The Pittsburgh Panthers (12-12, 2-9 ACC) travel to Silvio O. Conte Forum to go head-to-head with the Boston College Eagles (11-11, 2-8 ACC). The Panthers will attempt to put an end to their seven-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Pittsburgh Panthers at Boston College Eagles Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Eagles lost to the Syracuse Orange, 67-56, while the Panthers lost a winnable game to the 23rd-ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack, 79-76.
Pittsburgh did an excellent job of making free throws (16-19; 84.2 percent) while Boston College had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 27.7). Boston College’s Ky Bowman had a solid performance, finishing with 21 points and seven rebounds. Pittsburgh received a boost from Xavier Johnson, who put up 17 points and five rebounds.
The Eagles won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 81-58. Boston College won the rebounding battle. The Eagles had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. two), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 20) and total rebounds (43 vs. 22). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Boston College might have trouble finding the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the country’s best defenses. Pittsburgh ranks 67th in defensive efficiency, while the Eagles rank 179th in offensive efficiency.
Pittsburgh at Boston College Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Pittsburgh, ATS Winner – Pittsburgh, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Pittsburgh averages 37.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 74th in the nation. Boston College ranks 218th in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
- The Panthers rank 47th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Eagles rank 138th (2.9).
- Boston College ranks 173rd in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while Pittsburgh ranks 233rd (20.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 0.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (7.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (5.2 above their season average).
