The third-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels (24-5, 14-2 ACC) and the Boston College Eagles (14-14, 5-11 ACC) go head-to-head at Silvio O. Conte Forum. The Tar Heels will attempt to lengthen their five-game winning streak. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Boston College Eagles ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Eagles lost a tough one against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 81-78, while the Tar Heels edged the Clemson Tigers, 81-79.
North Carolina out-rebounded Clemson. The Tar Heels had 11 offensive rebounds and 39 total rebounds, while the Tigers had five and 36, respectively. Boston College, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 9.9 (better than their season average of 15.9). Boston College rallied around Nik Popovic, who put up 24 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Coby White had a solid performance for North Carolina, putting up 28 points, six rebounds and five assists.
The Tar Heels won the only game between these two teams last season, 96-66. North Carolina won the rebounding battle. The Tar Heels had more offensive rebounds (23 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (35 vs. 15) and total rebounds (58 vs. 23). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Boston College might have a tough time finding the bottom of the net as they battle against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. North Carolina currently ranks 52nd in defensive efficiency, while the Eagles rank 183rd in offensive efficiency. Also, the Tar Heels, who rank 21st in offensive rebounding percentage (35.2 percent), will face off against the Eagles, who rank 269th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.9 percent).
North Carolina Tar Heels at Boston College Eagles Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina, ATS Winner – North Carolina, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina ranks first in rebounds per game (42.9) while Boston College ranks 233rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
- The Tar Heels average 23.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 100th in the country. The Eagles rank 245th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
- Boston College ranks 121st in blocks per game (3.1) while North Carolina ranks 192nd in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
- The Tar Heels rank second in assists per game (19.3) while the Eagles rank 184th (12.5).
- North Carolina ranks 50th in steals per game (7.5) while Boston College ranks 206th (5.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tar Heels have scored an average of 86.8 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (2.9 below their season average).
- The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.6, up from 0.4 for the season.
