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Game time: September 21, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA) — Chestnut Hill, MA

Article updated Sep 19, 6:05 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Michigan State Spartans will face off against the Boston College Eagles in a non-conference matchup at Alumni Stadium. The Spartans are coming off a dominant 40-0 win

Game outlook

The Michigan State Spartans will face off against the Boston College Eagles in a non-conference matchup at Alumni Stadium. The Spartans are coming off a dominant 40-0 win over Prairie View A&M, while the Eagles are looking to bounce back from a close 27-21 loss to #6 Missouri. Boston College holds a betting favorite status of -6.5 with the line remaining steady. The game is set to kick off at 4:30 P.M. Eastern Time.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Spartans +210 | Eagles -250

Spread: Spartans +6.5 (-110) | Eagles -6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 45 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston College will win straight-up is 71%.

Michigan St. Spartans

The Michigan State Spartans secured their third consecutive victory in a 40-0 shutout against Prairie View A&M Panthers. Quarterback Aidan Chiles performed well with a touchdown pass and rushing touchdown, while setting the tone with 173 passing yards. The Spartans' defense was dominant, holding the Panthers to only 140 total yards and scoring on a 100-yard interception return by Charles Brantley. Coach Jonathan Smith praised the team's offensive performance, particularly on third downs. However, the team has suffered significant injuries, with starting guard Gavin Broscious likely out for the season and wide receiver Alante Brown not expected to return until November. Despite these setbacks, Michigan State is ranked 101 in offense, 59 in defense, and holds a 3-0 record for the season.

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Boston College Eagles Analysis

The #6 Tigers defeated the #24 Boston College Eagles 27-21 in a hard-fought battle. Boston College scored first but ultimately could not hold off the Tigers' rally. Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz praised his team's response to the challenge. Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos had an impressive game with 249 yards and three touchdowns but also threw two interceptions. The Eagles' offense has been strong this season, scoring 21 points or more in each of their first three games. Key injuries for Boston College include QB Grayson James being questionable for the next game and running back Alex Broome out for the season with a torn ACL. Boston College Eagles have a power ranking of 75 and are ranked #24 for offense and #10 for defense, with a record of 1-1 overall. Against Boston College, Michigan State has gone 1-1 in their last three matchups.

Boston College Favored to Defeat Michigan State at Home

Boston College currently holds a 4-1-1 record against the Spartans in the all-time series, with their last victory coming in the Champs Sports Bowl. In their most recent game played at home, BC dominated the Duquesne Dukes with a 56-0 win in Week 2, marking their fourth consecutive ATS win extending from the previous season. On the other hand, Michigan State struggled with a losing ATS record in 2023, especially on the road where they only managed to win twice out of five games. The Spartans have faced challenges in scoring during road games, failing to surpass 27 points in six consecutive matches and being held to 16 points or less on three occasions last year. Based on these statistics and trends, it is highly likely that Boston College will secure a victory at home this weekend. Therefore, it is recommended to take the Eagles with the points in this matchup.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Michigan St. Spartans+198 → +170Moved
  • Moneyline · Boston College Eagles-243 → -200Moved
  • Spread · Michigan St. Spartans+6.5 (-110) → +4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Boston College Eagles-6.5 (-110) → -4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over46 (-110) → 45.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under46 (-110) → 45.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Michigan St. Spartans
2-0 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Boston College Eagles
1-1 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-09-19T22:05:25.197Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Michigan State Spartans secured their third consecutive victory in a 40-0 shutout against Prairie View A&M Panthers. Quarterback Aidan Chiles performed well with a touchdown pass and rushing touchdown, while setting the tone with 173 passing yards. The Spartans' defense was dominant, holding the Panthers to only 140 total yards and scoring on a 100-yard interception return by Charles Brantley. Coach Jonathan Smith praised the team's offensive performance, particularly on third downs. However, the team has suffered significant injuries, with starting guard Gavin Broscious likely out for the season and wide receiver Alante Brown not expected to return until November. Despite these setbacks, Michigan State is ranked 101 in offense, 59 in defense, and holds a 3-0 record for the season.

The #6 Tigers defeated the #24 Boston College Eagles 27-21 in a hard-fought battle. Boston College scored first but ultimately could not hold off the Tigers' rally. Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz praised his team's response to the challenge. Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos had an impressive game with 249 yards and three touchdowns but also threw two interceptions. The Eagles' offense has been strong this season, scoring 21 points or more in each of their first three games. Key injuries for Boston College include QB Grayson James being questionable for the next game and running back Alex Broome out for the season with a torn ACL. Boston College Eagles have a power ranking of 75 and are ranked #24 for offense and #10 for defense, with a record of 1-1 overall. Against Boston College, Michigan State has gone 1-1 in their last three matchups.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Boston College Eagles defeated Michigan St. Spartans 23-19

Boston College Eagles defeated Michigan St. Spartans 23-19 on September 21, 2024, a 4-point decision in the series. Boston College Eagles' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 10-3. Against SportsJaw's recorded Michigan St. Spartans +4.5 (-110) spread, Michigan St. Spartans covered, while the 42 combined points finished under the recorded total of 45.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • BadmanSpread · Michigan St. Spartans +6.75 (-110)Win
  • JtgarciaSpread · Boston College Eagles -6.5 (-110)Loss
  • DoclocksSpread · Michigan St. Spartans +6.5 (-110)Win