Syracuse vs Boston College Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

Boston College head coach Earl Grant holds up his hand during an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 in South Bend, Ind.
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  • Syracuse is a -5.5 point favorite vs Boston College
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Syracuse / Boston College TV channel: ACCN

The Syracuse Orange visit Silvio O. Conte Forum to take on the Boston College Eagles on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Chestnut Hill, MA.

Syracuse is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-118).

The Syracuse vs. Boston College Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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

Syracuse vs Boston College Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Syracuse will win this college basketball game with 62.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Syracuse vs Boston College Spread Prediction:

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


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  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+17.45 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.65 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+1.95 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.20 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.05 Units / 10% ROI)

Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has a 8-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.95 Units / -10.4% ROI).

  • 11-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.75 Units / -0.32% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Over for -1.85 Units / -9.92% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Under for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI

Boston College Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Boston College has a 5-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.2 Units / -43.85% ROI).

  • 7-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -22.25 Units / -19.21% ROI
  • 6-11 when betting the Over for -6.1 Units / -32.62% ROI
  • 11-6 when betting the Under for +4.4 Units / 23.53% ROI

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Boston College has allowed 33.6 points per game (571 points/17 games) in the second half this season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 36.9

Boston College has averaged 4.8 steals per game (82 steals/17 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.1

Boston College has averaged 4.9 steals per game (153 steals/31 games) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Boston College has averaged 4.8 steals per game (82 steals/17 games) this season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Boston College Offensive Stats & Trends:

Boston College is shooting 29% from three (128/437) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Boston College is shooting 27% from three (62/230) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Boston College is shooting 29% from three (128/437) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Boston College has averaged 67.9 points per game (1,154 points/17 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 81.8

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Boston College has allowed 33.6 points per game (571 points/17 games) in the second half this season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 36.9

Boston College has averaged 4.8 steals per game (82 steals/17 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.1

Boston College has averaged 4.9 steals per game (153 steals/31 games) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Boston College has averaged 4.8 steals per game (82 steals/17 games) this season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Boston College Defensive Stats & Trends:

Boston College is shooting 29% from three (128/437) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Boston College is shooting 27% from three (62/230) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Boston College is shooting 29% from three (128/437) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Boston College has averaged 67.9 points per game (1,154 points/17 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 81.8


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