The Duke Blue Devils will look to cover a 15-point spread when they take on the Eagles in Boston College at Conte Forum on Sunday in college basketball wagering action.
However Boston College has dominated them ATS, going 5-1 in the past 6 games, even though Duke won alll 6 straight up.
BC has lost 8 of 9 overall and face a Duke team on a 3-game win streak after their lame loss a week ago in Miami.
View Duke vs Boston College Odds and Stats.
Betting Line:
If you're backing the visitors in this one, you'll find the Blue Devils listed as 15.5-point favorites at Sportsbook. The over under started off at 138.5 over at Sportsbook (home of the 50% free bet bonus).
Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Eagles sit at No. 293 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Blue Devils sit at No. 35 on the same chart. The computers running our scores simulations have concluded that the Blue Devils will win this game 79-61.
How They Match Up:
The game also pits Boston College's No. 322-ranked offense, averaging 59.9 PPG, against a Blue Devils defense that ranks No. 237 at 69.3 PPG. The Eagles field goal percentage has averaged 40.9% so far, less than the Blue Devils marksmen have achieved on the year, 47.1% per game.
Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Duke owns the country's No. 234-rated mark, allowing 72.6 points per game on the highway. Boston College, on the other hand, rates No. 326 in scoring at home.
Last time out for Duke, they were a 78-73 Sportsbook as they battled North Carolina State at home. They failed to cover in the match as a 10-point favorite. Seth Curry scored 26 points for Duke on Thursday, leading the Blue Devils to a 78-73 win over North Carolina State at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Last time out for Boston College, they were an 81-65 loser as they battled Maryland on the road. They failed to cover in the match as an 8-point underdog. Ryan Anderson scored 22 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for a double-double, but his team still lost 81-65 against Maryland in college basketball action at Comcast Center.
Duke Blue Devils Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 10-0
Before playing Florida State are 9-1
After playing North Carolina State are 8-2
After a win are 7-3
Boston College Eagles Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Wake Forest are 6-4
After playing Maryland are 6-4
After a loss are 2-8
A few Blue Devils at Eagles trends to consider:
Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Duke is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston College
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Duke's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston College
Duke is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston College
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston College's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston College's last 5 games when playing at home against Duke
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston College's last 11 games when playing Duke
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston College's last 12 games
Next up:
Duke at Florida State, Thursday, February 23
Boston College at Wake Forest, Saturday, February 25
