In this article, we will formulate a Boston College vs Miami Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, January 1st, at the Conte Forum. Let’s take a look at a Boston College Eagles vs Miami Hurricanes Pick.
Big Game for Boston College
Boston College hasn’t had the best start to the season, but they are coming off a win, and they are going to try to build on that. A loss here would also not be a good sign for the rest of the season. Boston College faced off against Fairleigh Dickinson, and they scored 78 points and that was enough for the eight-point victory. Guard Donald Hand Jr had a strong game, putting up 29 points, 10 rebounds, and one assist. Chad Venning also was good, putting up 18 points, five rebounds, and one assist.
Boston College is averaging 71.3 points while their defense is giving up 71.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 280th in the league, while the defense is ranked 200th. The defense is going to need to find a way to get going early and really try to put pressure on the Miami defense.
Coaching Change for Miami
There was a big coaching change this week for Miami as Jim Larranaga decided to step down and Bill Courtney has been named the interim coach for the rest of the season. It’s not all that shocking for the coaching change with the way Miami has struggled to start the season. The last game for the Hurricanes came before Christmas against Mount St Mary’s, and they scored 74 points, but the defense gave up 78 points which led to the defeat. Guard Matthew Cleveland had a strong game, putting up 19 points and six rebounds. The Hurricanes shot 40.6 percent from the field but only 20 percent from the deep.
The Hurricanes on the season are averaging 78.7 points, while their defense is giving up 74 points per game. The offense is ranked 111th in the league, while the defense is ranked 256th. Nijel Pack has been the top player for Miami this season, averaging 13.9 points while shooting 45.4 percent from the field and 38.6 percent from behind the three-point line.
Why Miami Will Beat Boston College
- Boston College has lost nine of its last 10-day games against Conference opponents at Silvio O. Conte Forum.
Boston College vs Miami Prediction
I expect Miami is going to get one of those boosts that teams often see when they fire a coach, and they are going to have a big game here. This Miami team is still very talented, led by Nijel Pack, and he’s going to have a huge game here. Miami on the season is still averaging 78.7 points per game, and they are going to get the offense out to a fast start here.
Their defense hasn’t been great, but they are going to find some sort of success here against a Boston College offense that I don’t really trust, and that is going to be the difference here. Back Miami to cover the spread here.