The DePaul Blue Demons (8-2) welcome the Boston College Eagles (8-2) to Wintrust Arena as they look to continue their eight-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Boston College Eagles vs. DePaul Blue Demons ATS Prediction
The last time the Eagles played, they blew out 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). With 19 points on 6-for-12 shooting, Ky Bowman was the game’s leading scorer.
The Blue Demons won big over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in their last game, 80-58. The Blue Demons had a much better free throw rate (0.386 vs. 0.097) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (52.8 vs. 40.5). Max Strus was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
It could be a difficult game for Boston College on the offensive glass. The Eagles are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 181st in offensive rebounding percentage at 28.3 percent. Meanwhile, DePaul ranks 27th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 76.6 percent.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Bowman (0 points) has been fantastic for the Eagles while Strus (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Blue Demons.
Boston College Eagles at DePaul Blue Demons Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Depaul, ATS Winner – DePaul, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
DePaul averages 39.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 36th in the country. Boston College ranks 138th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
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The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.4, up from 7.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blue Demons have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
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