Boston College at Miami basketball: Game 29 info, live stream, odds, TV
The Miami basketball team will attempt to end a seven-game losing streak when it hosts Boston College in the final home game of the 2023-24 season. Miami returns from a nine-day layoff. The Hurricanes lost 75-71 at North Carolina on February 26.
Boston College beat Miami 85-77 in Chestnut Hill last month. The Eagles travel south with a four game losing streak. Boston College and Miami shot exceptionally well the last time the two teams played. Miami made 27-51 from the floor and 13 - 26 threes. Boston College made 28-59 field goals and 15-30 threes.
Boston College has not won since its victory over Miami last month. Nijel Pack is reportedly expected to return after missing the last four games. and Wooga Poplar, who has missed the last two games for Miami. Injuries have hindered Miami throughout the season. One starter has been out in the majority of Miami's ACC games.
Miami is locked into the opening round of the ACC Tournament on Tuesday. The Hurricanes hope to build momentum with wins over Boston College and Florida State on Saturday before beginning the ACC Tournament. Miami hopes to avoid a season sweep in Tallahassee after playing Boston College.
Boston College at Miami basketball: Game information
Date: Wed., Mar. 6, 2024, Time: 7 p.m. ET, Location: Coral Gables, Fla., Arena: Watsco Center Live Stats: Miami.statbroadcast.com, Television: ESPNU, Radio: 560 WQAM, Series: 29-28, Miami, at Miami: 16-11, At BC 11-15, Neutral 2-2, Last Meeting: 85-77, BC (2/17/24)
Miami (15-14, 6-12 ACC), Head coach Jim Larrañaga (Providence, 1971)Career record 740-497 (40th yr) | At Miami 270-163, versus Boston College 16-4, Boston College (15-14, 6-12) Head Coach Earl Grant (Georgia College ‘00) Record at BC 44-51 (Two Years) Career Record 171-140 (Nine Years)
Boston College at Miami: Point Spread and Over/Under
Boston College at Miami: FanDuel Odds: Spread: Miami minus 5.5 Total: 152.5, Moneyline: Boston College +190 Miami -235 Courtesy FanDuel.
Prediction
Before covering the points spread versus North Carolina, it was easy to be against the Hurricanes. Trusting Miami on the points or the moneyline is too difficult. Thirteen of the last 17 Miami games have gone under. Boston College is likely to slow the pace. Take the under with confidence.
Miami enters its last home game of the season with a chance send the fans off with positive memories. If Miami is going to make a run in the ACC Tournament they need to build momentum this week versus Boston College and Florida State. Miami will begin the ACC Tournament on Tuesday in Washington D.C.