UMass vs. Boston College, Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Use Code WWWC The UMass Minutemen play the BC Eagles in the MGM Springfield Basketball Hall of Fame Classic on Wednesday at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. UMass improved to 6-3 following its 80-60 victory over UMass Lowell on Saturday. The Minutemen have won three straight. Boston College is 5-5 following its 67-63 victory over New Haven, and the Eagles have won two of the last three. Make sure to read this in-depth UMass Minutemen vs Boston College Eagles prediction. Stay ahead of the tournament curve with our NCAAB picks for the UMass Minutemen at Boston College Eagles prediction.
UMass takes on another New England opponent
The UMass Minutemen score an average of 78.2 points (219th) per game, shooting 46.3% (139th) overall and 32.1% (239th) from 3-point range. UMass is holding opponents to an average of 71.2 points per game (106th), allowing 44.2% shooting overall (222nd) and 27.6% from 3-point range (26th).
Marcus Banks Jr is the leading scorer for UMass, averaging 17.2 points per game on 43.1% shooting, while Leonardo Bettiol is second, averaging 16.4 points per game on 58.2% shooting. UMass has two other players who average double figures in scoring. The Minutemen grab an average of 36.4 rebounds per game, led by Bettiol, averaging 8.1 boards per game. Danny Carbuccia is the leader in assists, averaging 5.3 per game, while Jayden Ndjigue is the leader in steals at 1.6 per game, and Daniel Hankins-Sanford is the swat leader, averaging 0.8 blocked shots per game.
Injuries: UMass does not have any players listed on its injury report.
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BC is struggling on offense
The Boston College Eagles score an average of just 70.8 points (331st) per game, while shooting a dismal 40.4% (342nd) overall and 29.2% (331st) from 3-point territory. At the other end of the court, the Eagles allow an average of 66.6 points per game (33rd), holding opponents to 39.8% (56th) shooting overall and 26.8% (17th) from three-point land.
Donald Hand Jr. leads Boston College in scoring, averaging 14.8 points per game on only 32.8% shooting, while Fred Payne is second in scoring, averaging 12.8 points per game on 40.9% shooting. Hand Jr. is shooting just 19.1% from three-point territory. Boston College does not have any other players averaging double figures in scoring. The Eagles grab an average of 40.1 rebounds per game, led by Aidan Shaw, averaging 8.0 boards per game, and Payne is the leader in steals at 0.9 per game, while also the dish leader, averaging 2.8 assists per game. Jayden Hastings is the swat leader, averaging 1.6 blocked shots per game.
Injuries: Boston College does not have any players listed on its injury report.
UMass Minutemen at Boston College Eagles Pick
Spread Pick for the UMass vs. BC
- Boston College -2.5 (4 units)
The Boston College Eagles are not performing well offensively, averaging just 70.0 points per game on 40.4% shooting but the Eagles have a very strong defense that allows an average of only 66.6 points per game while holding opponents to 39.8% shooting overall, which is 56th in the nation, and 26.8% shooting from three-point territory, which is 17th best in the country. UMass allows 71.2 points per game on 44.2% shooting. UMass has failed to cover the number in four of the last seven games. The Minutemen will have a hard time scoring on a regular basis against a tough Boston College defense, and while Boston College does not shoot that well, the Eagles will score enough to win on a neutral court.
Over/Under Pick for UMass vs. BC
- Under 141 (4 units)
The total has finished under in two of Boston College's last three games and in four of the Eagles' last six games. The total has also finished under in two of UMass’ last three games. As mentioned previously, Boston College holds opponents to 66.6 points per game on just 39.8% shooting, and the UMass defense is solid as well, allowing an average of 71.2 points per game and holding opponents to the 26th lowest three-point shooting percentage at 27.6%.
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