Virginia Tech vs. Boston College betting: College basketball preview for March 3

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The Boston College Eagles (10-19, 3-13 ACC) visit the Virginia Tech Hokies (18-11, 7-9 ACC) after losing nine straight road games. The Hokies are double-digit favorites by 11.5 points in the matchup, which tips at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The matchup has a point total of 142.5.

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Virginia Tech vs. Boston College betting lines

  • Virginia Tech moneyline odds to win: -847
  • Boston College moneyline odds to win: +556
  • Spread: Virginia Tech (-11.5)
  • Total: 142.5

Virginia Tech statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Virginia Tech owns a worse record against the spread in home games (8-8-0) than it does on the road (8-1-0).
  • The Hokies have hit the over on the total in eight of 16 home games (50%). They’ve fared better on the road, topping the total in five of nine matchups (55.6%).

Recent trends

  • The Hokies’ offense has been less productive over their last 10 games, putting up 72.4 points a contest compared to the 78.9 they’ve averaged this season.
  • The last 10 games have seen Virginia Tech give up 0.9 more points per game (75.5) than its season-long average (74.6).
  • The Hokies’ past 10 outings have seen them make 9.0 three-pointers per game while shooting 38.0% from deep. Both numbers are up from their 2025-26 averages of 8.5 makes and 35.7%.

Virginia Tech betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 17-12-0 (Home: 8-8-0; Away: 8-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 11.5+: 4-3-0 (As Favorite: 7-8-0; As Underdog: 10-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 15-14-0 (Home: 8-8-0; Away: 5-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-2 (Home: 12-2; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-9 (Home: 1-1; Away: 3-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.5 (166th in nation) 44.7 (210th) 31.9 (188th) 31.7 (227th) 14.5 (132nd) 9.8 (56th)

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Boston College statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Boston College’s winning percentage against the spread, both home and away, is .500. It is 8-8-0 ATS on its home court and 5-5-0 on the road.
  • Eagles games have finished above the over/under less often at home (five times out of 16) than away (four of 10) this year.
  • This season the Eagles are 3-6 at home when moneyline underdogs (.333 winning percentage). On the road they are 1-9 (.100).

Recent trends

  • Over their past 10 games, the Eagles are scoring 65.0 points per contest, compared to their season average of 67.2.
  • In its past 10 games, Boston College is giving up 75.5 points per game, 4.8 more points than its season average (70.7).
  • In their last 10 games, the Eagles are sinking 7.2 three-pointers per contest, 0.2 fewer threes than their season average (7.4). They have a better three-point percentage over their past 10 games (30.0%) compared to their season average (29.9%).

Boston College betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-16-0 (Home: 8-8-0; Away: 5-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 11.5+: 5-3-0 (As Favorite: 2-8-0; As Underdog: 11-8-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-18-0 (Home: 5-11-0; Away: 4-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-4 (Home: 6-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-15 (Home: 3-6; Away: 1-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
40.9 (347th in nation) 42.9 (98th) 32.9 (119th) 34.4 (340th) 11.4 (339th) 10.1 (86th)
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