Boston College Eagles vs VCU Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

The Eagles and Rams are set to face off at 6:00 ET on CBSS. The Rams will host the game at Alumni Hall (Navy) in Annapolis, MD. The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and VCU is favored by -10.5 against Boston College in a non-conference matchup.

BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES VS VCU RAMS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Boston College Eagles +10.5

This game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.

WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Rams.
• Even though we have VCU winning straight-up, we like Boston College at +10.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Can the Eagles Grab a Win on the Road?

Boston College Eagles Recent Game/Games

Boston College opened their season with a 69-60 win over the Citadel Bulldogs on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Eagles entered the game as -16.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 135-point over/under line.

Boston College took control early, leading 37-28 at halftime. In the second half, both teams scored 32 points, resulting in a closer finish than expected.

Boston College put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 38.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%. They connected on 5 of 18 three-point attempts, hitting 27.8% from deep, while making 16 of 36 two-point shots for a 44.4% success rate.

At the free-throw line, the Eagles shot 78.6%, going 22 for 28. Donald Hand Jr. led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, despite shooting just 28.6% overall and 37.5% from three. Brody Fox added 18 points, shooting 60.0% from the field.

Boston College’s defense held their opponent to 60 points, allowing them to shoot just 38% from the field. Inside the arc, they gave up 16 two-pointers on 36 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Boston College limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 18 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 22 free throws, shooting 78%. Boston College allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Is a Home Win Possible for VCU?

VCU Rams Recent Game/Games

The Rams kicked off their season with an 84-65 win over Bellarmine on Monday, November 4th. VCU, playing at home, was a -21.5 point favorite going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.

VCU led 45-38 at halftime and tightened up their defense in the 2nd half, allowing just 27 points while scoring 39. The Rams will look to build on this defensive effort as the season progresses.

VCU’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points while shooting 52.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%, thanks in large part to their 51.7% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 29 three-point attempts.

Max Shulga was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6 overall and 4-for-4 from three, finishing with 19 points and 5 assists. The Rams dished out 20 assists as a team, with Phillip Russell adding 4 assists and hitting 5 of 9 threes, contributing 16 points in just 23 minutes.

Despite VCU’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 65 points. The Rams allowed 52% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 29 of 55 shots.

VCU’s defense gave up 15 threes on 29 attempts, a 51% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws.