -4.5 - Moneyline
Pittsburgh +170, Boston College -195 - Over/Under
48.5 points - Game Time
3 p.m. ET - Location
Alumni Stadium | Chestnut Hill, MA - Predicted Weather at Kick
40 degrees, mostly cloudy, 8 mph winds - How To Watch
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Boston College opened as -3.5-point favorites, and that number briefly hit -3 before quickly shooting up to -4. Now it has climbed to -4.5 as action on the Eagles continues to pour in on the spread.
The total has seen quite a bit of movement as well. After opening at 48.5, the total made its way up to 51.5 and then settled back down to 48.5, where it currently sits.
Pittsburgh’s Winning Probability
According to CFN’s Football Playoff Meter, the Panthers have a 32.3% chance of defeating the Eagles on Saturday.
If the win probability holds, Pittsburgh will finish 2024 with a 7-5 record. That would be a step in the right direction for the Panthers, who finished a dismal 3-9, the worst mark in Pat Narduzzi’s 10-year tenure.
- at Boston College: 32.3%
Boston College’s Winning Probability
According to the CFN FPM, Boston College has a 67.7% chance of defeating Pittsburgh on Saturday.
If the win probabilities hold, the Eagles will finish the 2024 regular season with a 7-5 record under first-year head coach Bill O’Brien. If O’Brien can lead the Eagles to win on Saturday and a bowl game victory, it will be Boston College’s first eight-win season since 2009.
- vs. Pittsburgh: 67.7%
Prediction for Pittsburgh vs. Boston College
With bowl eligibility secured, Saturday’s matchup between Pittsburgh and Boston College is about pride, positioning, and finishing strong. The Pop-Tarts Bowl may be out of reach, but there’s still something to fight for.
Narduzzi’s Panthers began the season with promise, rattling off seven wins before a brutal four-game skid against tougher competition, including Louisville and Clemson. Last Saturday, Pitt’s offense sputtered, managing just 265 total yards, three interceptions, and a 4 for 12 mark on third downs in a 37-9 blowout loss to Louisville.
It marked the fourth straight defeat for a team that hasn’t scored more than 21 points in three consecutive outings.
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Boston College, on the other hand, enters with momentum. The Eagles dismantled North Carolina last weekend, piling up 420 yards, including 228 on the ground, while forcing three turnovers on defense.
Though BC is just 2-2 in its last four games, its offense has been consistent, scoring 27+ points in each contest. The Eagles are undefeated as favorites (3-0) and at home in those games, outscoring opponents by an average of 4.6 points.
Boston College’s record as a favorite extends to eight consecutive wins, while Pittsburgh has dropped seven of its last eight November matchups. With Pitt’s struggles continuing, the Eagles are poised to close their season on a high note.
Prediction: Boston College 27, Pittsburgh 17
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