The Miami Hurricanes (4-8, 0-1 ACC) visit the Boston College Eagles (8-5, 0-2 ACC) after losing four straight road games. The Hurricanes are favored by only 2.5 points in the matchup, which begins at 12:00 PM ET on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The point total in the matchup is set at 145.5.
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Who Will Win Miami (FL) vs. Boston College?
Miami (FL) and Boston College Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread
Miami (FL) has a 1-7 record against the spread in games it was favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
In games it has played as at least a 2.5-point underdog this year, Boston College is 2-3 against the spread.
The two teams average a combined 4.5 more points per game, 150, than this game’s over/under of 145.5 points.
Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 145.7 points per game, 0.2 more than the over/under for this matchup.
The average point total for Miami (FL)’s games this season is 7.2 more points than the over/under of 145.5 in this matchup.
Eagles games this season have averaged an over/under of 143.0 points, 2.5 fewer than the point total in this matchup.
The Hurricanes have a 3-9-0 record against the spread this season.
The Eagles have a 5-8-0 record against the spread this season.
Miami (FL) Stats & Insights
Miami (FL) has a +56 scoring differential, topping opponents by 4.7 points per game. It is putting up 78.7 points per game to rank 106th in college basketball and is allowing 74.0 per contest to rank 256th in college basketball.
Miami (FL) wins the rebound battle by 3.9 boards on average. It records 31.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 251st in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 27.9 per outing.
The Hurricanes knock down 8.1 three-pointers per game (159th in college basketball) compared to their opponents’ 8.5. They shoot 32.1% from deep while their opponents hit 36.8% from long range.
Miami (FL) ranks 34th in college basketball with 105.3 points scored per 100 possessions, and 336th in college basketball defensively with 99.1 points conceded per 100 possessions.
Boston College Stats & Insights
Boston College has a -5 scoring differential, putting up 71.3 points per game (278th in college basketball) and giving up 71.7 (201st in college basketball).
The 33.8 rebounds per game Boston College accumulates rank 146th in college basketball, 4.4 more than the 29.4 its opponents record.
Boston College hits 6.3 three-pointers per game (315th in college basketball), 1.7 fewer than its opponents.
Boston College ranks 245th in college basketball with 93.4 points scored per 100 possessions, and 261st defensively with 93.9 points conceded per 100 possessions.
Miami (FL) Key Players to Watch
The Hurricanes leader in points and assists is Nijel Pack, who puts up 13.9 points per game along with 4.3 assists.
Lynn Kidd leads Miami (FL) in rebounding, grabbing 7.3 rebounds per game while also scoring 11.4 points a contest.
The Hurricanes get the most three-point shooting production out of Pack, who makes 2.4 threes per game.
The Miami (FL) leader in both steals and blocks is Brandon Johnson, who averages 1.1 takeaways and 0.8 rejections per game.
Boston College Key Players to Watch
Donald Hand Jr. puts up 15.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game for the Eagles, enough to be the top scorer and rebounder on the team.
Chas Kelley’s assist statline leads Boston College with 2.7 assists per game.
Hand makes 1.8 three-pointers per game, the most on the Eagles.
Roger McFarlane (0.8 steals per game) is the steal leader for Boston College while Chad Venning (1.5 blocks per game) is the block leader.
Miami (FL) vs. Boston College Prediction
Miami (FL) 75, Boston College 73
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The Miami Hurricanes will face off against the Boston College Eagles on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Both teams are looking to start the new year off with a win, and this matchup is sure to be an exciting one.
The spread for this game currently sits at Miami -3.5, with the Hurricanes favored to win. Miami has been playing well this season and has a strong offense led by star quarterback. Boston College, on the other hand, has struggled at times but has shown flashes of potential.
In terms of total points, the over/under is set at 55.5 points. Both teams have the ability to put up points, so we could see a high-scoring game. With Miami’s potent offense and Boston College’s improving defense, this game could go either way in terms of total points.
As for the moneyline picks, Miami is the clear favorite to win this game. However, Boston College could pull off an upset if they can control the pace of the game and limit Miami’s offensive production.
Overall, this game is shaping up to be a close and competitive matchup. Look for Miami to come out on top, but don’t count out Boston College just yet. It should be an exciting game to kick off the new year.
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