Half-time report
Miami is on the road but doesn’t seem to be in any worse shape. They have a bit of a lead as they currently lead Boston College 41-29.
Miami came into the game with extra motivation after the loss they suffered the last time these two teams met. We’ll see if they are able to flip the script or if it will just be more of the same.
Who’s playing
Miami Hurricanes @ Boston College Eagles
Current records: Miami 4-8, Boston College 8-5
How to watch
What you need to know
Miami and Boston College have been tied 5-5 since February 2019, but not for long. The two will face off in an ACC battle on Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET at the Silvio O. Conte Forum. The Hurricanes will no doubt be hoping to end a six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Miami fought the good fight in their overtime match against Mt St Mary’s last Saturday, but ended up with a less than desirable result. They suffered a 78-74 blowout in the loss column at the hands of the Mountaineers. The Hurricanes took an early lead (up by 12 with 1:49 left in the first quarter), but unfortunately, they were unable to maintain that momentum.
Despite the loss, Miami got strong performances from Matthew Cleveland, who had 19 points in addition to six rebounds and two steals, and Jalil Bethea, who had 17 points plus three steals.
Meanwhile, Boston College defeated FDU 78-70 on Saturday.
Boston College can attribute much of its success to Chad Venning, who went 8 out of 10 en route to 18 points plus five rebounds and four blocks, and Donald Hand Jr., who had a double-double with 29 points and ten rebounds. Venning’s performance made up for a slower game against SMU last Saturday. The team also received help from Dion Brown, who had eight points and eight rebounds.
Miami’s loss dropped their record to 4-8. As for Boston College, its victory brought its record to 8-5.
Looking ahead, Miami should win a close contest, except for the buzzers. This will be the first time they play as road favorites this season.
Miami fell well behind Boston College in their previous game in March 2024, losing 81-65. Can Miami avenge its loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll know soon enough.
Odds
Miami is a slight 2.5-point favorite against Boston College, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The punters were perfectly in tune with the betting community on this point, as the game opened with a 2.5 point spread and stayed there.
The over/under is 145.5 points.
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History of the series
Both Boston College and Miami have 5 wins in their last 10 games.
- March 12, 2024 – Boston College 81 vs. Miami 65
- March 6, 2024 – Boston College 67 vs. Miami 57
- February 17, 2024 – Boston College 85 vs. Miami 77
- January 11, 2023 – Miami 88 vs. Boston College 72
- March 10, 2022 – Miami 71 vs. Boston College 69
- March 02, 2022 – Miami 81 vs. Boston College 70
- March 5, 2021 – Miami 80 vs. Boston College 76
- January 12, 2021 – Boston College 84 vs. Miami 62
- February 12, 2020 – Miami 85 vs. Boston College 58
- February 17, 2019 – Boston College 64 vs. Miami 57
