Boston College vs Syracuse Prediction 1/11/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Boston College vs Syracuse prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 11th at the Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Boston College Eagles Betting Preview

The Boston College Eagles are 9-6 (1-3) this year after they lost to Georgia Tech by a score of 85-64 in their last game. Boston College trailed 44-31 at halftime and only scored 33 points in the second half in the big loss. The Eagles shot 42.4% from the field, 33.3% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Chad Venning led Boston College with 19 points and eight rebounds, while Elijah Strong added 16 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Eagles defeated Miami by a score of 78-68 and FDU by a score of 78-70. Boston College has won three of their last five games, but did lose three games in a row before that. Boston College has scored 71.3 points per game and they have allowed 72.3 points against per game, while also averaging 37.3 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game this season. Donald Hand Jr. is averaging 14.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, while Chad Venning is averaging 12.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game this year. Boston College is shooting 42.9% from the field, 73.8% on free throws, and 33.9% on three pointers this season. 

Syracuse Orange Betting Preview

The Syracuse Orange are 7-8 (1-3) this season after they defeated Georgia Tech by a score of 62-55 in their last game. Syracuse led 25-24 at halftime and added 37 points in the second half to pull away in the win. The Orange shot 41.3% from the field, 20% on three pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. JJ Starling led Syracuse with 21 points and five rebounds, while Chris Bell added 13 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Orange lost to Florida State by a score of 90-74 and Wake Forest by a score of 81-71. Syracuse has lost four of their last six games and eight of their last twelve, including a 69-64 loss to Notre Dame to open up ACC play. Syracuse has scored 75.7 points per game and they have allowed 78.1 points against per game, while also averaging 39.1 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game this season. JJ Starling is averaging 19.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while Donnie Freeman is averaging 13.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game this year. Syracuse is shooting 45.5% from the field, 69.8% on free throws, and 28.9% on three pointers this season. 

Why Boston College will beat Syracuse

• Syracuse has lost each of its last four road day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Boston College has won each of its last four home games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Syracuse has lost the first half in seven of its last eight day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Boston College vs Syracuse Prediction 

Boston College comes into this matchup with the home court advantage and they will be looking to bounce back after that 21-point loss to Georgia Tech. The Eagles are shooting just 42.9% from the field this year, but they have scored at least 77 points in three of their last four games. Syracuse did just beat that same Georgia Tech team at home and they are shooting 45.5% from the field, but they are allowing 78.1 points against per game this year on defense. The Orange have allowed 81 points or more in three of their last five games, so I expect Boston College to have a very solid day on offense. I don’t really care for either team in this matchup, but I have to side with Boston College, as Syracuse has not won on the road so far this year.