The Boston College Eagles (6-1) take on the Providence Friars (6-2) at Silvio O. Conte Forum. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
Providence Friars vs. Boston College Eagles ATS Prediction
In the Friars’ last game, they beat the Rhode Island Rams, 59-50. The Friars had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.360 (above their season average of 0.254) and held the Rams to an effective field goal percentage of 0.316 (below their season average of 0.439). Isaiah Jackson led the way for Providence, finishing with 13 points and nine rebounds.
The Eagles beat the Sacred Heart Pioneers in their last game, 81-73. The Eagles knocked down 20 of their 26 free throws (76.9 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 9.8 (better than their season average of 14.8). Wynston Tabbs was the top scorer from either team with 28 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field.
The Friars won the only game against the Eagles last season, 86-66. Providence had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.685 vs. 0.474). Boston College, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 15.1).
Boston College could have a difficult time creating turnovers. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Providence ranks 135th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.0 percent), while Boston College has forced the 95th-fewest turnovers (17.6 percent).
Providence Friars at Boston College Eagles Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Boston College ranks 106th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while Providence ranks 272nd (19.1).
The Friars rank 108th in steals per game (6.7) while the Eagles rank 268th (5.0).
Boston College ranks 83rd in rebounds per game (37.4) while Providence ranks 208th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
The Friars rank 150th in assists per game (13.7) while the Eagles rank 189th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
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