| MATCHUP | Syracuse Orange | Boston College Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-5 | 7-10 |
| Spread | -6.5 -110 | +6.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -298 | +240 |
| Total | Over 136.5 (-115) | Under 136.5 (-105) |
| Where | Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, MA | |
| When | Saturday, January 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ACC Network | |
Boston College Eagles Preview
Boston College Eagles have a 7-10 record this season and are tied in the 17th place of the ACC. They have a 6-3 home record and are coming off a 74-50 away loss against Clemson. Their previous three games were a 75-62 away loss against Louisville, a 79-71 home loss against NC State and a 65-53 away loss against Georgia Tech.
Offensively, Boston College averages 67.9 points per game, while allowing 68.2 points per game defensively. The Eagles shoot with 40% from the field and grab 38.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.1 assists per game. They average 5.1 blocks per game and 4.8 steals per game defensively.
Donald Hand Jr. leads Boston College in scoring, with an average of 14.4 points per game, while shooting with 31.5% from the field and 70.4% from the free throw line. Aidan Shaw is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.9 per game. Fred Payne leads the team in assists with 2.8 per game.
Syracuse Orange Preview
Syracuse Orange have a 12-5 record this season and are tied in the 6th place of the ACC. They have a 2-0 road record and are coming off a 94-86 home win against Florida State. Their previous three games were an 83-72 away win against Pittsburgh, a 82-72 away win against Georgia Tech and a 64-61 home loss against Clemson.
Offensively, Syracuse averages 75.9 points per game, while allowing 66.9 points per game defensively. The Orange shoot with 47% from the field and grab 35.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.4 assists per game. They average 6.7 blocks per game and 6.8 steals per game defensively.
J.J. Starling leads Syracuse in scoring, with an average of 11.3 points per game, while shooting with 45% from the field and 50% from the free throw line. William Kyle III is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.8 per game. Naithan George leads the team in assists with 5.6 per game.
Syracuse Orange @ Boston College Eagles Betting Trends: January 17, 2026
Why the Boston College Eagles will win
- Boston College has won seven of its last eight day games at Silvio O. Conte Forum.
- The home team has won the first half in three of the last four games between Syracuse and Boston College.
Why the Syracuse Orange will win
- Syracuse has won each of its last nine day games against Boston College.
- Boston College has lost each of its last eight games against Conference opponents.
- Syracuse has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games.
Syracuse vs Boston College Prediction
In this Syracuse vs Boston College Prediction, Syracuse is coming as -7.5 road favorites. Syracuse has been the better team this season as they have half as many defeats as Boston and have been undefeated on the road. They have also been in excellent form lately, with a 6-1 record in their last 7 games and 4-1 against the spread in their last 5, while on the other hand, Boston has lost its last four games and is 2-7 against the spread in its last 9, so the value here lies with the road favorite. Take Syracuse and lay the points on the road.