On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Panthers (7-4) head to Alumni Stadium to take on the Boston College Eagles (6-5) in a crucial late-season ACC clash. The Panthers are looking to bounce back after a tough 37-9 loss to Louisville, where a disastrous 27-0 halftime deficit left them playing catch-up. Despite showing some fight in the second half, the early damage proved insurmountable.
On the other hand, Boston College is riding high after a dominant 41-21 victory over North Carolina last weekend. The Eagles came alive with an impressive offensive display, scoring in every quarter, including a 21-point surge in the second. With bowl eligibility and conference momentum on the line, both teams are set for a high-stakes showdown.
Pittsburgh vs. Boston College Betting Preview
All Pittsburgh vs. Boston College odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook and are correct as of Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. The CFN spread comes from College Football Network’s Football Playoff Meter.
- CFN FPM Spread
Boston College -6.5 - Spread
Boston College -3.5 - Moneyline
Boston College -170, Pittsburgh +142 - Over/Under
51 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.
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. Ultimately both lines reached back to where they once were on Saturday, with Boston College landing at -3.5 and the total sitting at 51 hours before kick.
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 locked in, Saturday’s showdown between Pittsburgh and Boston College is all about pride, positioning, and finishing the season on a strong note. The Pop-Tarts Bowl may no longer be in play, but there’s still plenty at stake.
Pat Narduzzi’s Panthers started the season with promise, racking up seven wins before hitting a brutal four-game skid against tough opponents like Louisville and Clemson. Last weekend, Pitt’s offense faltered, managing just 265 total yards, three interceptions, and a 4-for-12 performance on third downs in a lopsided 37-9 loss to Louisville.
It marked their fourth straight defeat and continued a troubling trend—Pitt hasn’t scored more than 21 points in three consecutive games.
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Boston College, by contrast, comes in with momentum. The Eagles steamrolled North Carolina last weekend, racking up 420 yards of offense—228 of them on the ground—while forcing three defensive turnovers.
Though the Eagles are just 2-2 in their last four games, their offense has been consistent, putting up 27+ points in each outing. As favorites, BC has been perfect this season (3-0) and unbeaten at home in those matchups, with an average winning margin of 4.6 points.
Extending that streak further, Boston College has now won eight straight games as the favorite, while Pittsburgh has dropped seven of its last eight November contests. With Pitt’s struggles mounting, the Eagles are well-positioned to cap their season with another strong performance.
Prediction: Boston College 27, Pittsburgh 17
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