The Miami (FL) Hurricanes (15-16) travel to face off against the Boston College Eagles (17-14) on Tuesday, March 12th. This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington and televised on ACCN. Boston College is coming off a win in their previous game, while Miami (FL) is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Florida State. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
Miami (FL) Hurricanes vs Boston College Eagles
The Miami (FL) Hurricanes Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
After a loss to Florida State, Miami (FL) has now lost nine straight games. The Hurricanes are 15-16 overall, including a 6-14 mark in Atlantic Coast Conference play. On the road, Miami (FL) is just 2-10, and they have lost six straight games away from home.
For the season, Miami (FL) has been the favorite in 18 games, going 13-5 in those contests. The Hurricanes are favored by 1.5 points today, and they have gone 2-8 in their last 10 games on the road.
When looking at Miami’s ATS record this season, they are currently 14-15-2. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-7-1 and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they have gone 4-5-1 vs. the spread.
This season, the over/under record for Miami (FL) games is 14-17. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 142 points, which is lower than today’s over/under line of 147. So far, 12 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s line.
The Boston College Eagles Are Coming Off A Win
At home this season, Boston College has gone 11-7, and they are currently on a two-game winning streak. Over their last 10 games at home, they are 5-5. As the underdog, they have a record of 4-11. So far, they have been the underdog in 15 of their 31 games.
Most recently, the Eagles played Louisville, and they won by a score of 67-61. This season, they have gone 17-14, and in ACC play, they are 8-12. Their average scoring margin at home is +4.2, and on the road, it is -1.8. So far, they have gone 9-2 in non-conference games.
As the underdog this season, Boston College has gone just 4-9-2 against the spread. Their overall ATS record is 13-16-2, and they are 8-10 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Eagles have an ATS mark of just 1-7-2.
This season, the over/under record in Boston College games is 18-12-1. The average over/under line in their games is 145.1, and their matchups have averaged 147.8 points per game. Today’s over/under line of 147 is in line with that average. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average of 135 points per game.
Miami (FL) Offense Breakdown
In their previous game, the Hurricanes’ offense finished with 75 points, which is right in line with their current average of 76.1 points per contest. Offensively, the Hurricanes have a season long field goal percentage of 45%, which is 151st in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 68th in percentage and 42nd in three-pointers made.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norchad Omier (F) | 17.0 | 9.8 | 1.2 |
| Matthew Cleveland (G) | 13.7 | 6.1 | 1.6 |
| Wooga Poplar (G) | 13.4 | 4.8 | 2.2 |
Boston College Offense Breakdown
In contrast to their season average of 74.8 points per game, the Boston College had a below average performance. They scored 67 points against Louisville and had a field goal percentage of 43.1%. Claudell Harris Jr. led the team in scoring, putting up 18 points. Additionally, Devin McGlockton contributed 11 points for the Eagles.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinten Post (F) | 16.6 | 7.9 | 2.8 |
| Claudell Harris Jr. (G) | 13.3 | 3.6 | 2.1 |
| Jaeden Zackery (G) | 11.4 | 3.2 | 4.3 |
Miami (FL) Team Defense
At present, the Hurricanes’ defense is nationally ranked 215th, allowing 73.4 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Miami (FL)’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.6% this season.
Boston College Team Defense
Coming into today’s game, the Boston College defense is giving up an average of 73.1 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Boston College’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 35.1% this season.
Hurricanes vs Eagles Trends
- Across the Hurricanes last five road games, the team averaged 64 points per game while allowing 76. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 0-5 straight-up.
- Although Boston College has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-4-2. The team averaged 70 points per game in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Eagles have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Boston College posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
- As the betting favorite, the Hurricanes have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Miami (FL) posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
Hurricanes vs Eagles Prediction
As the underdogs with a spread of +1.5, we recommend going with the Eagles on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 147 and our model has the Hurricanes and Eagles finishing with a combined 142 points. Our pick is to take the under.
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Last updated:March 12, 2024 Boston College Eagles, Miami (FL) Hurricanes