The Boston College Eagles (5-5) will be at home in Silvio O. Conte Forum when they go head-to-head with the Albany Great Danes (5-5). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
Albany Great Danes vs. Boston College Eagles Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Eagles edged the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 73-72, while the Great Danes lost a winnable game to the Bucknell Bison, 65-64.
Boston College’s 0.582 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Notre Dame, who had a mark of 0.466. The Eagles’ mark was above their season average of 0.474. Albany, on the other hand, held Bucknell to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below their season average of 27.9). Derryck Thornton had a solid performance for Boston College with 19 points. Albany, meanwhile, was lifted by Cameron Healy, who contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds.
The inefficient offense of Boston College will square off against the top-notch defense of Albany. The Eagles currently rank 324th in offensive efficiency, while the Great Danes are 46th in defensive efficiency. The Great Danes figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Albany Great Danes at Boston College Eagles Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Boston College, ATS Winner – Boston College, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Albany ranks 83rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while Boston College ranks 257th (39.7).
- The Great Danes rank 141st in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while the Eagles rank 185th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
- Boston College is 45th in the nation with 2.7 blocks allowed per game while Albany is 52nd with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
- The Eagles rank 43rd in steals per game (8.2) while the Great Danes rank 176th (5.6).
- Albany averages 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 69th in the nation. Boston College ranks 157th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 1.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Great Danes have scored an average of 64.2 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
