Louisville vs Boston College Week 9 Predictions | College Football Picks Today, Best Bets

The Louisville Cardinals hit the road for an ACC showdown with the Boston College Eagles. Both teams enter this matchup 4-3, looking to finish the back half of the season strong. Considering both teams found themselves in the AP Top 25 at some point this season, this battle could be a dogfight.

Louisville vs Boston College 

• Location: Alumni Stadium (Chestnut, Massachusetts) | Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Where to Watch: ESPN
• Spread: Louisville -7.5, Moneyline: Louisville -285, Total: 53.5

Louisville vs Boston College Best Bet: Boston College +7.5

The Cardinals’ offense has shown spurts this season, and they look like they can go head-to-head with anybody. Just a week after a shootout loss against Miami, Louisville looks to prove their offense is the real deal. However, Boston College’s underrated defense has other plans. As the underdogs in their own house, the Eagles could use the chip on their shoulder to pull off the upset. Nonetheless, even if they can’t pull off the win, they have an excellent chance to keep the game close enough not to lose by eight or more points.

Louisville vs Boston College Best Total Bet: Over 53.5

As mentioned, the Cardinals’ offense has shown the ability to put up points quickly, averaging 36.6 points per game. Conversely, Boston College’s offense averages 26.3 points per game, while they mainly depend on their defense to keep them in ball games. Assuming that this game stays close and Bill O’Brien’s squad can keep pace with Louisville, a final score of 34-27 seems plausible.

Louisville Best Player Bet: Ja’Corey Brooks First Touchdown Scorer +500

Ja’Corey Brooks has not only been one of the best playmakers in the Cardinals’ offense, but the wide receiver has been one of the top players in the country this year. Brooks is up 679 receiving yards and eight touchdowns on the season. Louisville may look to their star wide receiver in a hostile road environment to set the tone and find the endzone early.

Boston College Best Player Bet: Thomas Castellanos Any Time Touchdown +185

Thomas Castellanos has been a threat for the Eagles this season as a mobile quarterback in O’Brien’s offense. The junior only has 161 rushing touchdowns and one touchdown on the ground this year, but last season, the quarterback rushed for over 1,000 yards with 13 touchdowns to add to it. With the Cardinals’ defense likely putting pressure on Castellanos in the pocket, the QB could use his legs at some point in the game to find the endzone.

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