Boston College vs Syracuse Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Boston College vs Syracuse Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 8th, at the JMA Wireless Dome. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Eagles’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Orange’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Boston College

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Syracuse

-Recent betting trends in games played between Boston College and Syracuse

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Eagles and Orange.

Boston College was Blown Out

Boston College has been inconsistent all season and they are coming off another loss in the last game. Boston College faced off against Louisville in the last game and they scored 58 points, but the defense gave up 84 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down 10 and in the second half, it got even worse. Boston College shot only 38.3 percent from the field and 30 percent from deep. Donald Hand Jr was the only real bright spot for the offense putting up 19 points, five rebounds, and one assist. 

Boston College comes into this game with a 10-12 record overall overall and they have gone 8-14 against the spread. The over has hit in 13 of the games so far this season. Boston College is averaging 70.5 points while their defense is giving up 75.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 279th in the league while the defense is ranked 294th. Donald Hand Jr is averaging 15.7 points while shooting 39.8 percent from the field and 40.3 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Boston College Will Cover Against Syracuse 

• Syracuse has lost four of its last five games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Can Syracuse Bounce Back?

Two games ago Syracuse went on the road and picked up a big win against California, but they went back to their losing ways in the last game. Syracuse scored 54 points while the defense gave up 83 points against Duke and that led to the defeat. Syracuse shot 38.3 percent from the field and 26.1 percent from behind the three-point line. JJ Starling did have a strong game putting up 12 points, three rebounds, and two assists. The rest of the offense just didn’t step up enough to make an impact. 

Syracuse comes into this game with a 10-13 and they have gone 11-11-1 against the spread. At home this season they have gone 8-5 straight up. Syracuse is averaging 73.3 points while their defense is giving up 77.3 points per game. The offense overall has been fine, they just haven’t quite figured out how to play team defense yet. JJ Starling is averaging 17.6 points per game and they are going to need him to have a huge game here if they want to come out on top. 

Boston College vs Syracuse Prediction

Give me Boston College as the underdog here, although it might be a major sweat. Yes, Boston College isn’t that good, and they have gone 8-14 against the spread, but do you want me to lay this number with a Syracuse defense that has been a major problem all season? The Orange are giving up 77.3 points per game and they are going to struggle again with the defense. Boston College’s offense will run up the score and they will cover the spread.