Following two seasons, coach Jeff Haffley has changed the football image of Boston College. In sum, his record hardly differs from the man he replaced, Steve Addazio. Consider that Addazio departed after losing his team’s heart. Upon Addazio’s firing, numerous players tore into him on social media and news outlets. On the whole, it illustrated what a toxic and mediocre era Addazio produced. By contrast, Haffley has impressed everyone with his player relations. Players respond to Haffley and give him their maximum effort on the field. BC has earned respect with the College Football odds community.
2021 Military Bowl Boston College Eagles vs. East Carolina Pirates
| Date and Time: | Monday, December 27, 2021, 2:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MD |
| Boston College vs. East Carolina TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| East Carolina | +3½ (-120) | 51½ (-110) | +142 |  |
| Boston College | -3½ (EV) | 51½ (-110) | -162 | |
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2021 Military Bowl SBG Odds Overview
The Military Bowl was founded in 2008 and is played Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. Previously, the Military Bowl used RFK Stadium in Washington, DC, from 2008 through 2012. In sum, the payout for the Military Bowl is $2 million. The Military Bowl has sports betting tie-ins with the ACC and American Athletic Conference.
Boston College Eagles Team Overview
In their regular-season finale, Boston College was routed by Wake Forest 41-10 as 6-point home dogs. Also, the game went under the total of 64.5. Boston College stands at 6-6 straight up, 6-6 against the spread, and 3-9 over/under. Overall, the Eagles have CFB metrics of 103rd for total offense and 94th for scoring offense. Defensively, BC has NCAAF marks of 35th overall and 34th for points allowed.
East Carolina Pirates Team Overview
Last time out, East Carolina was stomped by Cincinnati 35-13 as 14.5-point home dogs. The Pirates and Bearcats cleared the total of 56. Now, East Carolina is 7-5 straight up, 7-4-1 against the spread, and 4-8 over/under. East Carolina has NCAAF metrics of 38th for total offense and 56th for scoring offense. The Pirates have CFB marks of 80th overall and 67th for points allowed on defense.
Boston College Eagles vs. East Carolina Pirates Against the Spread
- East Carolina has gotten the money in six of their previous eight games
- The Pirates have gone under the total in five of their most recent seven outings East Carolina is 1-4 against the spread vs. the Atlantic Coast Conference
- Boston College has covered only two of their last seven games
- The Eagles have gone under the total in seven of their most recent eight games
- In December, the Eagles are 5-0 over the total
2021 Military Bowl SBG Free Picks
Boston College is the more recognizable brand in this matchup. Squares will wager on the more familiar College Football odds brand. However, Wise Guys will look beyond the surface. First, sharps are annoyed with the popgun Boston College offense. Additionally, they love East Carolina’s strong board value in 2021. Also, the Wise Guys know that the Pirates will get enhanced sugar from the oddsmakers.
East Carolina enters this bowl game in better form. As mentioned earlier, the Pirates have provided reliable profitability in the 2021 campaign. Boston College makes little sense as a favorite that struggles on offense.
Military Bowl SBG Best Bet: East Carolina Pirates.