Boston College Eagles vs Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/24

The Eagles and Hokies are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ACCN. The Hokies will host the game at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. The over/under for this Atlantic Coast conference contest is set at 148.5 points, with the Hokies being the favored team playing at home against the Eagles.

BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies -5.5

This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 23rd.

WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Hokies.
• Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for the Eagles?

Through 18 games, Boston College has an 11-7 record, including a 2-5 mark in the Atlantic Coast Conference. As the underdog, the Eagles are 3-5 this season, and they come into this game with a two-game road losing streak.

On the road, Boston College is 3-3 this season, and its average scoring margin is -0.5 points per game. Over the team’s last 10 road games, it has gone 5-5.

As the underdog this season, Boston College has gone 3-4-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Eagles are 4-5-1 vs. the spread. On the road, BC has an ATS mark of 2-3-1 this year and they are 4-5-1 vs. the spread on the road over their last 10 games.

So far this season, the over/under record for Boston College games is 11-6-1. The average scoring total in their games is 150.3 points, which is higher than the average over/under line of 144.3. Today’s over/under line is 148.5. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 143 points.

In their most recent game, the Boston College offense put up just 66 points vs. the North Carolina Tar Heels. Overall, they are now averaging 77.3 points per game which is 114th in the country. Quinten Post is leading the team in scoring at 17.1 points per contest. Claudell Harris Jr. has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 14.4 going into the game.

On defense, Boston College is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 73.0 points per game. In their previous game vs. North Carolina, the Tar Heels finished with a field goal percentage of 34% and a total of 76 points vs. Boston College.

Does Virginia Tech Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Entering this game, Virginia Tech is 11-7 overall and 3-4 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. The Hokies have been better at home this season, going 10-2 compared to 1-5 on the road. For the year, they have an average scoring margin of +12.3 points per game at home.

Virginia Tech is favored by 5.5 points in this game, and they have gone 8-3 this season as the favorite. In their most recent game, the Hokies beat North Carolina State 84-78. Over their last 10 home games, they have gone 8-2.

Virginia Tech’s ATS record this season is currently 8-9-1. At home, the Hokies have gone 7-4-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Virginia Tech is just 4-5-1.

Today’s over/under line of 148.5 for the Virginia Tech game is higher than the average over/under line for their games this year (143). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 142 points.

The Virginia Tech offense is coming off a game where they scored 84 points against North Carolina State. They posted a field goal percentage of 53.1% and connected on 9 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Sean Pedulla, who is averaging 16.1 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Lynn Kidd also maintains a PPG average of 14 heading into game.

So far, the Hokies’ defense is ranked 90th in the country at 68.1 points per contest. The Virginia Tech defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 78 points and allowed North Carolina State to connect on 6 threes.