Boston College Eagles vs Miami Hurricanes Picks and Prediction for Saturday, February 28, 2026
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Boston College travels to Coral Gables for an ACC matchup at Watsco Center on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles are 10-18 overall and 3-12 in conference play, tied for 15th in the ACC after a 68-67 win over Wake Forest in their last outing. Miami is 22-6 overall and 11-4 in ACC play, sitting 3rd in the conference following an 83-73 road win over Florida State. Build your bankroll with our free college basketball picks.
Game Information
- Date: Saturday, February 28
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Location: Watsco Center, Coral Gables, FL
- TV: ACC Network
Boston College Eagles Preview
Boston College averages 67.7 points per game while shooting 40.9% from the field and just 30.1% from three-point range. Fred Payne leads the Eagles with an average of 15.7 points and hands out 2.6 assists per contest, while Donald Hand Jr. adds 13.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per game as as the second leading scorer. Aidan Shaw controls the glass with 6.3 rebounds per contest, and Chase Forte contributes 5.9 points and a team-high 2.9 assists per game. The Eagles average 36.6 rebounds and 11.5 assists per contest. Defensively, Boston College allows 70.5 points per game but has struggled to generate consistent offense in ACC play.
Injury Report: Nick Petronio is out.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 67.7
- Points Allowed: 70.5
- Rebounds: 36.6
- Assists: 11.5
- Steals: 4.6
- Blocks: 4.4
- Turnovers: 10.3
Miami Hurricanes Preview
Miami averages 82.9 points per game while shooting 50.5% from the field and 34.0% from beyond the arc. Malik Reneau averages 19.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per contest to lead the ‘Canes in scoring, providing a strong interior presence. Tre Donaldson adds 16.6 points and a team-high 5.9 assists per game as Miami’s playmaker, while Ernest Udeh Jr. pulls down 9.4 rebounds per contest to anchor the paint. Miami averages 38.4 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game. On defense, the Hurricanes allow 70.6 points per contest and average 7.8 steals per game.
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Injury Report: Treyvon Maddox and Marcus Allen are out.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 82.9
- Points Allowed: 70.6
- Rebounds: 38.4
- Assists: 16.3
- Steals: 7.8
- Blocks: 3.3
- Turnovers: 11.4
Boston College Eagles vs Miami Hurricanes Prediction
Miami holds a significant scoring advantage at 82.9 points per game compared to 67.7 for Boston College. The Hurricanes also shoot over 50% from the field and face an Eagles team that has struggled offensively throughout the season. With Reneau leading the attack and Donaldson directing the tempo, Miami will control this matchup at home. Final Score Prediction: Miami Hurricanes win and cover ATS, 87-66.
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