Miami Hurricanes face Boston College Eagles: NCAA basketball odds preview and stats

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Jan 16, 7:00 PM | Conte Forum

Miami Hurricanes vs Boston College Eagles Odds

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The Boston College Eagles will try to pay off for their supporters on Wednesday when they play host to the Miami Hurricanes at Conte Forum in NCAA basketball action.

The Hurricanes will try to spoil to the party on Wednesday; they are 10-2 ATS against the number this season, while the Eagles are 6-5-1 ATS. Miami is 0-9-1 on the totals; Boston College is 9-0.



View Miami vs Boston College Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Bettors looking to side with Boston College in this one found them as 7-point underdogs earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 219-ranked Eagles and the No. 8-rated Hurricanes in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 76-68 win for the Hurricanes on Wednesday.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Boston College's No. 218-rated squad against Miami's No. 135-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Boston College rates No. 80 in the country with 7.2 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 165 nationally with 6.2 per match.

Defensively, Miami features the nation's No. 10-rated defense on the road, allowing 56.8 points per game. Boston College, meanwhile, comes in at No. 244 nationally in scoring at home.

In their last action, Miami was a 54-47 Sportsbook at home against Maryland. They covered the 6-point spread as favorites. The Hurricanes grabbed a 54-47 win over the Terrapins on Sunday, behind a 14-point effort from Kenny Kadji at BankUnited Center.

Boston College lost its last outing, a 75-72 result against Wake Forest on January 12. They failed to cover in that game as a 2-point underdog. The Eagles got 23 points from Lonnie Jackson, but it was Wake Forest that prevailed in a 75-72 final on Saturday at Joel Coliseum.


Miami Hurricanes Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Duke are 8-2
After playing Maryland are 4-6
After a win are 9-1

Boston College Eagles Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Maryland are 5-5
After playing Wake Forest are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5


A few Hurricanes at Eagles trends to consider:
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
Miami is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Boston College
Boston College is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Boston College is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Boston College is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston College's last 7 games when playing Miami


Next up:
Miami home to Duke, Wednesday, January 23
Boston College at Maryland, Tuesday, January 22

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