Wasabi Fenway Bowl: SMU vs. Boston College odds, picks and predictions
The SMU Mustangs (11-2) face off against the Boston College Eagles (6-6) on Thursday morning in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl. Kickoff from Fenway Park in Boston is scheduled for 11 a.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the SMU vs. Boston College odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
SMU ended its season on a 9-game winning streak after taking down the Tulane Green Wave 26-14 in the Dec. 2 American Athletic Championship and covering as a 2.5-point road underdog. QB Kevin Jennings went 19 of 33 for 203 yards with a TD and 2 INTs. WR RJ Maryland led the team with 5 receptions for 56 yards. RB Jaylan Knighton carried the ball 15 times for 75 yards while Jennings added 15 carries for 63 yards.
Boston College ended its season on a 3-game skid after falling 45-20 at home against the Miami Hurricanes on Nov. 24 and failing to cover as a 13.5-point underdog. QB Thomas Castellanos went 15 of 25 for 151 with a TD and 2 INTs. He also led the Eagles with 19 carries for 130 yards and a TD. WR Lewis Bond had 6 receptions for 46 yards and a TD.
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SMU vs. Boston College odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 8:26 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): SMU -375 (bet $375 to win $100) | Boston College +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
- Against the spread (ATS): SMU -10 (-110) | Boston College +10 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 48 (O: -110 | U: -110)
SMU vs. Boston College picks and predictions
Prediction
SMU 37, Boston College 20
Moneyline
PASS.
At -375, there is no value in betting on the 11-2 Mustangs.
Against the spread
BET SMU -10 (-110).
Jennings presents a tough matchup for a Boston College defense. His ability to scramble outside the pocket will open up opportunities for the receivers to get more involved and open the scoring gap. BC lost by more than 10 points in 2 of its last 3 games and has not scored more than 22 points in 5 straight games while SMU has held its opponents to 14 points in its last 2 games.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 48 (-110).
SMU has scored at least 31 points in 8 of its last 9 games and scoring more than 50 points 3 times in that span. Combined with the Eagles' defensive struggles, SMU will be able to carry a majority of the point-scoring load for the Over to hit. Between both QBs ability to move outside the pocket, expect a multitude of points on Thursday.
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