The No. 4 Virginia Cavaliers (13-0, 1-0 ACC) try to remain perfect when they challenge the Boston College Eagles (9-4, 0-1 ACC) at Silvio O. Conte Forum. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Virginia Cavaliers vs. Boston College Eagles ATS Prediction
The Cavaliers will be hoping for similar success after dismantling the Towson Tigers in their last game, 73-42. The Cavaliers had a much better turnover percentage (7.5 vs. 20.9) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.574 vs. 0.366). Virginia was led by De’Andre Hunter, who recorded 13 points and 10 rebounds.
In the Eagles’ last game, they had no trouble getting past 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 Cavaliers won the only game against the Eagles last season, 59-58, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Cavaliers’ 12.9 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Eagles, who had a mark of 19.1.
Bowman has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Boston College.
Boston College does a great job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank seventh in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.325), but Virginia is among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 48th by allowing a FTA rate of 0.185). Furthermore, the Cavaliers rank 60th in effective field goal percentage (0.546), while the Eagles rank 50th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.473).
Virginia Cavaliers at Boston College Eagles Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Boston College, ATS Winner – Boston College, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Virginia ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while Boston College ranks 231st (26.3).
The Cavaliers rank second in assists allowed per game (8.1) while the Eagles rank 186th (14.8).
Virginia ranks ninth in rebounds allowed per game (29.3) while Boston College ranks 174th (36.3).
The Eagles rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Cavaliers rank 62nd (2.9).
Virginia is 24th in the country with 5.1 steals allowed per game while Boston College is 31st with 5.6 steals allowed per game.
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The Cavaliers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 27.2, up from 22.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
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