Boston College Eagles vs SMU Mustangs Picks & Prediction for Saturday, February 21, 2026

By: Thomas Pemberton Published 02/21/2026, 02:45 AM ET

An ACC matchup will go down on Saturday when the SMU Mustangs will host the Boston College Eagles. Boston College is a double digit underdog in this matchup as they are in jeopardy of losing their eighth straight game. SMU has been very impressive at home and are coming off of a win. Tipoff is scheduled for 4:00 PM est at the Moody Coliseum. Keep reaching for my Boston College vs SMU pick to find all of our expert's Free College Basketball Picks Here.

Eagles Continues To Struggle

The Boston College Eagles roll into the weekend riding a seven game losing streak. Boston College lost to Florida State 80-72 in their last game played. The Eagles were winning by 10 points heading into the half but were blown out by 18 points in the second half. Fred Payne led the Eagles in the loss with 22 points. Payne leads Boston College on the season with 15.2 points scored per game. The Eagles are 9-17 on the season with a 1-7 road record. Boston College has won just two of their last ten games. The Eagles are averaging 67.6 points scored per game with 7.4 made three pointers.

Mustangs Have Been Impressive On Their Home Court

The SMU Mustangs are 18-8 on the season with a 14-2 home court record. SMU has won six of their last ten games. The Mustangs beat #21 Louisville 95-85 in their last game played. Jaron Pierre led the way in the win with 25 points and 7 rebounds. Boopie Miller added 23 points and had 9 assists. Miller leads SMU on the season with 19 points scored per game. SMU is averaging 86.5 points scored per game with 8.3 made three pointers. The Mustangs are shooting 38.1% from behind the three point line.

Boston College vs SMU Spread Pick

Boston College +15.5

The SMU Mustangs head into this matchup as a -15.5 home favorite. Both the Mustangs and the Eagles have covered the spread in 12 games this season. Boston College hasn't lost by more than 10 points in each of their last four games. SMU is the clear and better team at home but the value is with the underdog.

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Boston College vs SMU Over/Under Pick

OVER 149.5

The over/under is set at 149.5 points in this matchup. Watch for SMU to keep a fast pace in this game with an aggressive offensive style of play. Boston College will try to keep pace but just don't have the depth or talent to do so. Watch for a high scoring game with SMU in complete control.

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