The Boston College Eagles (12-11, 3-8 ACC) welcome the Miami Hurricanes (11-13, 3-9 ACC) to Silvio O. Conte Forum. The Hurricanes can snap a seven-game road losing streak. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 17, 2019.
Miami Hurricanes at Boston College Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Eagles beat the Pittsburgh Panthers 66-57, while the Hurricanes won a close one over the Clemson Tigers 65-64.
The Hurricanes had a turnover percentage of 10.2 (better than their season average of 15.7) and held the Tigers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.445 (below their season average of 0.527). Meanwhile, Boston College’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Pittsburgh. The Eagles had a rate of 0.192 (below their season average of 0.267), while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.101 (below their season average of 0.304). Ky Bowman had a good outing for Boston College, putting up 14 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Meanwhile, Dejan Vasiljevic was a key piece for Miami with 22 points.
This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent game, the Hurricanes won 79-78. Miami out-rebounded Boston College. The Hurricanes had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. five), defensive rebounds (24 vs. 22) and total rebounds (39 vs. 27). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Miami vs. Boston College Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Boston College, ATS Winner – Boston College, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Miami averages 25.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 63rd in the nation. Boston College ranks 257th in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).
- The Eagles rank 90th in rebounds per game (36.7) while the Hurricanes rank 228th (33.4).
- Boston College averages 12.5 assists per game, which ranks 183rd in the nation. Miami ranks 192nd in assists allowed per game (14.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hurricanes have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Miami has defeated opponents by an average of 2.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 64.2 points per game (4.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (2.8 above their season average).
