The Boston College Eagles and the East Carolina Pirates are set to square off on Monday afternoon at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland.
The Eagles are 6-6, are riding a two-game losing streak, and are coming off a 41-10 home loss against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Junior quarterback Phil Jurkovec was just 3-of-11 for 19 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.
The Pirates are 7-5 and are coming off a 35-13 home loss against the Cincinnati Bearcats. Junior quarterback Holton Ahlers finished 19-of-38 for 228 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
Boston College at East Carolina Betting Analysis
On the Boston College Eagles side
Sophomore running back Pat Garwo III has been playing well for the Boston College Eagles this year. So far this season, he has 205 rushing attempts for 1,045 yards (5.1 yards per carry) with seven rushing touchdowns and three receptions for 19 yards (6.3 yards per catch).
In his last game against Wake Forest, Garwo finished with 11 carries for 65 yards (5.9 yards per rushing attempt) and a three-yard reception.
The Boston College Eagles are playing well on the defensive side of the field as they are currently giving up 22.2 points per game.
In their previous game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, Boston College allowed 41 points on 413 total yards of offense (236 passing, 177 rushing). The Demon Deacons finished going 11-of-21 on third down opportunities and converted all three fourth down attempts.
The Eagles need to get their offense on the field as the defense was on the field for 36:13 in this game.
On the East Carolina Pirates side
Freshman running back Keaton Mitchell has been running the ball effectively this season. He has 174 rushing attempts for 1,132 yards (6.5 yards per carry) with nine rushing touchdowns and 22 catches for 253 yards (11.5 yards per reception) with a receiving touchdown.
In his last game against Cincinnati, Mitchell finished with 17 carries for 55 yards (3.2 yards per rushing attempt).
The East Carolina Pirates have been struggling defensively as they allow 26.3 points per game.
In their previous game against the Cincinnati Bearcats, East Carolina gave up 35 points on 444 total yards of offense (301 passing, 143 rushing). The Pirates forced three turnovers (one fumble recovery, two interceptions).
East Carolina needs to focus on their rushing defense as they allowed four yards per carry.
Eagles at Pirates Prediction
The top sportsbooks across the nation list the Boston College Eagles as a three-point favorite on a neutral field.
The Eagles are allowing 32.3 points in their previous three games, while the Pirates are giving up 23.2 points in their last five games.
Ahlers has been throwing the football exceptionally well as he has seven touchdowns and four interceptions in his four games.
Boston College is 2-8 against the spread in their last ten bowl games, so go with the East Carolina Pirates getting a three-point spread in this game.