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#6 Missouri Tigers Set to Take on #24 Boston College Eagles in Highly Anticipated College Football Matchup

This weekend in college football promises an exciting lineup of games, with one of the standout matchups being between the #24 Boston College Eagles and the #6 Missouri Tigers. Both teams are currently undefeated at 2-0 and are aiming to continue their winning streak into week 4. Missouri is favored to win by a considerable margin, with oddsmakers setting the line at Missouri -17 after opening at -15.5. Stay tuned for further analysis and predictions in the breakdown below.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Eagles +555 | Tigers -800
• Spread: Eagles +17 (-110) | Tigers -17 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 54 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Missouri will win straight-up is 89%.

Boston College vs Missouri Stats

Boston College Eagles

The Boston College Eagles have had a strong start to the 2024 season, currently sitting at 2-0 with a notable win over #10 Florida State. Ranked #24 in the AP Poll for the first time since 2018, the Eagles have been led by dual threat QB Thomas Castellanos, who has completed 73% of his passes and thrown for 6 touchdowns in just 26 attempts. The team's ground game has been dominant, with multiple ball carriers contributing to over 300 rushing yards in each of their first two games. Defensively, Boston College has held opponents to low point totals and limited yardage, most notably shutting out Duquesne and forcing two turnovers. With a strong showing on both offense and defense, the Eagles have earned a power ranking of 68 and are currently ranked 81st in offense and 47th in defense. Boston College is off to a promising start this season, with a record of 2-0 both straight up and against the spread.

Missouri Tigers Analysis

The Missouri Tigers have had an impressive start to the season, entering week 3 with a 2-0 record and ranked #6 in the country. Led by senior QB Brady Cook, the Tigers have dominated their first two opponents, with strong performances on both offense and defense. Cook has completed 71.6% of his passes for 456 yards, although he has only thrown for 1 touchdown so far. The Tigers' running backs have also contributed to their success, with senior Nate Noel leading the team with 121 yards and 2 TDs. However, it is their defense that has truly stood out, having shutout both of their opponents and not allowing a single point so far this season. The Tigers are ranked #23 for offense, averaging 51.00 points per game, and #9 for defense, giving up an average of 0.00 points per game. Boston College has had difficulties against Missouri in the past, going 0-1 in their last 3 matchups.

Boston College Looks to Upset Missouri in Saturday Showdown

Boston College and Missouri are set to face off in an anticipated matchup this Saturday. Despite Missouri's strong performance in their first two games, with a combined score of 89-0, it is important to note that they have yet to face a challenging opponent. On the other hand, Boston College has already proven themselves by defeating #10 FSU on the road and dominating their previous matchups. While Missouri may be the favorite due to playing at home, it is worth considering that the oddsmakers may be underestimating Boston College. As such, I am inclined to take the Eagles with a +17 spread in this game. Though Missouri may ultimately emerge victorious, Boston College has shown resilience and a competitive edge that could keep them within 17 points of their opponent.

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