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Duke @ Boston College

Current Records: Duke 20-4; Boston College 9-13

What to Know

The Boston College Eagles have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the #7 Duke Blue Devils and are hoping to record their first win since Dec. 9 of 2017. BC and the Blue Devils will face off in an ACC battle at 5 p.m. ET Saturday at Silvio O. Conte Forum. Duke should still be feeling good after a victory, while BC will be looking to regain their footing.

BC came up short against the Syracuse Orange on Tuesday, falling 73-64. A silver lining for BC was the play of guard Jaeden Zackery, who had 18 points and six assists along with six rebounds.

Meanwhile, Duke didn't have too much trouble with the Clemson Tigers on the road on Thursday as they won 82-64. The Blue Devils can attribute much of their success to guard Trevor Keels, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 11 boards.

The Eagles have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 13.50 point spread they are up against. Now might not be the best time to take BC against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past two consecutive games.

BC was pulverized by Duke 86-51 when the two teams previously met in March of last year. The defeat knocked BC out of the playoffs, so expect them to come at Duke with a vengeful fire.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
  • Where: Silvio O. Conte Forum -- Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
  • TV: ACC Network
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $71.28

Odds

The Blue Devils are a big 13.5-point favorite against the Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Blue Devils as a 14-point favorite.

Over/Under: -108

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Series History

Duke have won seven out of their last eight games against Boston College.

  • Mar 09, 2021 - Duke 86 vs. Boston College 51
  • Jan 06, 2021 - Duke 83 vs. Boston College 82
  • Feb 04, 2020 - Duke 63 vs. Boston College 55
  • Dec 31, 2019 - Duke 88 vs. Boston College 49
  • Feb 05, 2019 - Duke 80 vs. Boston College 55
  • Dec 09, 2017 - Boston College 89 vs. Duke 84
  • Jan 07, 2017 - Duke 93 vs. Boston College 82
  • Jan 02, 2016 - Duke 81 vs. Boston College 64