The Boston College Eagles (9-5, 0-2 ACC) will be at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center to square off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-5, 0-2 ACC) in an ACC matchup. The game will air on ACC Network at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Boston College Eagles vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Fighting Irish lost to the 25th-ranked Syracuse Orange, 72-62, while the Eagles got blown out by the fourth-ranked Virginia Cavaliers, 83-56.
Boston College had a better turnover percentage (12.9 vs. 15.2) while Notre Dame had a much better free throw rate (0.190 vs. 0.059). John Mooney had a good game for Notre Dame, putting up 14 points and 14 rebounds. Ky Bowman, meanwhile fueled Boston College with 15 points.
The Fighting Irish dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last contest, Notre Dame won 84-67. Notre Dame had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.776 vs. 0.509). Boston College, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.0 vs. 9.5). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Notre Dame should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Notre Dame ranks third in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 13.9 percent), while Boston College forces the 46th-fewest turnovers (16.8 percent). Moreover, the Eagles, who rank 11th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.315), will face off against the Fighting Irish, who rank third in opponents’ FTA rate (0.140).
Boston College at Notre Dame Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Boston College, ATS Winner – Boston College, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Notre Dame averages 26.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 40th in the NCAA. Boston College ranks 224th in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
- The Fighting Irish rank fourth in blocks per game (5.9) while the Eagles rank 86th (3.4).
- Notre Dame ranks 15th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Boston College ranks 29th (5.2).
- The Fighting Irish rank 51st in rebounds per game (39.0) while the Eagles rank 181st in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
- Notre Dame ranks 89th in assists per game (14.5) while Boston College ranks 191st in assists allowed per game (14.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (6.3 above their season average).
- The Fighting Irish’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, down from 7.3 for the season.
