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Virginia vs. Boston College
The Virginia Cavaliers will travel to the Silvio O. Conte Forum to take on the Boston College Eagles in an ACC matchup (7:00 p.m. ET, ACCNX). The Cavaliers will look to add on to their four-game winning streak in this game. On Saturday, Virginia defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a close 57-55 game. The Eagles will look to gain momentum from their 75-69 win on Saturday against the Florida State Seminoles. Boston College was able to snap their two-game losing streak lets see if they can start a winning streak of their own in this one.
Virginia Basketball
With an 21-4 record on the season and an 13-3 record in conference play, the Cavaliers are in first place in the ACC standings. Virginia has been solid this season both at home and on the road. The Cavaliers are 13-1 at home and 6-3 on the road. The Cavaliers have gotten production from their players this season. Virginia has three players averaging double digit points this season. Senior guard Armaan Franklin leads the team in points as he is averaging 12.7 points a game. They have also been led by their senior point guard Kihei Clark who is averaging 11.8 points and 5.8 assists (Which leads the team) a game this season.
In their win against Notre Dame at home, Notre Dame’s Dane Goodwin missed a potential game-winning three to pull the upset off. Clark led the way for Virginia finishing with 15 points and 4 assists. During the game Clark became the Cavaliers’ all-time assists leader. Franklin also had a great game finishing with 12 points. Senior guard Jayden Gardner got it done on the glass finishing with 8 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. In the win, Virginia struggled shooting the ball from deep as they shot 36.5% from the floor and 29.2% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Cavaliers are averaging 69.1 points a game on the season. Defensively, Virginia has been solid only allowing teams to score an average of 60.1 points a game on the season. Look to see if the Cavaliers defense can give the Eagles problems in this game.
Boston College Basketball
With an 13-15 record on the season and an 7-10 record in conference play, the Eagles are 6.5 games back from first place in the ACC standings. Boston College has been shaky this season at home as they are 8-6 in the Silvia O. Conte Forum. Look to see if they can pickup a huge conference game win at home against the Cavaliers.
Boston College has struggled to get production from anyone on their team this season. The Eagles have been led by senior forward Quinten Post who has had trouble staying healthy this year, but when he is he is averaging 16.4 points a game this season. In Post’s absence, senior guard Makai Ashton-Langford has stepped up as he leads the team in points and assists. Ashton-Langford is averaging 12.0 points and 2.7 assists a game this season. He has gotten help from sophomore guard Jaeden Zackery who is averaging 10.0 points a game this season.
In their win against Florida State on the road, Post had a monster game finishing with 21 points and 6 rebounds. Sophomore forward Devin McGlockton also had a great game finishing with 16 points and 7 rebounds. In the win, Boston College shot 45.2% from the floor and 47.1% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Eagles are averaging 66.0 points a game on the season. Defensively, Boston College has struggled allowing teams to score an average of 70.7 points a game on the season. Look to see if they can fix their offensive struggles when they welcome Virginia.
Virginia vs. Boston College Betting Odds
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- Spread: Virginia Cavaliers -8.5
- Over/Under: 125
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Virginia vs. Boston College all-time series
The Cavaliers and the Eagles have played each other 27 times since both teams were classified as major schools. Virginia has dominated the series with a 19-8 record against Boston College. The last time these two teams faced each other was on Jan. 28th when the Cavaliers won 76-57. In the win Franklin and Gardner combined for 36 points each scoring 18 points. Junior guard Reece Beekman also has a great game finding his teammates finishing with 11 points and 8 assists.
Trends to know
– Virginia is 2-6-1 ATS on the road this year.
– Boston College is 5-9 ATS at home this year.
– The Cavaliers are 7-8-1 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Eagles are 10-7 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Cavaliers are 9-10-1 ATS following a win this year.
– The Eagles are 3-9 ATS following a win this year.
Virginia vs. Boston College Prediction
I love Virginia in this spot on the road. I think their defense is just flat out too much for this Eagles offense. Boston College struggles enough already scoring the ball then once you add Virginia’s defense into the mix I don’t see how the Eagles will be able to keep with them. Also, Virginia has the size to compete with Boston College. With Clark running the show at point guard to I don’t see anyone on Boston College that can keep up with him. Virginia wins 74-61.
Virginia vs. Boston College Prediction: Virginia Cavaliers cover the spread (-8.5).
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