Missouri State Bears vs Boston College Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Eagles. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on FloC, and it’s hosted by the Eagles at John Gray Gymnasium in George Town, Cayman Islands. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 136 points, and Boston College is favored by -2.5 vs. Missouri State.
MISSOURI STATE BEARS VS BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston College Eagles -2.5
This game will be played at John Gray Gymnasium at 7:30 ET on Monday, November 25th.
WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Eagles.
- Not only will Boston College pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Do the Bears Stand a Chance in George Town?
Missouri State picked up a 71-61 win over High Point on Sunday, November 24th. The Bears were +7.5 point underdogs heading into the game, but not only did they pull off the upset, they also covered the spread.
Missouri State led 35-30 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring High Point 36-31. The total points for the game came to 132, which was under the O/U line of 141.5.
Missouri State’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 39% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.8%. They connected on 44.4% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 18 from deep, while shooting 36.6% on two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they were 17 of 21, good for 81%.
Vincent Brady II led the way with 27 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 40% overall and 2 of 5 from three-point range. Kezza Giffa and D’Maurian Williams each added 14 points, with Giffa also contributing 5 assists. Dez White chipped in 13 points, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc.
Missouri State’s defense held their opponent to 61 points, with a field goal percentage of 43% (20/46). They allowed 17/29 shooting from two-point range, which is 58%.
From beyond the arc, Missouri State’s defense limited their opponent to 3/17 shooting, just 17%. They also sent them to the line 24 times, where they hit 18 free throws (75%). Missouri State gave up only 4 offensive rebounds.
Do the Eagles Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Boston College Eagles Recent Game/Games
Boston College cruised to an 82-52 victory over Old Dominion on Sunday, November 24th, at home. The Eagles, who were -12 point favorites, covered the spread comfortably.
Boston College led 43-24 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Old Dominion 39-28. The total points for the game were 134, falling under the 143.5 O/U line.
Boston College put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field and hitting 38.5% from beyond the arc (10/26). Their effective field goal percentage was 50.7%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, connecting on 87.5% of their attempts (14/16).
The Eagles grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists. Robert Davis Jr. led the team with 19 points, despite shooting just 30.0% from three (3/10). Donald Hand Jr. contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 40.0% from deep (2/5).
Boston College’s defense held their opponent to 52 points, despite allowing them to shoot 43% from the field on 29 of 67 attempts. Inside the arc, the Eagles gave up 19 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.
From three-point range, the opponent hit 10 of 26 shots, shooting 38%. Boston College also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 14 free throws, an 87% success rate. The Eagles allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.