The Boston College Eagles (9-2) challenge the Hartford Hawks (6-8) at Silvio O. Conte Forum. The game will air on ACC Network at 1 p.m. ET on Monday, December 31, 2018.
Hartford Hawks at Boston College Eagles ATS Prediction
The Hawks are trying to rebound after their 75-68 loss to the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils in their last matchup. Central Connecticut State’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Hartford. The Blue Devils had a rate of 0.246, while the Hawks posted a mark of 0.193. George Blagojevic was Hartford’s leading scorer with 19 points on 8-for-10 shooting.
The last time the Eagles took the court, they dismantled the Milwaukee Panthers, 73-53. The Eagles had a much better free throw rate (0.429 vs. 0.138) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.9 vs. 27.1). Ky Bowman was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 6-for-12 shooting from the field.
After the Eagles won the lone game against the Hawks last season, 73-61, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Eagles knocked down 12 of their 13 free throws (92.3 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.4 vs. 22.9).
Bowman has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Boston College.
Boston College appears to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Eagles currently rank 43rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.469), while Hartford is 150th in effective field goal percentage (0.522).
Hartford Hawks vs. Boston College Eagles ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Boston College ranks 31st in rebounds per game (39.6) while Hartford ranks 244th (30.6).
The Hawks rank 62nd in three pointers attempted per game (25.3) while the Eagles rank 249th in three pointers allowed per game (27.1).
Boston College ranks 11th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Hartford ranks 116th (6.7).
The Eagles rank 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Hawks rank 117th (3.9).
Hartford averages 13.2 assists per game, which ranks 150th in the NCAA. Boston College ranks 184th in assists allowed per game (15.5).
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The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.0, up from 1.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
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