In the upcoming ACC Tournament's opening stage, sponsored by T. Rowe Price, witness an exciting college basketball showdown featuring the Miami Hurricanes (15-16) against the Boston College Eagles (17-14). The game unfolds at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00 PM ET, with the Hurricanes holding the edge as favorites with a -1.5 (-110) point spread.

The Hurricanes have lost their last nine games as they enter the first round of the tournament. This includes a 67-57 defeat against the Eagles a few games back. Their latest defeat was an 83-75 battle against the Florida State Seminoles.

If they want any chance at making a run, they must stand their ground here. They will need an excellent performance from Norchad Omier, (17.0 PPG, 9.9 REB) who leads the team in both points and rebounds.

Their offense has been solid this season, as they are averaging 76.1 points per game and making 45.6 percent of their shot attempts. Ironically, they average the same amount of assists (14.3) as the Eagles per game but failed to find more scoring opportunities in their last battle.

They are not as appealing on the defensive end, as they allow opponents to put up 73.4 points per game. This does not offer a lot of breathing room in comparison to their offense.

The Eagles have won their last two games, but are 2-3 in their last five. With solid momentum on their side, they have an appealing opportunity to close out the win over the Hurricanes again.

Surprisingly, their last two wins were both on the road. This potentially helps them, as they are traveling to a neutral site. Quentin Post (16.6 PPG, 7.9 REB) will be a key player to watch against Omier, especially since he had 19 points on him in their last meeting.

The Eagles are getting 74.8 points per game and shooting 46.0 percent from the field. This is on par with the Hurricanes and should offer a competitive matchup.

Their defense, however, is also concerning in comparison to the Hurricanes. They are allowing 73.1 points per game, which is only the slightest margin when looking at their offense and is worse on paper than what the Hurricanes put up.

According to MyBookie's odds, the Miami Hurricanes show a 1.5-point favoritism for success. They hold a slim margin for success when looking at market analysis, indicating a 52.9 percent likelihood of them securing the victory. The Eagles might have a tighter game here due to adjustments made from the Hurricanes, but they are an appealing choice to watch succeed again.