It will be a battle between ACC opponents when the Syracuse Orange (16-7, 7-3 ACC) welcome the Boston College Eagles (11-10, 2-7 ACC) to the Carrier Dome. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Boston College Eagles vs. Syracuse Orange ATS Prediction
In the Eagles’ last contest, they were dismantled by the No. 2 Duke Blue Devils, 80-55. Duke’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Boston College. The Blue Devils had a rate of 8.6 (better than their season average of 14.5), while the Eagles posted a mark of 18.7 (above their season average of 15.2). Ky Bowman put together a solid outing for Boston College, putting up 11 points, six rebounds and six assists.
The Orange were blown out by the No. 22 Florida State Seminoles in their last outing, 80-62. Florida State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Syracuse. The Seminoles had a rate of 0.645 (above their season average of 0.510), while the Orange posted a mark of 0.461. Syracuse’s Oshae Brissett put up 16 points and 12 rebounds in the contest.
Syracuse appears to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Orange currently rank 51st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.473), while Boston College is 221st in effective field goal percentage (0.502).
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. Tyus Battle scored a game-high 31 points in the first matchup, in which the Orange beat the Eagles 77-71. He also had six assists. The Orange had a better turnover percentage (17.0 vs. 20.3) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.663 vs. 0.567).
Boston College Eagles vs. Syracuse Orange ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Syracuse ranks 32nd in steals per game (7.9) while Boston College ranks 181st (5.3).
The Orange average 24.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 96th in the country. The Eagles rank 244th in three pointers allowed per game (25.5).
Syracuse ranks 17th in blocks per game (5.0) while Boston College ranks 132nd (3.0).
The Eagles rank 120th in rebounds per game (36.4) while the Orange rank 192nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
Boston College averages 12.4 assists per game, which ranks 193rd in the nation. Syracuse ranks 213th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
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The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.6, up from 0.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Orange have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (4.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
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