Boston College vs Syracuse Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

FILE - Syracuse assistant coach Adrian Autry jokes with players before an NCAA college basketball in the NIT against Mississippi in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Syracuse formally introduced new men's basketball coach Adrian Autry, Friday, March 10, 2023, but it turned into more of a celebration of Jim Boeheim, the Hall of Fame coach Autry is succeeding. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
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  • Syracuse is a -7.5 point favorite vs Boston College
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Boston College / Syracuse TV channel: CW

The Boston College Eagles visit JMA Wireless Dome to take on the Syracuse Orange on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 3:15pm EST in Syracuse, NY, USA.

Syracuse is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-118).

The Boston College vs. Syracuse Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Boston College vs. Syracuse Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Boston College+7.5 -102O 145.5 -105+275
Syracuse -7.5 -118U 145.5 -115-350

Boston College vs Syracuse Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Syracuse will win this college basketball game with 72.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Boston College vs Syracuse Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Syracuse will cover the spread with 51.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Boston College has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.53 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Boston College have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.60 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+6.30 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+2.90 Units / 14% ROI)

Boston College Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Boston College has a 8-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.35 Units / -30.43% ROI).

  • 10-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.3 Units / -16.5% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Over for +3.1 Units / 12.81% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Under for -5.3 Units / -21.9% ROI

Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has a 11-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.05 Units / 0.2% ROI).

  • 10-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.6 Units / -2.09% ROI
  • 9-14 when betting the Over for -6.4 Units / -25.3% ROI
  • 14-9 when betting the Under for +4.1 Units / 16.21% ROI

Boston College Offensive Stats & Trends:

Boston College averaged 25% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (521 free throw attempts/2,098 field goal attempts) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 33%

Boston College has averaged 11.2 assists per game (246 assists/22 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 14.7

Boston College has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (246 assists/ 262 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

Boston College averaged 25% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (521 free throw attempts/2,098 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 31%

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse is shooting 60% from the free throw line (92/153) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Syracuse has averaged 1.07 points per shot (742 points/692 shots) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Syracuse has averaged 1.13 points per shot (1,837 points/1,630 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Syracuse is shooting 67% from the free throw line (263/394) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Boston College Defensive Stats & Trends:

Boston College has averaged 5.5 steals per game (314 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Boston College has averaged 5.5 steals per game (314 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Boston College has averaged 5.4 steals per game (173 steals/32 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Boston College has averaged 4.9 steals per game (107 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse has averaged 4.6 steals per game (106 steals/23 games) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Syracuse has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (636/1,402) this season — tied for 42nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Syracuse averaged 9.0 steals per game (280 steals/31 games) last season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6

Syracuse has forced 9.5 turnovers per game (219 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1


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