The No. 23 Virginia Tech took their first loss of the season, a 56-45 setback at North Carolina. Their defense should have an easier ride here against a Boston College team that ranks 57th for points scored (25.8 per game) and 61st for total yards (355.5).

The Hokies on the other hand rank 12th for total yards and have accumulated the 3rd most rushing yards in the nation with just under 300 rushing yards per game. Their passing game has not been quite as prolific, but the team is getting healthier after getting hit hard by COVID-19 absentees and QB Hendon Hooker is expected to be back under center from the start in this one.

I think the Hokies will bounce back big time home at Lane Stadium, and the Eagles are in a letdown spot following an overtime upset win at Pittsburgh last week.

Eagles are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Hokies are 18-6 ATS in their last 24 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.

10* play on Virginia Tech.