Boston College vs. Georgia Tech Recap: BC Runs for 399 and Covers

Boston College beat Georgia Tech 49-27, running for 399 yards on 47 carries. Georgia Tech led 10-0 after the first quarter and 13-12 at halftime, then Boston College scored 37 of the final 51 points, including a 47-yard interception return by C. Comella. Four DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game, two of them on Georgia Tech's offense even in a lopsided loss.

What cashed

ALT: Boston College +16.5 (-390 FanDuel / -394 DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Boston College had covered +16.5 in 8 of its last 10, and Georgia Tech had not won by 17 or more in 9 of its last 10. The main line was BC +6. - What happened: Boston College won outright by 22, so the alt covered by 38.5. - Worth watching: Big alt spreads on underdogs come with a heavy price, so they are best used as anchors rather than stacked together.

ALT: Georgia Tech over 21.5 points (-310 DraftKings / -330 FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Georgia Tech had scored 22 or more in five straight games and in 6 of its last 8 at home. - What happened: Georgia Tech scored 27. It sat at 20 after a Justice Haynes 15-yard run early in the fourth, and Grady Adamson's 30-yard touchdown pass to Dalen Penson with 5:04 left put it over. - Worth watching: A team total can cash in a blowout loss. Georgia Tech kept attacking through the air late, which helps an over on its points.

Mason McKenzie 1+ passing TDs (-310 FanDuel / -333 DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: McKenzie had thrown a touchdown in 6 of his last 7 games and in each of his last 3 road games. - What happened: His only touchdown pass came early in the second quarter, a 25-yard throw to Nedrick Boldin Jr. at 14:49. He threw just 17 times for 101 yards. - Worth watching: McKenzie did most of his damage on the ground: 16 carries, 170 yards, 2 touchdowns. If Boston College keeps running like this, his rushing yards line may be the better way to play him.

Dalen Penson 50+ receiving yards (+100 FanDuel / +109 DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Penson had cleared 50 in 5 of his 6 games, averaging 56.7, and we liked the plus-money price. - What happened: 5 catches for 88 yards, 38.5 over the line, with a 46-yard long and the 30-yard touchdown late. - Worth watching: He was Georgia Tech's top receiver by yardage. At even money or better, this line is worth checking again.

How the game played out

Bo MacCormack III ran 20 times for 155 yards and three touchdowns, and Boston College did not turn the ball over. Georgia Tech used two quarterbacks: Alberto Mendoza threw for 186 yards on 17 of 24 with two interceptions, and Adamson added 73 yards on 7 of 9.

Trends to watch

• Boston College ran 47 times and threw 17. That split points to rushing overs for McKenzie and MacCormack, not passing overs.
• Jordan Allen added 4 catches for 85 yards for Georgia Tech, a second receiver to watch.
• Georgia Tech went 2 of 11 on third down and turned it over twice after building a 10-0 lead.

Stats are from the ESPN box score. For more, see player props and American odds, or check the college football board.