Connecticut Huskies vs Boston College Eagles Prediction, 10/18/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Connecticut Huskies vs Boston College Eagles

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Location: Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, MA

TV: ACC Network

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (-1.5)

Total/Over-Under: 57.5

The Boston College Eagles (1-5) host the Connecticut Huskies (4-2) at Alumni Stadium on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Connecticut is 1.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 57.5.

The Connecticut Huskies step onto the field holding a record of 4-2 this season. The last time they took the field, the Huskies took the field against the FIU Panthers and went home with a win by a final score of 51-10. When it came to stopping the run, the Huskies conceded 130 yds on 36 attempts, which is 3.6 yds per rush allowed. Connecticut gave up 22 completions on 36 attempts for 174 yards, and a completion rate of 61.1%. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 67 plays which converted into 527 yds. The Connecticut Huskies ran the ball a total of 33 times and accounted for 150 yds, which earned them an average of 4.5 yards per tote.

When talking about putting points on the board, the Connecticut Huskies have an average of 37.0 points per outing. As a team they have an average of 183.5 yards on the ground which ranks them 44th in college football. The Huskies have attained 2,822 total yards for the season. With reference to getting in the endzone, Connecticut has compiled 13 touchdowns via the pass and 14 rushing touchdowns. Connecticut has a total of 131 first downs offensively, and they have committed 27 infractions for 245 yards. They have surrendered the football 1 times.

The Huskies rank 59th in college football regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 22.7 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.1 yards per rush and 155.0 rushing yards per game for the season. Overall, they have given up 930 rushing yards through 6 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Huskies have given up 1,337 yards which has them ranked 68th in the country. They have surrendered 222.8 yards per outing via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 61.2%. Over the course of this season, they have yielded 377.8 yards per outing which puts them 82nd in the nation. They have yielded 6 touchdowns through the air as well as 10 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Eagles head into this game 1-5 this year. In their last game, the Eagles took a loss by a score of 41-10 when they played the Clemson Tigers. The Eagles finished the game with 221 yds and they ran 61 plays (3.6 yds per play). Boston College ran the football for 2.7 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 85 yards on 32 carries. Boston College gave up 43 attempts on the ground for 226 yards (5.3 yards per rush). The Eagles pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 69.7%, relinquishing 278 yds on 23 out of 33 through the air.

When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Eagles rank 75th in college football holding an average of 27.8 points per contest. The Boston College Eagles average 368.8 yards per game, which has them ranked 82nd in D-1. The Boston College offense has compiled 310 yds of penalties on 37 violations, which has them ranked 72nd in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away 5 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 6 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 116 first downs. For the season to this point, the Eagles have compiled 1,703 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 283.8 passing yards per outing, which ranks 23rd in D-1. They have an average of 85.0 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 510 yards for the year.

Boston College has given up a total of 894 yards via the ground game (149.0 yards/game) in addition to 11 touchdowns rushing so far this season. They have allowed the opposition 12 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 238.7 yards per game, which has them ranked 95th in D-1. Overall, they have relinquished 199 pts. They have 2 fumbles recovered and 4 picks so far this season. The Eagles defense has been on the field for 424 plays, which is 100th in Division 1. The Eagles are giving up 33.2 PPG, which has them sitting 126th in Division 1.

Who will win tonight's Huskies/Eagles college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Eagles -1.5

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