Syracuse Orange vs Boston College Eagles Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

This Saturday afternoon, all eyes will be on Conte Forum as the Syracuse Orange (7-8; 5-9-1 ATS) prepare to face off against the Boston College Eagles (9-6; 6-9-0 ATS) at 3:00 p.m. EST. The Eagles will look to build on their previous victory over Syracuse, ending an 11-game losing streak against the Orange. Boston College is currently favored in the betting line, opening at 0 and now sitting at Boston College -1. Will the Orange seek revenge in this highly anticipated matchup, or will the Eagles secure their second consecutive win against Syracuse?

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Orange -110 | Eagles -110

Spread: Orange +1 (-110) | Eagles -1 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 147 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston College will win straight-up is 52%.

Syracuse Orange

Syracuse recently secured a win over Georgia Tech, ending a five-game losing streak against the spread. Despite the victory, they have lost six of their last nine games. The team has adopted an uptempo playing style and is led by J.J. Starling, who contributed 21 points in the last game. The Orange average 75.7 points per game and shoot 45.5% from the field. On defense, they allow an average of 78.1 points per game and have struggled on the road, allowing 85.0 points on 51.2% shooting. Syracuse faces a tough challenge against an opponent with a strong defense. Key player Donnie Freeman is questionable for the upcoming game. Overall, Syracuse ranks 150th in offense and 342nd in defense in the NCAAB. Despite their statistical ranking, the team has shown promise in certain areas such as rebounding and defensive assists. They will need to perform well on both ends of the court to secure a road win.