Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs Boston College Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Greyhounds and Eagles. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ACC, and it’s hosted by the Eagles at Silvio Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, MA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 138.5 points, and Boston College is favored by -12.5 vs. Loyola Maryland.

LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS VS BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Loyola Maryland Greyhounds +12.5

This game will be played at Silvio Conte Forum at 6:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.

WHY BET THE LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Eagles.
• Even though we have Boston College winning straight-up, we like Loyola Maryland at +12.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Do the Greyhounds Have What it Takes on the Road?

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Recent Game/Games

Loyola Maryland faced a tough challenge on Saturday, November 16th, as they took on the VCU Rams on the road. The Greyhounds, who were +24.5 point underdogs going into the game, lost 83-57 and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 140, just over the pre-game O/U line of 139.

After trailing 36-30 at halftime, Loyola Maryland struggled in the second half, scoring only 27 points while allowing 47 points to VCU.

Loyola Maryland’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 57 points on 32.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.9%, with two-point shooting at 31.6% (12/38) and three-point shooting at 35% (7/20). They also hit 63.2% of their free throws, going 12/19 from the line.

Jack Clark was a bright spot for the Greyhounds, scoring 25 points on 9/11 shooting, including 3/4 from beyond the arc. Joe Bamisile added 22 points, shooting 7/12 overall, while Max Shulga contributed 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, hitting 3/8 from three-point range.

Loyola Maryland struggled defensively, giving up 83 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. The Greyhounds had a tough time inside, where they conceded 62% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Loyola Maryland held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 8 made threes. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 attempts. The Greyhounds gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Can Boston College Secure a Home Victory?

Boston College picked up a 72-69 win over Temple on Friday, November 15th. The Eagles were +2 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only won, they also covered the spread. The over/under line was set at 143.5 points, and the teams combined for 141 points, just under the total.

Boston College led 46-41 at halftime, but the game tightened up in the second half. The Eagles scored 26 points while holding Temple to 28 points after the break, allowing them to hold on for the win.

Boston College put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.2%. They connected on 35% of their three-point attempts, hitting 7 of 20 from deep, and went 13 for 20 from the free-throw line, good for 65%.

Elijah Strong led the way with 25 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 57.9% from the field. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added 23 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc, while Donald Hand Jr. contributed 17 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 42.9% rate.

Boston College’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, hitting 26 of 61 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Boston College’s defense saw the other team make 7 of 20 attempts, a 35% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 65%. Boston College allowed 13 offensive rebounds.