Boston College takes to the basketball court against Syracuse on Saturday, hoping to send the Orange to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Carrier Dome.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Syracuse Orange to cover the point spread in this one found them as -13-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Boston College Eagles vs Syracuse Orange Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 10-7 and 5-7 ATS Syracuse Orange will face the 9-8 Boston College Eagles, who own a 9-6 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Syracuse Orange are 6-6 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Boston College Eagles are 8-7.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 209-rated Boston College Eagles taking on the No. 88-rated Syracuse Orange in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Syracuse has the nation's No. 105-rated offensive output, at 76.35 PPG. The visiting Boston College Eagles defense ranks No. 182 allowing on average 73.53 PPG. The Orange FG% has averaged 45.74% so far, less than the Syracuse Eagles marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.85% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jerome Robinson scored 24 points leading the Eagles to a 74-66 victory over North Carolina State at Conte Forum on Wednesday.
The Orange got 18 points from Taurean Thompson, but it was Virginia Tech that prevailed in a 83-73 final on Tuesday at Cassell Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston College home to Virginia, Wednesday, January 18th
Syracuse at North Carolina, Monday, January 16th