IUPUI Jaguars vs. Boston College Eagles Free Prediction

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The IUPUI Jaguars (1-1) will travel to Silvio O. Conte Forum to square off against the Boston College Eagles (2-0). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, and can be seen on ACC Network.

IUPUI Jaguars vs. Boston College Eagles ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Eagles defeated the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers 74-69, while the Jaguars beat the Eastern Illinois Panthers 71-65.

IUPUI played a nearly flawless game. They had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 30.8 and a turnover percentage of 19.6. Eastern Illinois was 23.5 and 21.8, respectively, for those same stats. The Eagles, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.500 vs. 0.255) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 vs. 22.9). Ky Bowman had a solid performance for Boston College, recording 26 points and five rebounds. IUPUI was lifted by Elyjah Goss, who put up 10 points and 10 rebounds.

IUPUI may have difficulty getting to the charity stripe in this battle. Since the 2017-18 season, the Jaguars rank 236th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.224, while Boston College ranks 57th in FTA rate allowed (0.201).

IUPUI vs. Boston College ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – IUPUI, ATS Winner – IUPUI, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • IUPUI ranks 82nd in three pointers allowed per game (20.4) while Boston College ranks 281st (24.6).
  • The Eagles rank 112th in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while the Jaguars rank 247th (4.3).
  • Boston College averages 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 147th in the NCAA. IUPUI ranks 171st in assists allowed per game (13.7).
  • The Eagles rank 60th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Jaguars rank 256th (7.5).
  • Boston College ranks 82nd in rebounds per game (37.3) while IUPUI ranks 227th (34.1).