Pittsburgh vs Boston College Prediction 1/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Pittsburgh vs Boston College prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 21st at the Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Panthers are 8-10 (1-4) this season after they lost to Louisville by a score of 100-59 in their last game. Pittsburgh trailed 53-22 at halftime and they allowed 47 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Panthers shot 38% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 63% on free throws in the game. Brandin Cummings led Pittsburgh with 11 points and one assist, while Barry Dunning Jr added nine points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Pittsburgh defeated Georgia Tech by a score of 89-66, but lost to Syracuse by a score of 83-72 before that. The Panthers have scored 73.3 points per game with 34.1 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.1 points against per game this season. Brandin Cummings is averaging 13.5 points and 2.1 assists per game, while Cameron Corhen is averaging 12.7 points and 7.8 rebounds per game for the Panthers. Pittsburgh is shooting 45.5% from the field, 69.3% on free throws, and 34.9% on three pointers this season. 

Boston College Eagles Betting Preview

The Boston College Eagles are 8-10 (1-4) this year after they defeated Syracuse in overtime by a score of 81-73 in their last game. Boston College trailed 33-28 at halftime, but they scored 36 points in the second half and pulled away for the win in overtime. The Eagles shot 41% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 72% on free throws in the game. Fred Payne led BC with 26 points and six assists, while Chase Forte added 13 points and three assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Boston College lost to Clemson by a score of 74-50 and Louisville by a score of 75-62. The Eagles have scored 68.6 points per game with 38.1 rebounds and 11.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.5 points against per game this season. Fred Payne is averaging 14.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, while Donald Hand Jr is averaging 14.2 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for the Eagles. Boston College is shooting 40.0% from the field, 66.6% on free throws, and 29.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Boston College Eagles will win

• Boston College has won six of its last seven games at Silvio O. Conte Forum after coming off overtime.
• Pittsburgh has lost five of its last six games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Why the Pittsburgh Panthers will win

• Boston College has lost 12 of its last 13 night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• The road team has won each of Pittsburgh’s last four games.
• Pittsburgh has won the first half in four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Pittsburgh’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 140+ points.
• Eight of Boston College’s last nine night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference at Silvio O. Conte Forum have produced a total of 140+ points.

Pittsburgh vs Boston College Prediction 

Boston College was able to snap their losing streak with an overtime win over Syracuse in their last game, but they have scored 62 points or fewer in three of their last five games. The Eagles are shooting 40% from the field and they have allowed 74+ points in three of their last four. Pittsburgh is also just 1-4 in conference play and they just allowed 100 points to Louisville in their last game. The Panthers are shooting 45% from the field and they have allowed at least 76 points in three of their last five. Take the over in this matchup with two struggling defenses.

David Racey's Pick: Over 136.5