Miami at Boston College 2/17/19 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/21/2019 at 11:34 AM ET

The Miami Hurricanes visit Silvio Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts on Sunday to play the Boston College Eagles in an ACC showdown. Miami improved to 11-13 overall and 3-9 in the ACC following its 65-64 victory over Clemson on Wednesday. The Hurricanes’ Zach Johnson hit a jump shot with just 0.4 seconds left in regulation to give the Canes the win.

Boston College improved to 12-11 overall and 3-8 on the season following its 66-57 win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday. The Eagles were led by Ky Bowman with 14 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. However, three of the five Eagles starters were injured and all three are questionable for Sunday. Chris Lykes leads the Hurricanes in scoring and assists with averages of 17.1 points and 3.3 assists per game. Ebuka Izundu leads Miami in rebounds with an average of 8.8 per game. Five players in all are scoring in double figures for the Hurricanes. Miami is shooting 44.4% from the field and 34.8% from 3-point territory.

Ky Bowman leads the Eagles in scoring and assists with averages of 20.0 points and 3.7 assists per game. Steffon Mitchell leads BC in rebounding with an average of 7.7 per game. Four players average double figures in scoring for the Eagles. Boston College is shooting 43.7% from the field and 32.8% from 3-point territory.

Miami has not fared well against Boston College of late, but the underdog (Canes) has covered the number in each of the last 6 meetings and Boston College could be playing without three starters who were injured against Pittsburgh. The Eagles have failed to cover 4 of the last 5 in ACC play. Final Score Prediction, Miami Hurricanes win and cover ATS 73-65.

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