The Boston College Eagles take on the FAU Owls in Boca Raton, FL. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET on ESPNU.
FAU is favored by -1.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -120. The total is set at 149.5 points.
Here’s my Boston College vs. FAU predictions and college basketball picks for November 3, 2025.
Boston College vs FAU Prediction
My Pick: FAU -1.5
My Boston College vs FAU best bet is on the Owls to cover the spread. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
Boston College vs FAU Odds
| Boston College Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -110 | 149.5 -110o / -110u | +100 |
| FAU Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -110 | 149.5 -110o / -110u | -120 |
- Boston College vs FAU spread: FAU -1.5
- Boston College vs FAU over/under: 149.5 points
- Boston College vs FAU moneyline: Boston College +100, FAU -120
Boston College vs FAU College Basketball Betting Preview
The Bet Labs "Starting Anew Favs" system identifies college basketball teams that open the season as favorites despite performing poorly against the spread the previous year.
The Florida Atlantic Owls were 12-20-1 (37.5%) against the spread in the 2024-25 season. FAU also had a -1.3 ATS plus/minus.
The betting market often overlooks these programs due to their past struggles, yet the opening line reflects renewed optimism from oddsmakers.
The idea is that teams with low public confidence but market support in Game 1 are primed for early-season correction, as new rosters, improved coaching or offseason adjustments reset expectations.
According to TeamRankings, the Owls are projected close to a .500 record, while the Boston College Eagles are candidates for the bottom spot in the ACC.
With totals capped at 159.5, these matchups tend to feature balanced scoring rather than chaotic shootouts, rewarding disciplined teams that can control tempo.
Starting the year as a favorite signals that the team’s reputation is being rebuilt, and history shows these “starting anew” teams, such as FAU tonight, often outperform early when bettors are still anchored to last year’s perceptions.
My Pick: FAU -1.5
