Boston College Eagles vs Clemson Tigers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/13

The Boston College Eagles are set to play the Clemson Tigers on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. This game will take place at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC. The Eagles come in as the underdog with a spread of +16.5, while the Tigers are favored with a spread of -16.5.

Clemson holds the #22 spot in the AP rankings and has a strong record of 14-3 this season. They are undefeated at home with an 8-0 record. Boston College, on the other hand, has a 7-9 record and has struggled on the road with a 1-4 record. The game will be broadcast on ACCN.

Boston College Eagles vs Clemson Tigers Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Boston College Eagles vs Clemson Tigers
  • Venue: Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson SC
  • Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Clemson -16.5 (-112), Boston College +16.5 (-111)

Boston College Eagles Team Preview

The Boston College Eagles have had a tough time on the road this season. They hold a 1-4 record away from home. Their last road game ended in a 75-62 loss to the Louisville Cardinals.

Fred Payne has been a standout player for the Eagles. In the recent game against Louisville, Payne scored 22 points and shot 60% from the field. He also contributed with 5 rebounds and 4 assists.

The Eagles are struggling with their shooting this season. They rank 392nd in field goal percentage at 39.7%. Their three-point shooting is also low, with a 29.1% success rate, placing them 416th in the rankings.

Clemson Tigers Team Preview

The Clemson Tigers are on a strong run this season. They have a 14-3 record overall and remain undefeated at home with an 8-0 record. In their last three games, they won against Notre Dame, SMU, and Pittsburgh, showing their ability to perform both at home and away.

Offensively, the Tigers average 77.8 points per game. Their field goal percentage stands at 46.0%, while they make 8.1 three-pointers per game. They also average 16.5 free throws per game, with a free throw percentage of 73.3%. These numbers highlight their balanced scoring approach.

On the defensive side, Clemson struggles with steals and blocks, with only 6.3 steals and 2.4 blocks per game. However, they manage to keep their turnovers low at 8.6 per game. The team’s performance in recent games shows they can handle pressure well, even with these defensive challenges.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Clemson is favored by 16.5 points. Clemson scores 77.8 points per game, while Boston College averages 69.0 points. With Clemson’s stronger offense and Boston College’s lower field goal percentage, Clemson is likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Clemson 80, Boston College 63.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 134.5. Combining both teams’ average points per game gives a total of 146.8. Given Clemson’s efficient scoring and Boston College’s defensive struggles, the game should go over the total. The projected total score is 143.