Boston College Eagles vs North Carolina Tar Heels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25
Looking to win big? The Eagles and Tar Heels face off at 2:15 ET on CW. The Tar Heels are hosting the game at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and North Carolina is favored by -18.5 to win at home against Boston College.
BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston College Eagles +18.5
This game will be played at Dean E. Smith Center at 2:15 ET on Saturday, January 25th.
WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Tar Heels.
- Even though we have North Carolina winning straight-up, we like Boston College at +18.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will Boston College Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Boston College Eagles Recent Game/Games
The Eagles dropped to 9-10 on the season after a 74-56 loss to Virginia on Tuesday. Boston College, who entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread.
Boston College trailed 41-23 at halftime but played Virginia evenly in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 33 points. The game’s total points of 130 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 124.5.
Boston College managed just 56 points in their last game, hitting 46.8% of their field goals and 26.7% from beyond the arc, connecting on 4 of 15 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.1%, with a strong showing inside, shooting 56.2% on two-pointers.
At the free-throw line, the Eagles were 8 for 10, and they grabbed only 4 offensive rebounds. Andrew Rohde led the team with 6 assists, while Isaac McKneely and Fred Payne each scored 21 points, with McKneely hitting 6 threes at a 66.7% rate.
Boston College’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 26 made field goals on 50 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Boston College gave up 11 threes on 20 attempts, a 55% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws.
Will the Tar Heels Make it Happen at Home?
North Carolina’s season record dropped to 12-8 after a narrow 67-66 loss to Wake Forest on Tuesday. The Tar Heels were +1 point underdogs going into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.
UNC led 31-29 at halftime but were outscored 38-35 in the second half. This was an away game for the Tar Heels, and they’ll be looking to bounce back in their next matchup.
North Carolina’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 25% of their threes (8/32) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 46.2%. Overall, they shot 40% from the field, with a 54.5% mark on two-point attempts. The Tar Heels managed to score 66 points, with RJ Davis leading the way with 21 points and 3 made threes, shooting 33.3% from deep.
Elliot Cadeau contributed 14 points and 13 assists, connecting on 2 of 4 three-point attempts and shooting 50% overall. Tre’Von Spillers also shot 50% from three, hitting 1 of 2 attempts and finishing with 12 points on 5 of 7 shooting. Hunter Sallis struggled from three, missing all 6 of his attempts, but still added 14 points and 9 rebounds.
North Carolina’s defense held their opponent to 67 points on 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, giving up a 50% shooting percentage inside the arc.
From three-point range, the Tar Heels limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 15 attempts, a 13% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts for 77%.