Virginia Cavaliers vs Boston College Eagles Picks and Predictions for Saturday, January 31, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Virginia Cavaliers will be on the road Saturday afternoon with the 1:30 PM match-up inside the Conte Forum against the Boston College Eagles, and we have you ready to roll with our Virginia vs Boston College prediction. Virginia is ranked 17th nationally entering Saturday with 17 wins and 3 losses. Boston College returns home Saturday afternoon, two games below .500 this season through 20 games played. The Cavaliers come into Saturday having won the last five, following a three-point double overtime victory against Notre Dame. The Boston College Eagles come into Saturday having lost three of the last five, following a four-point road loss to Notre Dame. Read more about this Siena vs Iona prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Virginia tries to keep it rolling
The Virginia Cavaliers’ offense has been stout this season, averaging 84.6 points on 47% shooting from the floor. Defensively, the Cavaliers have been elite, holding opponents to 69.5 points per game this season. Offensively, Virginia was the better team in its last outing, scoring 100 points, including 27 in overtime, on 48% shooting and knocking down 10 3-pointers. Defensively, Virginia struggled, allowing many seven-pointers as Notre Dame shot 48% from the floor and 41% from beyond the arc. Virginia won the rebounding battle by 5 and forced 10 turnovers to seal the victory. Thijs De Ridder led the way for the Virginia offense in their last outing with 32 points on 20 shots and 34 minutes. Sam Lewis chipped in heavily with 21 points on 13 shots in 43 minutes of action.
Thijs De Ridder leads the Virginia offense this season, averaging 17 points per game. Malik Thomas is second on the team this season with 12.9 points, and Chance Mallory is averaging 10.5 points per game. Sam Lewis is the fourth player on the roster in double digits, averaging 10.5 points per game. Big man Johann Grunloh averages 8.3 points to go along with the team-leading 6.4 rebounds per game.
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Boston College tries to get a conference win
The Boston College offense has been below average this season, averaging just 68.2 points on 40% shooting from the floor, and the Eagles are averaging 58.6 points per game over their last three losses. Defensively, Boston College is allowing 68.2 points per game this season through 20 games played. Offensively, Boston College was terrible in its last outing, scoring 64 points on 40% shooting from the floor and 28% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Boston College was outmatched, allowing 68 points, including 44 in the second half, as Notre Dame shot 41% from the floor and knocked down 6 3-pointers. Boston College lost the rebounding battle by 4 and turned the ball over 9 times in the loss. Fred Payne led the show from Boston College offense in their last outing with 18 points on 17 shots. Donald Hand Jr. added a second-best 17 points in 33 minutes.
Fred Payne leads the Boston College offense this season, averaging 15.1 points and three assists per game. Donald Hand Jr. is second on the team, averaging 14.2 points per game. Aiden Shaw averages 4.1 points and leads Boston College with 6.8 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Boston College:
- Nick Petronio (Questionable) - Undisclosed
Virginia vs Boston College Pick
- Virginia vs Boston College Spread Pick
Virginia is a much better team in this game, and it will show from the opening minutes Saturday afternoon. Look for the Cavaliers to dominate this game on both sides of the ball as they execute against a lackluster Boston College team. Take Virginia Saturday to roll to an easy road conference victory against Boston College. Take the Cavaliers to get the winning cover on the road as they continue the push for the top spot in the acc.
- Virginia vs Boston College Over/Under Pick
Boston College is a terrible offensive team, and that will continue Saturday against an elite defensive unit. Look for Boston College to struggle every minute of this game, as points will come at a premium. Take Virginia to control this game on both sides of the ball as they roll to an easy win and cover. Take the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday to get the winning cover on the road as the total goes well under the number.
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