Miami vs Boston College Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/1/25

In this article, we will formulate a Miami vs Boston College prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 1st at the Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Miami Hurricanes are 4-8 (0-1) this year after they lost to Mount St. Mary’s in overtime by a score of 78-74 in their last game. Miami led 38-28 at halftime, but they only scored 28 points in the second half and lost in overtime. The Hurricanes shot 40.6% from the field, 20% on three-pointers, and 86.7% on free throws in the game. Matthew Cleveland led Miami with 19 points and six rebounds, while Jalil Bethea added 17 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Hurricanes defeated Presbyterian by a score of 94-75 but did lose the previous seven games. Miami lost their first conference game against Clemson by a score of 65-55 and they are near the bottom of the ACC standings. Miami has scored 78.7 points per game and they have allowed 74 points per game, while also averaging 34.3 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game this season. Nijel Pack is the leading scorer for Miami, but he hasn’t played since December 10th. Lynn Kidd is averaging 11.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Matthew Cleveland is averaging 11.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 0.7 steals per game this season. Miami is shooting 48.6% from the field, 80.1% on free throws, and 32.1% on three-pointers this year. 

Boston College Eagles Betting Preview

The Boston College Eagles are 8-5 (0-2) this season after they defeated FDU by a score of 78-70 in their last game. Boston College led 38-28 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored in the second half. The Eagles shot 52.7% from the field, 28.6% on three-pointers, and 88.9% on free throws in the game. Donald Hand Jr. led Boston College with 29 points and 10 rebounds, while Chad Venning added 18 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Eagles lost to SMU by a score of 103-77 but did beat Stonehill by a score of 73-69 before that. Boston College lost their first two conference games against SMU (103-77) and Wake Forest (72-66), and they are tied for last in the ACC standings. Boston College has scored 71.3 points per game and they have allowed 71.7 points per game, while also averaging 37.5 rebounds and 11.2 assists per game this season. Donald Hand Jr. is averaging 15.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Chad Venning is averaging 11.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game this season. Boston College is shooting 42.7% from the field, 73.9% on free throws, and 33.6% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Boston College will beat Miami

• Miami (FL) has lost each of its last 11 games against Conference opponents.
• Boston College has won each of its last three games against Miami (FL).
• Boston College has won the first half in six of its last eight games at Silvio O. Conte Forum.

Miami vs Boston College Prediction 

Miami comes into this matchup after losing eight of their last nine games and they are on the road, but they are still a slight favorite here. The Hurricanes only have wins against FDU, Binghamton, Coppin State, and Presbyterian, so they will be looking for their first decent win here. Boston College has won two of their last three games and they had a decent win over Boise State earlier this year. 

Miami is scoring 78.7 points per game and they are shooting 48.6% from the field, but their defense has been an issue. On the other side, Boston College also struggles on the defensive end, but they are only shooting 42.7% from the field. I want to say Miami is the better team in this matchup, but I can’t back them with how they are currently playing. Take BC at home.