Who's Playing

Boston College @ Syracuse

Current Records: Boston College 9-15; Syracuse 13-12

What to Know

The Boston College Eagles have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Syracuse Orange and are hoping to record their first win since Feb. 28 of 2018. BC's road trip will continue as they head to Carrier Dome at noon ET Saturday to face off against 'Cuse. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W.'

It was close but no cigar for the Eagles as they fell 99-95 to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Wednesday. Boston College's defeat came about despite a quality game from guard DeMarr Langford Jr., who had 23 points in addition to seven boards.

Meanwhile, the Orange ended up a good deal behind the Virginia Tech Hokies when they played on Saturday, losing 71-59. One thing holding 'Cuse back was the mediocre play of forward Cole Swider, who did not have his best game: he played for 40 minutes but put up just eight points on 4-for-13 shooting.

BC is expected to lose this next one by 8.5. They are currently two-for-two against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

BC is now 9-15 while 'Cuse sits at 13-12. Two numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Eagles are 52nd worst in college basketball in points per game, with only 66.2 on average. The Orange have experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the contest with the 37th most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 74.6 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: Carrier Dome -- Syracuse, New York
  • TV: ESPN University
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $6.00

Odds

The Orange are a big 8.5-point favorite against the Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Orange as a 9-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Syracuse have won 11 out of their last 13 games against Boston College.

  • Feb 08, 2022 - Syracuse 73 vs. Boston College 64
  • Feb 13, 2021 - Syracuse 75 vs. Boston College 67
  • Dec 12, 2020 - Syracuse 101 vs. Boston College 63
  • Mar 03, 2020 - Syracuse 84 vs. Boston College 71
  • Jan 15, 2020 - Syracuse 76 vs. Boston College 50
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Syracuse 67 vs. Boston College 56
  • Jan 30, 2019 - Syracuse 77 vs. Boston College 71
  • Feb 28, 2018 - Boston College 85 vs. Syracuse 70
  • Jan 24, 2018 - Syracuse 81 vs. Boston College 63
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Syracuse 76 vs. Boston College 53
  • Jan 01, 2017 - Boston College 96 vs. Syracuse 81
  • Feb 14, 2016 - Syracuse 75 vs. Boston College 61
  • Jan 13, 2016 - Syracuse 62 vs. Boston College 40

Injury Report for Syracuse

  • Jesse Edwards: Out for the Season (Wrist)

Injury Report for Boston College

  • T.J. Bickerstaff: Game-Time Decision (Calf)
  • Quinten Post: Game-Time Decision (Illness)