The 2024 ACC Tournament is set to begin on Tuesday, and there is one game at night that tends to stand out from the matchups. The Miami Hurricanes will be taking on the Boston College Eagles, and both teams are desperate for a win in this matchup.
This has been an extremely frustrating season for the Miami Hurricanes as they finished the regular season at 15-16. Miami comes into this game having lost nine straight games, but a number of those losses were close.
Boston College has been extremely inconsistent all season long, but they are still just 17-14 on the year. The Eagles are coming into this game on a two-game winning streak and that will give them some momentum.
Miami is coming into this game as a 1.5-point betting favorite, and the over/under line is set at 147.5 total points.
Hurricanes Want to Run
Even though the Miami Hurricanes have not been winning games this season, they have been playing a very exciting brand of basketball. Miami is coming into this game scoring over 76 points per game, but they also give up nearly 74 points per game.
The Hurricanes are not typically concerned with playing defense, but they are going to keep pressure on the Boston College guards. If Miami is able to create some turnovers in this game then that will lead to even more easy baskets.
Norchad Omier has had a huge season for Miami with 17 points per game, and he will be looking to establish himself in the paint in this game.
Eagles Need to Defend
The Boston College Eagles have had a tough time on defense all season long as they are giving up over 73 points per game. What makes that number even worse is the fact that Boston College is not a team that plays at a fast pace.
The Eagles have been great on the defensive end of the floor during this two game winning streak, and that will be the goal in this one as well. Boston College is scoring 74 points per game, but they don’t always shoot the ball well.
Forward Quinten Post is scoring 16.6 points per game to lead this team, but he is going to need some help to keep up with the Miami Hurricanes.
Miami Picks Up a Win
Both of these teams have not been as good as expected this season, and that is going to lead to an interesting matchup in this one. These are two teams that love to score the basketball, but it will be Miami that has more success on offense in this game.
Boston College might come into this game with some momentum, but they just aren’t good enough on the defensive end to win this game. The Eagles will be able to keep this game close, but ultimately they are going to see their season end.
Bet on the Miami Hurricanes to come up with a win in this game as they are able to cover the small spread in this matchup.
