Boston College Eagles at Providence Friars Betting Tips
On Saturday night, one of the greatest, oldest, and most intense college hockey rivalries will renew when the Providence Friars host the Boston College Eagles.
Boston College and Providence have met 193 times, with Boston College holding a 123-54-16 record advantage against the Friars.
Both of these proud programs are nationally ranked. Boston College is ranked 12th in the nation, while Providence is ranked 14th.
Boston College has been to the Frozen Four as recently as 2024, has made the NCAA Tournament the past two seasons, and was the Hockey East Conference champions in 2025.
Providence is coming off an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2025 and last made the Frozen Four in 2019.
Boston College is second to the Connecticut Huskies in the Hockey East standings, while Providence is tied for third place with the Boston University Terriers.
Boston College at Providence Preview
On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the Providence Friars will host the Boston College Eagles at Schneider Arena in Providence, RI. Faceoff time is 7 p.m. ET with television coverage on ESPN+.
Public Betting Odds Factors
- Although College Hockey is a niche sport, its following has much greater knowledge from a fan and college hockey betting perspective. This game is circled on the calendar, and betting traffic will be strong.
- Boston College is the bigger brand with a larger following, which could drive up its hockey betting price.
- Providence is a quality program that could offer greater value given its powerful Boston College brand.
Boston College at Providence Predictions
Handicapping Factors to Consider
- Boston College is led by Dean Letourneau. The sophomore forward has a team-best 11 goals with 8 assists for 19 points and is an impressive +10.
- Sophomore forward James Hagens adds 10 goals with eight assists for 18 points and a +3.
- Boston College’s top goaltender is Louka Cloutier. The freshman Cloutier has a record of 10-4-1 with a 2.15 goals against average and a save percentage of .913.
- Providence is led by freshman forward Roger McQueen. McQueen has eight goals, 10 assists, 18 points, and is a +3.
- Sophomore forward John Mustard adds eight goals, eight assists, 16 points, and a +2.
- Both Providence goalies, Jack Parsons (1.99 GAA, .917 save percentage) and Phillip Svedeback (2.32 GAA, .918 save percentage), have been effective.
- Boston College has dominated its series with Providence and has more quality firepower.
Boston College at Providence Prime Best Bet: Boston College Eagles
Boston College at Providence Betting Tips
Boston College Eagles
- The Boston College Eagles are 11-6-1 overall and 7-3 in Hockey East.
- Last week, the Eagles routed Stonehill 8-2 at home on Chestnut Hill for a resounding payout.
- The Eagles have scored 60 goals while allowing 45.
- Boston College is 22.8% on the power play and 83.6% on Power play efficiency.
Providence Friars
- Last week, the Providence Friars swept the then #12-ranked Maine Black Bears at home by scores of 6-1 and 3-0.
- Providence has a record of 11-7-2 and is 6-2 in Hockey East.
- Providence has scored 63 goals and allowed 47.
- Providence is 24.7% on the power play and has a penalty killing rate of 82.5%.
Boston College at Providence Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Boston College is on a heater with five payouts in its most recent six games.
Four of those six Boston College games had a combined seven or more goals total.
Providence is also hot with five payouts in its last six games,
Four of those six games had a combined scoring total of six goals or higher.
Boston College beat Providence in five of the last six meetings, including the most recent three meetings.
