Boston College vs Notre Dame Prediction 1/13/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Boston College vs Notre Dame prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 13th at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Boston College Eagles Betting Preview

The Boston College Eagles are 9-7 (1-4) this year after they lost to Syracuse by a score of 79-71 in their last game. Boston College was tied at 32 at halftime, but they allowed 47 points in the second half in the loss. The Eagles shot 43.5% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Donald Hand Jr. led Boston College with 20 points and nine rebounds, while Chad Venning added 17 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Eagles lost to Georgia Tech by a score of 85-64 but did beat Miami by a score of 78-68 before that. Boston College has split their last four games and started conference play with a loss to Wake Forest and a loss to SMU. Boston College has scored 71.3 points per game and they have allowed 72.8 points per game, while also averaging 37.2 rebounds and 11.3 assists per game this season. Donald Hand Jr. is averaging 14.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, while Chad Venning is averaging 12.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. Boston College is shooting 43% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 33.4% on three-pointers this year.   

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 7-9 (1-4) this season after they lost to Duke by a score of 86-78 in their last game. Notre Dame trailed 44-36 at halftime, but they did score 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Fighting Irish shot 47.4% from the field, 58.3% on three-pointers, and 62.5% on free throws in the game. Markus Burton led Notre Dame with 23 points and five rebounds, while Braeden Shrewsberry added 14 points and four assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Fighting Irish lost to NC State by a score of 66-65 and North Carolina by a score of 74-73. Notre Dame has lost four games in a row and started conference play with a win over Syracuse and a loss to Georgia Tech. Notre Dame has scored 75.1 points per game and they have allowed 71.5 points per game, while also averaging 35.1 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game this season. Markus Burton is averaging 18.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, while Tae Davis is averaging 16.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game this year. Notre Dame is shooting 46.9% from the field, 74.1% on free throws, and 37.5% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Notre Dame will beat Boston College

• Notre Dame has won nine of its last 10 night games at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Boston College has lost five of its last six games against Conference opponents.
• Boston College has lost the first half in four of its last five games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Notre Dame’s last 12 night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference has produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
• Each of Boston College’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 142+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Notre Dame ranks T50th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (10.5).

Boston College vs Notre Dame Prediction 

Notre Dame comes into this matchup trying to snap their four-game losing streak, but they did play pretty well in their losses to NC State and North Carolina, which both came by one point. The Fighting Irish are shooting nearly 47% from the field, but they have allowed 86 points in two of their last four games. Boston College has lost two games in a row and they are shooting just 43% from the field. The Eagles have also struggled defensively this season and I don’t see it getting any better at home. I do like this Notre Dame team with Burton healthy and I think they will win this game going away. 

David Racey's Pick: Notre Dame -11.5