Boston College Eagles vs. Duke Blue Devils

Quick read:

This isn't a chess match; it's two guys getting into a bar fight where the bouncer has taken a nap. We're taking the Over 48.5 because both programs seem to have mistaken 'discipline' for 'paralysis' in their defensive schemes, leaving plenty of real estate for the offensive lines to wander through like tourists in a museum they don't have to pay for.

Boston College’s tight end Kaelan Chudzinski is confirmed available, which is music to the ears of anyone who wants to see the Eagles' passing attack actually function like a vehicle with working brakes rather than a cart with one good wheel. On the other side, Duke is dealing with injury report noise that usually translates to 'quality control issues' in the secondary, creating the kind of soft pockets where a decent quarterback can just throw a dart and hope it sticks.

The only thing stopping this from being a blowout is if both teams decide to punt four times each and turn it into a field goal exhibition. If the line moves past 50, step back and admire the scenery; at 48.5, you're getting a discount on a game that looks like it’s going to be played in slow motion by both defense and offense.