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Boston College (9-9) vs. Virginia (8-10)
January 21, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Virginia -8.5; Over/Under: 125.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Virginia vs Boston College prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 21st at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Virginia Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Virginia Cavaliers are 8-10 (1-6) this year after they lost to Louisville by a score of 81-67 in their last game. Virginia trailed 39-28 at halftime and allowed 42 more points in the second half in the loss. The Cavaliers shot 47.1% from the field, 38.1% on three-pointers, and 57.9% on free throws in the game. Elijah Saunders led Virginia with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Isaac McKneely added 10 points and four assists in the game. 



Prior to that loss, the Cavaliers lost to SMU by a score of 54-52 and Stanford by a score of 88-65. Virginia has lost five games in a row and their lone conference win came against NC State by a score of 70-67. Virginia has scored 61.3 points per game and they have allowed 64.4 points per game, while also averaging 30.7 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game this season. Elijah Saunders is averaging 12.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game, while Isaac McKneely is averaging 11.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this year. Virginia is shooting 42.9% from the field, 74.1% on free throws, and 35.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Boston College Eagles Betting Preview

The Boston College Eagles are 9-9 (1-6) this season after they lost to Duke by a score of 88-63 in their last game. Boston College trailed 40-34 at halftime and was outscored 48-29 in the second half in the loss. The Eagles shot 44.9% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 53.8% on free throws in the game. Chad Venning led BC with 19 points and three rebounds, while Donald Hand Jr. added 12 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Eagles lost to Notre Dame by a score of 78-60 and Syracuse by a score of 79-71. Boston College has lost four games in a row and their lone conference win came against Miami by a score of 78-68. Boston College has scored 70.2 points per game and they have allowed 73.9 points per game, while also averaging 35.6 rebounds and 10.9 assists per game this season. Donald Hand Jr. is averaging 14.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Chad Venning is averaging 12.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game this year. Boston College is shooting 43.2% from the field, 72.3% on free throws, and 34.6% on three-pointers this year. Boston College will play against North Carolina following this one. 

Why Virginia will beat Boston College

  • Virginia has won 24 of its last 26 night games at John Paul Jones Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Boston College has lost seven of its last eight games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
  • Boston College has lost the first half in each of its last six games at John Paul Jones Arena.

Why Boston College will beat Virginia

  • Virginia has lost seven of its last eight games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
  • Virginia has lost the first half in each of its last seven games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Boston College’s last 11 games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 126+ points.
  • Five of Virginia’s last six home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 121 or fewer points.

Virginia vs Boston College Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup near the bottom of the ACC standings with 1-6 conference records, but Virginia will be at home. The Cavaliers are only shooting 42.9% from the field this year and they are scoring 61.3 points per game. Virginia has scored 65 points or fewer in four of their last five games. Boston College has lost four games in a row and they are only shooting 43.2% from the field, but they are scoring 70.2 points per game this season. The Eagles have allowed 78+ points in four straight games and even this low-scoring Virginia team should be able to put up 70+ here. Take the over in this contest. 

David Racey's Free Pick: Over 125.5

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David Racey

David started writing about sports in 2015, but sports has been his passion for as long as he can remember. David spends most of his free time watching pretty much anything sports related from Baseball to Tennis and everything in between. David likes to analyze statistics and recent results to form an unbiased opinion on whatever game he is breaking down. Follow David on Twitter at @itsyerboi41

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