The Sacred Heart Pioneers (3-4) will travel to Silvio O. Conte Forum to meet the Boston College Eagles (5-1). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 29, 2018, and will air on ACC Network.
Sacred Heart Pioneers at Boston College Eagles Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Eagles defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 68-56, while the Pioneers beat the Hartford Hawks 98-89.
Sacred Heart dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 37.0 (above their season average of 31.7) and a free throw rate of 0.431 (above their season average of 0.203). For those same stats, Hartford was 15.4 and 0.344, respectively. Boston College, meanwhile, played a nearly perfect game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.519 (below their season average of 0.522) and a free throw rate of 0.245 (below their season average of 0.336). For those same stats, Minnesota had marks of 0.331 and 0.200, respectively. Boston College received a boost from Ky Bowman, who had 12 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Cameron Parker played a pivotal role for Sacred Heart with 12 points and 10 assists.
The Eagles won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 73-53. The Eagles’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Pioneers. Boston College had a rate of 6.1, while Sacred Heart posted a mark of 22.9.
Second-chance points could be hard to find for Boston College in this matchup. Dating back to last season, the Eagles rank 179th in offensive rebounding percentage (29.1 percent), while Sacred Heart ranks 17th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.4 percent). ,
Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. Boston College Eagles ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Boston College, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Boston College ranks 102nd in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while Sacred Heart ranks 270th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
- The Eagles rank 287th in steals per game (4.9) while the Pioneers rank 291st (4.9).
- The Pioneers rank 17th in rebounds per game (39.7) while the Eagles rank 150th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
- Sacred Heart averages 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 152nd in the nation. Boston College ranks 177th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
