Syracuse Orange vs Boston College Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Orange and Eagles. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on CW, and it’s hosted by the Eagles at Silvio Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, MA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Boston College is favored by -1.5 vs. Syracuse in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.
SYRACUSE ORANGE VS BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston College Eagles -1.5
This game will be played at Silvio Conte Forum at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.
WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Eagles.
- Not only will Boston College pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Do the Orange Have a Shot at a Win at Chestnut Hill?
Syracuse improved to 7-8 on the season with a 62-55 win over Georgia Tech on Tuesday. The Orange were slight favorites at -1 and covered the spread with the victory.
Leading 25-24 at halftime, Syracuse scored 37 points in the 2nd half while holding Georgia Tech to 31. The game’s total points of 117 fell well short of the 153.5 O/U line.
Syracuse struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 41.3% from the field and 20% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of their 20 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they managed to score 62 points.
J.J. Starling led the way with 21 points, shooting 56.2% overall. Lance Terry added 18 points, connecting on 3 of 8 threes. Naithan George contributed 13 points and 5 assists, but hit just 1 of 7 from deep.
Syracuse’s defense held strong in their last game, giving up just 55 points. They allowed the opposing team to shoot 41% from the field, with 22 of those baskets coming from two-point range, where the opponent shot 51%.
From beyond the arc, Syracuse limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 20 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. The Orange also sent the other team to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 6 free throws, shooting 66%.
Can Boston College Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
Boston College Eagles Recent Game/Games
Boston College fell to 9-6 on the season after an 85-64 road loss to Georgia Tech on Saturday. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, the Eagles failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 44-31 at halftime, BC allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The total points for the game were 149, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.
Boston College put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.5%, and they connected on 60% of their free throws, going 9-for-15 from the line.
Lance Terry and Javian McCollum each scored 20 points, with McCollum shooting 66.7% overall. Chad Venning added 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Duncan Powell hit 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 11 points and 5 boards.
Boston College’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 58% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made field goals on 53 attempts.
Inside the arc, the Eagles gave up 23 two-pointers on 36 attempts, a 63% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 8 threes on 17 attempts, a 47% clip. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 27 times, making 15 of those shots.