The No. 2 Duke Blue Devils (19-2, 7-1 ACC) look to lengthen their five-game winning streak against the Boston College Eagles (11-9, 2-6 ACC) at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The game will air on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
Boston College Eagles at Duke Blue Devils ATS Prediction
In the Eagles’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 79-73. Converting at the free throw line was one of Notre Dame’s largest strengths. They were 15-18 (83.3 percent), while the Eagles were just 4-8 (50.0 percent). Ky Bowman was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points on 10-for-23 shooting.
The Blue Devils dismantled the St. John’s Red Storm in their last contest, 91-61. The Blue Devils, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.1, had a fantastic mark of 45.5 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.611 (above their season average of 0.542). Zion Williamson was the game’s high scorer with 29 points on 13-for-17 shooting from the field.
After the Eagles won the lone game against the Blue Devils last season, 89-84, these teams will clash for the first time this year. Boston College launched 26 three pointers, making 15 of them (57.7 percent), while Duke was 8-30 (26.7 percent).
The high-octane offense of Duke (eighth in the country with an offensive efficiency of 117.4) will battle against the mid-tier defense of Boston College (251st in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 105.3). The Blue Devils should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Boston College Eagles at Duke Blue Devils Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Duke, ATS Winner – Duke, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Duke ranks second in rebounds per game (43.0) while Boston College ranks 200th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
The Blue Devils rank third in steals per game (10.5) while the Eagles rank 169th (5.5).
Duke ranks 16th in assists per game (17.0) while Boston College ranks 181st in assists allowed per game (14.0).
The Blue Devils rank 91st in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while the Eagles rank 246th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
Duke ranks first in blocks per game (7.5) while Boston College ranks 118th (3.1).
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The Eagles have been outscored by an average of 2.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Boston College has defeated opponents by an average of 1.1 points.
During their last five games, the Blue Devils have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (9.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.8 points per game (3.9 below their season average).
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