The Syracuse Orange (14-6, 5-2 ACC) will be at Silvio O. Conte Forum to clash with the Boston College Eagles (11-7, 2-4 ACC) in an ACC matchup. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Syracuse Orange at Boston College Eagles Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Eagles were victorious over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 65-61, while the Orange were blown out by the 10th-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies, 78-56.
Boston College’s 9.2 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Wake Forest, who had a rate of 21.4. The Eagles’ mark was better than their season average of 15.5, while the Demon Deacons’ was above their season average of 16.1. Syracuse, meanwhile, forced Virginia Tech into a turnover percentage of 18.6 (above their season average of 15.3). Boston College’s Nik Popovic had a good outing, contributing 21 points and 11 rebounds. Syracuse rallied around Oshae Brissett, who had 16 points and seven rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent contest, the Eagles won 85-70. Boston College had a much better turnover percentage (13.4 vs. 19.7). Syracuse, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.5 vs. 29.0). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The offense of Boston College (148th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 106.2) will battle against the stingy defense of Syracuse (38th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 94.3). The Orange figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Syracuse at Boston College Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Syracuse, ATS Winner – Boston College, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Syracuse averages 24.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 92nd in the country. Boston College ranks 252nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).
- The Orange rank 18th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Eagles rank 105th (3.3).
- Syracuse averages 12.9 assists per game, which ranks 154th in the country. Boston College ranks 188th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
- The Orange rank 108th in rebounds per game (36.6) while the Eagles rank 239th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
- Syracuse ranks 35th in steals per game (8.0) while Boston College ranks 163rd (5.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Orange have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (8.0 above their season average).
- The Eagles have been outscored by an average of 6.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Boston College has defeated opponents by an average of 1.9 points.
