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

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Virginia Tech coach Mike Young directs players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 08, 2023, 12:49 PM
  • Virginia Tech (14-9) are -12.5 point favorites vs Boston College (11-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Watch the game on ACC Network

The Boston College Eagles (11-13) visit Cassell Coliseum to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies (14-9) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Blacksburg.

Virginia Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-115).

The Boston College vs. Virginia Tech Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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Boston College vs. Virginia Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Boston College+12.5 -105O 135.5 -115+600
Virginia Tech -12.5 -115U 135.5 -105-900

Boston College vs Virginia Tech Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Virginia Tech will win this game with 73.1% confidence.

Boston College vs Virginia Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Boston College will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Boston College and Virginia Tech, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Boston College has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 17 games (+8.60 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 24 games (+7.20 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Boston College have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 17 away games (+3.50 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 15 away games (+0.85 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 29 of their last 47 games (+11.30 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games (+10.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+10.60 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 19 games at home (+9.00 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+4.80 Units / 48% ROI)

Boston College Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Boston College has gone 11-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-3.3 Units / -12.5% ROI).

  • 12-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -3 Units / -5.43% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Over for +3 Units / 11.36% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Under for -5.4 Units / -20.45% ROI

Virginia Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Virginia Tech has gone 9-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.3 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 10-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.8 Units / -11.46% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Over for +3.1 Units / 12.25% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Under for -5.3 Units / -20.95% ROI

Boston College Offensive Stats & Trends:

Boston College has made 4.9 three-pointers per game this season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Boston College is shooting 29% from three (113/384) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

Boston College has made 4.9 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.2

Boston College has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (134 assists/ 132 TOs) in the second half this season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech has 14.5 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 18.4

Virginia Tech has 13.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 17.7

Virginia Tech has a 27% free throw rate (511 free throw attempts/1,929 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 31%

Virginia Tech is shooting 38% from three (494/1,308) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

Boston College Defensive Stats & Trends:

Boston College has averaged 6.9 steals per game (159 steals/23 games) this season — 4th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Boston College has averaged 7.2 steals per game (231 steals/32 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Boston College has averaged 6.9 steals per game (166 steals/24 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Boston College has 159 steals this season — 4th most among ACC Teams

Virginia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.0 steals per game (169 steals/34 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.4 steals per game (118 steals/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.3 steals per game (310 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.3 steals per game (310 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4


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