The Boston College Eagles (14-15, 5-12 ACC) welcome the 23rd-ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack (20-10, 8-9 ACC) to Silvio O. Conte Forum as the regular season finishes up. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
North Carolina State Wolfpack at Boston College Eagles Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Eagles fell to the third-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels, 79-66, while the Wolfpack lost a close one to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 63-61.
North Carolina State held Georgia Tech to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.0 (below their season average of 25.6) while Boston College had a turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 15.7). Boston College received a boost from Ky Bowman, who recorded 23 points and nine rebounds. Markell Johnson was a key piece for North Carolina State with 17 points, five rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, Devon Daniels led the Wolfpack to an 89-80 win. He notched a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. North Carolina State was effective at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Wolfpack made 22 of their 26 free throws (84.6 percent), while the Eagles were just 9-15 (60.0 percent).
Boston College might struggle to put up points as they clash against one of the nation’s best defenses. North Carolina State currently ranks 71st in defensive efficiency, while the Eagles rank 198th in offensive efficiency. Additionally, the Wolfpack, who rank 15th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.0 percent), will face off against the Eagles, who rank 278th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.4 percent).
North Carolina State Wolfpack at Boston College Eagles Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Boston College, ATS Winner – Boston College, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina State ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Boston College ranks 241st (25.2).
- The Wolfpack rank 41st in steals per game (7.6) while the Eagles rank 199th (5.2).
- Boston College averages 3.2 blocks per game, which ranks 109th in the country. North Carolina State ranks 160th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- The Wolfpack average 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 37th in the nation. The Eagles rank 253rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
- North Carolina State ranks 34th in assists per game (15.6) while Boston College ranks 193rd in assists allowed per game (14.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wolfpack have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (6.5 above their season average).
- The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.6, up from 0.8 for the season.
