The Pinstripe Bowl will feature the Nebraska Cornhuskers squaring off against the Boston College Eagles on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

The Cornhuskers are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3.5), versus the Eagles. The over/under for this matchup is 47 points.

Keep reading to check out our preview for this this game between the Cornhuskers and the Eagles, and discover all of our predictions here, too!

Nebraska vs. Boston College betting lines

• Spread favorite: Cornhuskers (-3.5)
• Moneyline: Cornhuskers (-173), Eagles (+144)
• Total: 47 points
• TV Channel: ABC
• Live Stream: Fubo

Nebraska vs. Boston College betting info and stats

Nebraska has seven wins against the spread so far this season (7-4-1). Nebraska has an ATS record of 5-2 this season when the favorite by 3.5 points or more. Nebraska has been favored on the moneyline eight times this season, and sports a 6-2 record in those games. Boston College is 8-4-0 against the spread in 12 opportunities so far this season. When Boston College is an underdog of 3.5 points or more, it has covered the spread four times (4-1 ATS). Boston College’s record is 2-5 when playing as the underdog this year.

Nebraska vs. Boston College recent stats and trends

Nebraska Cornhuskers

• Nebraska is 1-1-1 against the spread over its last three games, and has a 1-2 straight-up record in those contests.
• In one of those three games, the final combined score went over the set total.
• The past three Nebraska games averaged 2.8 fewer points (44.2) than this matchup’s over/under.

Boston College Eagles

• Boston College is a perfect 3-0 against the spread over its past three games, and has a 1-2 straight-up record in those matchups.
• The final combined score of the last three Boston College games has gone over the set total every time.
• Boston College’s last three outings have ended with an average of 51.7 points scored. That’s 4.7 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Nebraska vs. Boston College key players

Nebraska Cornhuskers

• Dylan Raiola has 2,582 passing yards for Nebraska, completing 66.3% of his passes and collecting 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this season.
• Dante Dowdell has carried the ball 143 times for a team-high 614 yards on the ground and has found the end zone 12 times.
• Emmett Johnson has piled up 523 yards on 102 attempts, scoring one time. He’s grabbed 34 passes for 249 yards (20.8 per game) and one touchdown, as well.
• Jahmal Banks has hauled in 40 catches for 508 yards (42.3 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
• Isaiah Neyor has put up a 455-yard season so far with five touchdowns, hauling in 34 passes on 66 targets.
• Jacory Barney Jr.’s 52 catches are good enough for 431 yards.
• Ty Robinson paces the team with 5.0 sacks, and also has 9.0 TFL and 26 tackles.
• Isaac Gifford is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s collected 62 tackles and 3.0 TFL.
• Malcolm Hartzog has picked off a team-high four passes. He also has 36 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and five passes defended to his name.

Boston College Eagles

• Thomas Castellanos has racked up 1,366 yards (151.8 ypg) while completing 61.5% of his passes and tossing 18 touchdown passes with five interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 194 yards with one touchdown.
• Kye Robichaux has rushed for 725 yards on 165 carries so far this year while scoring 10 times on the ground.
• Treshaun Ward has run for 406 yards across 77 attempts, scoring two touchdowns. He’s chipped in with 15 catches for 268 yards and four touchdowns.
• Lewis Bond’s 590 receiving yards (49.2 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 60 catches on 87 targets with three touchdowns.
• Reed Harris has 15 receptions (on 36 targets) for a total of 461 yards (38.4 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
• Kamari Morales’ 32 targets have resulted in 26 grabs for 311 yards and six touchdowns.
• Donovan Ezeiruaku, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has racked up 15.5 sacks, 15.0 TFL and 73 tackles.
• Carter Davis has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 42 tackles and three passes defended to his name.