SportsJaw
LeaderboardToday's GamesBest BetsLive OddsMake Picks
Login / Sign In
Today's GamesLatest PredictionsToday’s Best BetsLive OddsTeam PredictionsHead-to-Head MatchupsSJ CoinsAbout SportsJawContact UsLogin / Sign In
HomeMatchupsMake PicksLeaders
SportsJaw

The social platform for sports bettors.

Explore SportsJaw

  • Today’s Picks
  • Predictions
  • Best Bets
  • Leaderboard
  • Make Picks
  • Live Odds
  • Team Predictions
  • Head-to-Head
  • Game Briefing

Picks by Sport

  • NFL Picks
  • NCAAF Picks
  • NBA Picks
  • NCAAB Picks
  • MLB Picks
  • NHL Picks

About SportsJaw

  • How It Works
  • SJ Coins
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Contact Us

21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Picks are opinions, not guarantees. Past results do not predict future outcomes.

© 2026 SportsJaw. For entertainment purposes only. SportsJaw does not accept or place wagers.

  1. Home
  2. NCAAB Picks
  3. Duke Blue Devils vs Boston College Eagles
Sat 8:00 PM ET
Duke Blue Devils logo
Duke
Blue Devils88
35-3
versus
Boston College Eagles logo
Boston College
Eagles63
11-20
Final
Team12T
Duke Blue Devils404888
Boston College Eagles342963
NCAAB · Duke Blue Devils at Boston College Eagles

Your Picks on Duke vs Boston College

Picks closed
Spread
Moneyline
Total

Duke Blue Devils vs Boston College Eagles Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Conte Forum — Chestnut Hill, MA

Article updated Jan 18, 1:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Duke Blue Devils, currently ranked third in the nation, will face off against the Boston College Eagles in a highly anticipated game on Saturday night. Duke boasts a

Game outlook

The Duke Blue Devils, currently ranked third in the nation, will face off against the Boston College Eagles in a highly anticipated game on Saturday night. Duke boasts a strong record of 15-2 overall and an impressive 7-0 in the ACC, while Boston College sits at 9-8 overall and 1-5 in conference play. The game is set to tip-off at 5:00 pm EST. Duke is favored to win with a current line of -23.5. Stay tuned for the latest prediction for the Duke vs. Boston College matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Blue Devils -10,000 | Eagles +2,200

Spread: Blue Devils -23.5 (-110) | Eagles +23.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 138.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Duke will win straight-up is 99%.

Duke Blue Devils

The Duke Blue Devils defeated the Miami Hurricanes 89-54 at Cameron Indoor Stadium, improving their season record to 15-2. Head coach Jon Scheyer commended his team's effort and highlighted standout performances from key players, including Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach, and Cooper Flagg. Duke showcased dominance on both offense and defense, holding Miami to a season-low point total and shooting percentage. The Blue Devils are currently undefeated in ACC play and have climbed to third in the Top 25 rankings. Their strong offensive and defensive performance has propelled them to success in the conference. Despite injuries, Duke remains a formidable force in college basketball this season.

21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Picks are opinions, not guarantees. Past results do not predict future outcomes.

Boston College Eagles Analysis

The Boston College Eagles fell to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 78-60 in a game where they struggled late in the second half. Despite a strong effort from Donald Hand Jr., who led the team with 17 points, the Eagles were outrebounded and ultimately fell short. The team has struggled in ACC play this season and faces challenges in offensive and defensive rankings within the conference. Despite these setbacks, there are no key injuries to report. Boston College has an upcoming matchup with Duke and opportunities for sports betting promotions.

Duke's Dominance in ACC Play Expected to Continue Against Eagles

Duke's impressive 4-0 record in the ACC, including a 3-0 record on the road, reflects their dominance in conference play. Their ability to win on the road by an average of over 20 points per game illustrates their strength. The upcoming game against the Eagles is anticipated to be a significant mismatch based on statistical rankings. Duke ranks first in field goal shooting and 3-point field goals per game, while the Eagles are ranked near the bottom in both categories. Additionally, Duke holds a substantial advantage in size and rebounding over the Eagles. Duke's strong scoring and turnover margins further solidify their position as favorites in this matchup. With a history of success against the Eagles and the added motivation of Flagg's return to the New England area, Duke is expected to secure a comfortable victory. Betting on Duke to cover the spread is advisable.

SportsJawGame Predictions
Predicted score

Unavailable for this preview

Projected winnerUnavailableConfidencelow
Pick on the Spread

Published pick: Unavailable

Pick on the Total

Published pick: Unavailable

#DukeBlueDevils#BostonCollegeEagles

Share this preview

Facebook X Reddit Email
SportsJaw logo
Written by

SportsJaw Editorial Team

SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Blue Devils vs Eagles archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Blue Devils vs Eagles matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Duke Blue Devils-8,000 → -10,000Moved
  • Moneyline · Boston College Eagles+2,200 → +2,200Unchanged
  • Spread · Duke Blue Devils-22.5 (-110) → -22.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Boston College Eagles+22.5 (-110) → +22.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over138.5 (-110) → 138.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under138.5 (-110) → 138.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Duke Blue Devils
35-3 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Boston College Eagles
11-20 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-18T06:15:28.522Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Duke Blue Devils defeated the Miami Hurricanes 89-54 at Cameron Indoor Stadium, improving their season record to 15-2. Head coach Jon Scheyer commended his team's effort and highlighted standout performances from key players, including Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach, and Cooper Flagg. Duke showcased dominance on both offense and defense, holding Miami to a season-low point total and shooting percentage. The Blue Devils are currently undefeated in ACC play and have climbed to third in the Top 25 rankings. Their strong offensive and defensive performance has propelled them to success in the conference. Despite injuries, Duke remains a formidable force in college basketball this season.

The Boston College Eagles fell to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 78-60 in a game where they struggled late in the second half. Despite a strong effort from Donald Hand Jr., who led the team with 17 points, the Eagles were outrebounded and ultimately fell short. The team has struggled in ACC play this season and faces challenges in offensive and defensive rankings within the conference. Despite these setbacks, there are no key injuries to report. Boston College has an upcoming matchup with Duke and opportunities for sports betting promotions.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-10Boston College Eagles 65 · Duke Blue Devils 80
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Duke Blue Devils defeated Boston College Eagles 88-63

Duke Blue Devils defeated Boston College Eagles 88-63 on January 18, 2025, a 25-point decision in the series. Duke Blue Devils' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 48-29. Against SportsJaw's recorded Duke Blue Devils -22.5 (-110) spread, Duke Blue Devils covered, while the 151 combined points finished over the recorded total of 138.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • RcSpread · Duke Blue Devils -23.5 (-110)Win