The Boston College Eagles (14-16, 5-13 ACC) will be in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tourney at Spectrum Center when they meet the Pittsburgh Panthers (13-18, 3-15 ACC). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Boston College Eagles Betting Odds
In their last game, the Eagles lost big to the 23rd-ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack, 73-47, while the Panthers barely escaped the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 56-53.
Pittsburgh played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.8 (better than their season average of 17.2) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.448 (below their season average of 0.481). Notre Dame recorded marks of 14.6 and 0.413, respectively, for those same stats. Boston College, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (12-16; 75.0 percent). Boston College’s Ky Bowman had a good outing, recording 14 points. Trey McGowens, meanwhile played a key role for Pittsburgh with 16 points.
The offense of Boston College will go head-to-head against the stingy defense of Pittsburgh. The Eagles currently rank 227th in offensive efficiency, while the Panthers are 90th in defensive efficiency. The Panthers should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Pittsburgh vs. Boston College Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Boston College, ATS Winner – Pittsburgh, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Pittsburgh ranks 99th in rebounds per game (36.5) while Boston College ranks 263rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.5).
- The Panthers average 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 76th in the nation. The Eagles rank 77th in steals allowed per game (5.9).
- The Eagles rank 107th in blocks per game (3.3) while the Panthers rank 181st in blocks allowed per game (5.3).
- Pittsburgh ranks 189th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3) while Boston College ranks 247th (25.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 64.6 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (3.4 above their season average).
- The Panthers have been outscored by an average of 11.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Pittsburgh has defeated opponents by an average of 1.4 points.
