Duke Blue Devils vs Boston College Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25
Betting on today’s Blue Devils and Eagles game? Catch the action at Silvio Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, MA, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN. Duke is favored by -22.5 in this Atlantic Coast conference contest against Boston College. The game’s over/under currently sits at 138.5 points.
DUKE BLUE DEVILS VS BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston College Eagles +22.5
This game will be played at Silvio Conte Forum at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.
WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Eagles.
- Not only will Boston College pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +22.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Will the Blue Devils Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Duke improved to 15-2 on the season with an 89-54 win over Miami on Tuesday. The Blue Devils, who were -23 point favorites, covered the spread comfortably. The game’s total points of 143 fell just under the O/U line of 144.5.
Duke jumped out to a 50-26 lead by halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Miami 39-28.
Duke’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 89 points on 54.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.7%, thanks in large part to their 53.1% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 17 of 32 attempts.
Kon Knueppel was a standout performer, knocking down 6 of 8 threes and finishing with 25 points on 9 of 11 shooting overall. Duke also dished out 25 assists, with Cooper Flagg contributing 6 to go along with his 13 points and 7 rebounds.
Even with a strong defensive effort, Duke couldn’t stop their opponent from scoring 54 points. The Blue Devils allowed a 54% shooting performance, with 34 made field goals on 62 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Duke’s defense gave up 17 threes on 32 attempts, a 53% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the line 7 times, where they hit 4 free throws.
Can the Boston College Offense Score Enough at Home?
Boston College Eagles Recent Game/Games
Boston College fell to 9-8 on the season after a 78-60 road loss to Notre Dame on Monday, January 13th. Entering the game as +11 point underdogs, the Eagles not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
BC trailed 36-33 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 138 fell just under the O/U line of 139.5.
Boston College put up 60 points in their last game, shooting 46.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.4%, thanks in large part to hitting 52.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 19 attempts. They were perfect from the free-throw line, going 6 for 6.
Tae Davis led the way with 26 points, shooting 64.3% from the field. Donald Hand Jr. added 17 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes for a 71.4% shooting percentage from deep. Markus Burton contributed 20 points, though he struggled from three, making just 1 of 5 attempts.
Boston College’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 23 of 40 shots.
From beyond the arc, Boston College held their opponent to 20% shooting, as they made just 3 of 15 three-point attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 85%. Boston College also allowed 17 offensive rebounds.