| MATCHUP | Massachusetts Minutemen | Boston College Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Spread | +6.5 -115 | -6.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +200 | -245 |
| Total | Over 145.5 (-112) | Under 145.5 (-108) |
| Where | TD Garden, Boston, MA | |
| When | Friday, November 6, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
UMass vs Boston College Prediction
Boston College is the more talented team and should win, but we also saw UMass beat the Eagles last year. Boston College is just never a team I’m thrilled to lay points with night to night, as it’s a bottom-tier ACC team that lacks difference makers. UMass is probably the more motivated side, as it has a chance to stick it to the bigger program, and it’s in the TD Garden.
UMass doesn’t get these big stage chances often. It’s also an early start time, which can lead to wacky play. Don’t be shocked if UMass is in this game until the end and has a chance to steal it late. Give me UMass and the points.
UMass Minutemen Betting Preview
The UMass Minutemen beat Troy, and they play UMass Lowell and Bryant next. UMass has lost 7 of its last 10 games.
The UMass Minutemen are averaging 71 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 60 points on 34.4 percent shooting. Junjie Wang is averaging 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Jordan Clayton is averaging 16 points and 6 rebounds. Noa Zemljić is the third double-digit scorer, and Dwayne Wimbley Jr. is grabbing 8 rebounds. The UMass Minutemen are shooting 29.2 percent from beyond the arc and 53.3 percent from the free-throw line. The UMass Minutemen are allowing 25 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Boston College Eagles Betting Preview
The Boston College Eagles beat Wagner, and they play Maryland Eastern Shore and New Hampshire next. Boston College has lost 10 of its last 13 games.
The Boston College Eagles are averaging 76 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 50 points on 30.4 percent shooting. Money Williams is averaging 22 points and 5 rebounds, while Armoni Zeigler is averaging 14 points and 4 rebounds. Zak Smrekar is the third double-digit scorer, and Luke Hunger is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Boston College Eagles are shooting 41.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston College Eagles are allowing 20 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston College Eagles will win
- Massachusetts has lost five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Boston College has won four of its last five games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Massachusetts Minutemen will win
- Massachusetts has won four of its last five games played at neutral venues.
- Boston College has lost four of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Massachusetts has won the first half in four of its last five day games against non-Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Boston College ranks T14th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (15.0).
- Boston College ranks T15th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (3.0).