It will be a battle between ACC opponents when the Boston College Eagles (11-7, 2-4 ACC) welcome the Syracuse Orange (14-6, 5-2 ACC) to Silvio O. Conte Forum. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Syracuse Orange vs. Boston College Eagles Betting Prediction
The Orange are hoping for a better outcome after their 78-56 loss to the No. 10 Virginia Tech Hokies in their last game. Virginia Tech’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Syracuse. The Hokies had a rate of 0.292 (above their season average of 0.220), while the Orange posted a mark of 0.127 (below their season average of 0.273). Oshae Brissett led Syracuse in scoring with 16 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
In the Eagles’ previous matchup, they defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 65-61. Boston College had a turnover percentage of 9.2 (better than their season average of 15.5). Wake Forest, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (6-6; 100.0 percent). Nik Popovic was Boston College’s high scorer with 21 points on 10-for-16 shooting from the field.
Boston College might struggle to score as they clash against one of the nation’s best defenses. Syracuse ranks 38th in defensive efficiency, while the Eagles rank 148th in offensive efficiency.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent game, the Eagles won 85-70. Boston College had a much better turnover percentage (13.4 vs. 19.7). Syracuse, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.5 vs. 29.0).
Syracuse Orange at Boston College Eagles Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Syracuse, ATS Winner – Syracuse, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Syracuse averages 24.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 92nd in the nation. Boston College ranks 252nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).
The Orange average 36.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 108th in the nation. The Eagles rank 239th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
Syracuse ranks 35th in steals per game (8.0) while Boston College ranks 163rd (5.7).
The Orange rank 18th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Eagles rank 105th (3.3).
Syracuse ranks 154th in assists per game (12.9) while Boston College ranks 188th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
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The Orange have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Syracuse has defeated opponents by an average of 7.5 points.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (6.5 above their season average).
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