The second-ranked Duke Blue Devils (19-2, 7-1 ACC) and the Boston College Eagles (11-9, 2-6 ACC) square off at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils look to lengthen their five-game winning streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, and will air on ESPN.
Boston College Eagles vs. Duke Blue Devils ATS Odds
In their last game, the Blue Devils won big over the St. John’s Red Storm, 91-61, while the Eagles were beaten by the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 79-73.
Duke dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 45.5 (above their season average of 38.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.611 (above their season average of 0.542). For those same stats, St. John’s was 26.7 and 0.375, respectively. Boston College, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.5 (above their season average of 27.6). Zion Williamson put together a good outing for Duke with 29 points, six rebounds and five steals. Ky Bowman, meanwhile had a good game for Boston College, recording 25 points and 10 rebounds.
The Eagles won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 89-84. Boston College made 15 of its 26 three pointers (57.7 percent). Duke, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (12.8 vs. 20.1). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Duke figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Blue Devils rank eighth in offensive efficiency, while the Eagles rank 251st in defensive efficiency.
Boston College Eagles vs. Duke Blue Devils ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Duke, ATS Winner – Boston College, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Duke ranks second in rebounds per game (43.0) while Boston College ranks 200th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- The Blue Devils average 24.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 91st in the country. The Eagles rank 246th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
- Duke ranks first in blocks per game (7.5) while Boston College ranks 118th (3.1).
- The Blue Devils rank third in steals per game (10.5) while the Eagles rank 169th (5.5).
- Duke averages 17.0 assists per game, which ranks 16th in the NCAA. Boston College ranks 181st in assists allowed per game (14.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles have been outscored by an average of 2.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Boston College has defeated opponents by an average of 1.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Blue Devils have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (9.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.8 points per game (3.9 below their season average).
