Syracuse vs Boston College Picks and Predictions for Saturday, January 17, 2026
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Syracuse vs Boston College Information
The Syracuse Orange will be on the road Saturday afternoon for a 2:00 PM matchup in Chestnut Hill, MA, against the Boston College Eagles. Syracuse has 12 wins and 5 losses this season, coming into Saturday having won the last 5, including 3 in a row, following an 8-point home victory against Florida State. The Boston College Eagles return home Saturday afternoon three games below .500 and winless in ACC play, riding a 4-game skid after a 24-point road loss to Clemson last time out. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.
Syracuse Preview
Offensively, Syracuse is scoring the ball well this season, averaging 75.9 points on 47% shooting from the floor, and the Orange have averaged 84 points per game over their last four wins. Defensively, Syracuse has done just enough this season, holding opponents to 66.9 points per game through 17 games played. JJ Starling is leading Syracuse this season, averaging 11.3 points per game. Donnie Freeman has averaged 20.4 points per game this season for Syracuse, but has played just eight times. Naithan George is 3rd on the roster, 10.3 points to go along with the team’s leading 5.6 assists. William Kyle III averages 9.8 points to go along with a team-leading 7.8 rebounds per game.
Boston College Preview
The Boston College offense has been below average this season, scoring 67.9 points on 40% shooting from the floor, and the Eagles have averaged 59 points per game over their last four losses. Defensively, Boston College is allowing 68.2 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 73.25 points per game during its current 4-game losing streak. Donald Hand Jr. leads the Boston College offense this season, averaging 14.4 points per game. Fred Payne is second on the team, averaging 14.1 points, to go along with a team-leading 2.8 assists. Boden Kapke averages 9 points in just under 24 minutes per game. Big man Aiden Shaw averages 4 points and leads the team, pulling in 6.9 rebounds per game this season.
Syracuse vs Boston College Prediction
Syracuse is the better team in this matchup and will do the work Saturday afternoon. Look for the Orange to ride their current hot streak against a struggling Boston College team. Take Syracuse Saturday afternoon to do the job as they get the win and cover in Massachusetts, extending their winning streak. Final Score Prediction, Syracuse Orange win and cover 75-65.
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