| MATCHUP | Virginia Cavaliers | Boston College Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-3 | 9-11 |
| Spread | -12.5 -112 | +12.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | -1000 | +650 |
| Total | Over 139.5 (-112) | Under 139.5 (-108) |
| Where | Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, MA | |
| When | Saturday, January 31, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:30 PM EST | |
| TV | The CW Network | |
The Virginia Cavaliers and the Boston College Eagles meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Conte Forum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Virginia Cavaliers vs. Boston College Eagles prediction.
Virginia Cavaliers Recap
The Virginia Cavaliers come into this game looking to add on to their 100-97 double OT win over Notre Dame last time out to sit at 17-3 this season. After this game, Virginia will head home for a game against Pitt.
Cavaliers Win 6 Of Last 7
Thijs De Ridder leads the Cavaliers in scoring with 16.1 PPG along with 6 RPG while Malik Thomas has 11.1 PPG with 3.2 RPG. Chance Mallory has 11.1 PPG with 4.7 RPG in addition to 3.6 APG and 2.3 SPG and Jacari White has 10.9 PPG with 2.5 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Virginia so far this season. Sam Lewis has 9.6 PPG with 3.8 RPG while Johann Grunloh has 9 PPG with a team-high 7.2 RPG to lead the Cavaliers in rebounding and Dallin Hall is Virginia’s top assist man with 4.2 APG so far this season. As a team, Virginia is averaging 87.2 PPG on 49.7% shooting from the field, 39.6% from three and 67.8% from the foul line this season.
Boston College Eagles Recap
The Boston College Eagles come into this game looking to bounce back from their 68-64 loss at the hands of Notre Dame last time out to sit at 9-11 this season. After this game, Boston College will head on the road for a game against Virginia.
Eagles Snap Two-Game Win Streak
Donald Hand Jr. leads the Eagles in scoring with 15.6 PPG along with 5.6 RPG while Fred Payne has 12.4 PPG with 3.7 RPG and 2.6 APG as the only other double-digit scorer for Boston College so far this season. Boden Kapke has 9 PPG with 5.4 RPG while Chase Forte has 6.8 PPG with a team-high 2.8 APG to lead the Eagles in assists. Jayden Hastings has 6.5 PPG with 5.3 RPG and Aidan Shaw has a team-high 7.4 RPG to lead the Eagles in rebounding so far this season. As a team, Boston College is averaging 69.4 PPG on 39.4% shooting from the field, 27.9% from three and 68% from the foul line so far this season.
Virginia Cavaliers @ Boston College Eagles Betting Trends: January 31, 2026
Why the Boston College Eagles will win
- Boston College has won each of its last six day games at Silvio O. Conte Forum.
Why the Virginia Cavaliers will win
- Virginia has won each of its last 12 January games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- Boston College has lost each of its last 11 day games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Virginia has won the first half in each of its last 10 January day games as an AP-ranked team.
Total Points Facts
- Eighteen of Virginia’s last 20 games have produced a total of 140+ points.
- Eight of Boston College’s last nine day games against Conference opponents at Silvio O. Conte Forum have produced a total of 142+ points.
Virginia Cavaliers vs. Boston College Eagles Prediction
I’m on the under here. I just don’t trust Boston College to keep themselves in this game offensively, and I think that the Cavaliers defense will show up here, but I’m also not sure I trust Virginia to lay this kind of number offensively. I think this is going to be a low-scoring rock fight, kind of reminiscent of old school Virginia basketball under Tony Bennett. Give me the under.