Virginia vs Boston College College Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 31

The Virginia Cavaliers (17-3, 6-2 ACC) aim to continue a four-game road winning streak when they visit the Boston College Eagles (9-11, 2-5 ACC) on January 31, 2026.

Before you place your bet on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Virginia vs. Boston College Game Info and Odds

• Game day: Saturday, January 31, 2026
• Game time: 1:30 p.m. ET
• TV channel: The CW Network
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Arena: Silvio O. Conte Forum

Virginia vs. Boston College Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Virginia win (76.3%)

Before making a bet on Saturday's Virginia-Boston College spread (Virginia -12.5) or total (138.5 points), read the betting insights and trends below.

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Virginia vs. Boston College: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Virginia has covered 12 times in 20 games with a spread this season.
• Boston College has covered eight times in 20 games with a spread this season.
• As a 12.5-point underdog or more in 2025-26, Boston College is 2-1 against the spread compared to the 5-4 ATS record Virginia racks up as a 12.5-point favorite.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than road games. They have covered six times in 11 games at home, and they've covered four times in six games on the road.
• The Eagles have been better against the spread on the road (3-3-0) than at home (5-6-0) this season.
• Virginia's record against the spread in conference play is 5-3-0.
• Boston College has covered the spread five times in seven ACC games.

Virginia vs. Boston College: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Virginia has been chosen as the moneyline favorite in 15 games this year and has walked away with the win 12 times (80%) in those games.
• The Cavaliers have yet to lose in seven games when named as moneyline favorite of -1053 or better.
• Boston College has compiled a 3-7 record in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 30% of those games).
• The Eagles have played as a moneyline underdog of +660 or longer in only two games this season, which they lost both.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies Virginia has a 91.3% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.

Virginia vs. Boston College Head-to-Head Comparison

• Offensively, Virginia was the fifth-worst team in the nation (64.8 points per game) last season. Defensively, it was 39th (66.8 points conceded per game).
• Virginia was the worst squad in the country in rebounds per game (26.8) and 104th in rebounds conceded (30.1) last season.
• At 14.7 assists per game last year, Virginia was 93rd in college basketball.
• In terms of turnovers, Virginia was 25th-best in college basketball in committing them (9.3 per game) last year. However, it was 19th-worst in forcing them (9.2 per game).
• Boston College was 269th in the country last season with 70.4 points per game. At the other end, it ranked 289th with 75.8 points allowed per contest.
• With 31.1 boards per game, Boston College ranked 229th in college basketball. It gave up 32.5 rebounds per contest, which ranked 270th in college basketball.
• Last year Boston College ranked 319th in college basketball in assists, putting up 11.5 per game.
• Boston College ranked 201st in college basketball with 11.3 turnovers per game last year. Meanwhile, it ranked 274th with 10.3 forced turnovers per contest.

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