N.C. State Opens As Two Point Favorites Over Boston College

by A.J Black on Nov 6, 2011 6:38 PM EST in Boston College Football

The early line on the Boston College vs. N.C. State line is out and have to say I'm a little surprised. After the debacle we all witnessed on Thursday, and with N.C. State's shocking 13-0 shutout of the UNC Tar Heels, I expected at least a touchdown advantage for the Wolf Pack. But I was shocked that when the odds were released it was actually at -2.

Really? I guess Vegas is counting on Tom O'Brien coming to the Heights and continuing his tradition of tanking at the Heights. O'Brien is 0-2 against BC, including a 52-20 drubbing at the hands of Dave Shinskie, Montel Harris and Frank Spaziani. Yes, a Spaziani led team scored 52 points. Let that one simmer for a bit.

N.C. State is a bad football team, but are they honestly playing as poorly as BC to justify such a close spread? The Wolfpack's run defense isn't all that bad (much better than Maryland), and they average more than a touchdown a game than Boston College (25.7-18.4).

I don't know, call me jaded or just burnt out from this team, but it just seems like easy money to bet on N.C. State for this game. NC State can put up solid points, and they can stop our one weapon (Rolandan Finch). But then again watch, I bet against BC and Chase Rettig throws for like 300 yards and 4 touchdowns, with O'Brien "TOB'ing" all over the sideline.

What would you do with this spread?

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No one would ever call you a homer

NC State is a bad football team, but are they honestly playing as poorly as BC to justify such a close spread?

I don’t know, call me jaded or just burnt out from this team, but it just seems like easy money to bet on NC State for this game.

WoW!!! I guess I would not even call you a fan of BC football.

by #)&!*$&( on Nov 6, 2011 7:09 PM EST reply actions

Don't question my fandom

I spend hours every day on this team. I am just realistic given what I have seen. Believe me, I would love to see them prove me wrong.

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by A.J Black on Nov 6, 2011 7:19 PM EST up reply actions

Over / under on the number of shots of TOB TOB-ing on the sidelines? Setting the line at 5.

#notoriousTOB

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by Brian Favat on Nov 6, 2011 7:39 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Over

by D-Murph on Nov 6, 2011 9:52 PM EST up reply actions

Please don't do that again

Not what I was expecting when I loaded up BCI.

by hoyaeagle on Nov 6, 2011 7:54 PM EST reply actions

I think it's a toss up.

If this game were following the MD game and not the FSU game, then you might agree with the odds.

by bblaqus on Nov 6, 2011 7:55 PM EST reply actions

In a balanced offensive attack...

BC can present problems for NC. If we’re going to run Finch to death or any other back, then I can stop them too. Balance. Balance. Balance. And please BC, throw the long ball or to a tightend in the seam if for no other reason than to keep the backers honest. Even if you don’t complete a pass this keeps them on their heels and provides room for running.

by bblaqus on Nov 6, 2011 8:03 PM EST reply actions

Spaz's gameplan: Run, Run, Run, Punt, Pass, Run, Run, Punt, etc.

The Great BC o-line

by EagleAboveTheRim on Nov 6, 2011 8:18 PM EST reply actions

I initially thought that Spaz might use the Thursday night game to his advantage by getting more time to prepare for NC St, but then I remembered that it’s Spaz…odds that he even watched the NC St-UNC game on Saturday?

by D-Murph on Nov 6, 2011 9:54 PM EST reply actions