Suspecting that some bookmakers might be getting wise to the scheme, the conspirators temporarily revised their strategy after the UCLA game. To allay any suspicions of foul play, they decided to bet on Boston College to win by more than the point spread ("cover the spread") in a game that they were confident the Eagles would win handily. The conspirators chose the January 17 game against Connecticut to implement this plan. Their strategy was effective Boston College, a five-point favorite, covered the spread with a 90–80 win over Connecticut.