The Boston College Eagles (7-2) take on the Fairfield Stags (2-8) at Silvio O. Conte Forum. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 16, 2018, and will air on ACC Network.
Fairfield Stags vs. Boston College Eagles Free Prediction
The last time the Stags played, they were dismantled by the No. 24 Purdue Boilermakers, 90-57. Making free throws was one of Purdue’s biggest advantages. They were 12-15 (80.0 percent), while the Stags were just 5-9 (55.6 percent). Jonathan Kasibabu played well for Fairfield, contributing 14 points.
The Eagles had no trouble getting past the Milwaukee Panthers in their last outing, 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 game’s top scorer with 19 points on 6-for-12 shooting from the field.
Neftali Alvarez and Landon Taliaferro have played at a high level over the last five games for Fairfield. Alvarez has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Taliaferro has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
The physical Boston College offense might be getting to the foul line a lot in this matchup. Since last season, the Eagles rank sixth in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.252, while Fairfield has been among the NCAA’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 341st-ranked FTA rate of 0.277).
Fairfield Stags vs. Boston College Eagles Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Boston College ranks 30th in rebounds per game (37.6) while Fairfield ranks 275th (33.3).
The Stags rank 44th in three pointers allowed per game (20.6) while the Eagles rank 251st (24.8).
Boston College ranks 25th in blocks allowed per game (3.0) while Fairfield ranks 183rd (3.1).
The Eagles average 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 142nd in the country. The Stags rank 176th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
Boston College allows the seventh-fewest steals per game (5.3) while Fairfield ranks 15th (5.7).
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