Boston College vs Virginia Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 23

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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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  • Virginia Tech (8-10) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Boston College (7-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Boston College / Virginia Tech TV channel: ACCN

The Boston College Eagles (7-11) visit Cassell Coliseum to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies (8-10) on Jan. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Blacksburg, VA.

Virginia Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Boston College vs. Virginia Tech Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Boston College+5.5 -110O 148.5 -110+195
Virginia Tech -5.5 -110U 148.5 -110-250

Boston College vs Virginia Tech Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Virginia Tech will win this college basketball game with 68.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Boston College vs Virginia Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Boston College will cover the spread with 53.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Boston College has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 30 games (+17.45 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.10 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+4.90 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+3.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+2.55 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.35 Units / 4% ROI)

Boston College Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Boston College has a 8-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.05 Units / -15.37% ROI).

  • 11-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.65 Units / 10.58% ROI
  • 11-7 when betting the Over for +3.3 Units / 16.58% ROI
  • 7-11 when betting the Under for -5 Units / -25.38% ROI

Virginia Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Virginia Tech has a 8-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3 Units / -15.15% ROI).

  • 9-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.65 Units / 1.77% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Over for -3.15 Units / -15.79% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Under for +1.25 Units / 6.35% ROI

Boston College Offensive Stats & Trends:

Boston College has averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,088 points/1,787 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Boston College has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (170 turnovers/18 games) this season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.6

Boston College is shooting 31% from three (186/607) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Boston College has a 28% free throw rate (315 free throw attempts/1,105 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 44th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech has averaged 8.4 offensive rebounds per game (151 rebounds/18 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.2

Virginia Tech has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (796 assists/ 565 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Virginia Tech has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (796 assists/ 565 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Virginia Tech has averaged 1.25 points per shot (1,856 points/1,483 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.19

Boston College Defensive Stats & Trends:

Boston College has averaged 6.8 steals per game (204 steals/30 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Boston College has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (414/1,137) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Boston College has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (199/535) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Boston College has allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (1,314 points/1,066 shots) this season — tied for 4th highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.19

Virginia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.4 steals per game (98 steals/18 games) this season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.3 steals per game (275 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.3 steals per game (275 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.3 steals per game (174 steals/33 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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