The Boston College Eagles and Milwaukee Panthers kick off the new season at Silvio O. Conte Forum. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, and will air on ACC Network.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 146 points with Boston College opening as a 17-point favorite.
Milwaukee Panthers vs. Boston College Eagles Betting Prediction
Last season, Boston College did not make the tournament following a 19-15 regular season. Milwaukee also was unable reach the tournament after a 16-17 regular season campaign.
Last season, the Panthers were 16-17 straight up (SU) and 17-15-1 against the spread (ATS). Milwaukee games finished over the O/U total 54.5 percent of the time.
The Eagles, meanwhile, owned records of 19-15 SU and 13-13-1 ATS last season. Games featuring Boston College had a tendency to finish over the O/U total (63.0 percent).
Second-chance opportunities might be hard to come by for Boston College in this matchup. In the 2017-18 season, the Eagles ranked 162nd in offensive rebounding percentage (29.4 percent), while Milwaukee ranked 24th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.9 percent). Also, the Panthers, who ranked 333rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.190), could have a difficult time getting to the line against the Eagles, who ranked 56th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.202).
Milwaukee at Boston College Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Boston College, ATS Winner – Milwaukee, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Milwaukee ranks 121st in three pointers allowed per game (21.2) while Boston College ranks 265th (24.4).
The Panthers rank 158th in steals per game (5.9) while the Eagles rank 237th (5.0).
Boston College averages 3.1 blocks per game, which ranks 158th in the nation. Milwaukee ranks 208th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
The Eagles average 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 90th in the nation. The Panthers rank 98th in rebounds allowed per game (33.6).
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