South Carolina Gamecocks vs Boston College Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Gamecocks versus the Eagles? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at Silvio Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, MA. South Carolina comes into this non-conference matchup as the -3 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 137.5 points.
SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS VS BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston College Eagles +3
This game will be played at Silvio Conte Forum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.
WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-66 in favor of the Eagles.
- Not only will Boston College pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Is a Win at Chestnut Hill Possible for the Gamecocks?
South Carolina Gamecocks Recent Game/Games
South Carolina improved to 6-2 on the season with a 70-60 win over Virginia Tech on Wednesday. The Gamecocks, who were -6 favorites, covered the spread at home. The combined points of 130 fell under the O/U line of 139.
South Carolina led 33-25 at halftime and added 37 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35 points to the Hokies.
South Carolina put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.8%. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes on 32 attempts. At the free-throw line, they shot 61.9%, going 13-for-21.
Collin Murray-Boyles led the Gamecocks with 16 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Morris Ugusuk and Jaydon Young each added 12 points, with Ugusuk hitting 4 of 7 threes. Zachary Davis also contributed 12 points, along with 7 rebounds and 3 assists.
South Carolina’s defense held their opponent to 60 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Gamecocks gave up 11 three-pointers on 32 attempts, a 34% shooting performance from beyond the arc.
On the free-throw line, South Carolina sent their opponent to the stripe 21 times, where they made 13 shots, a 61% success rate. The Gamecocks also allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the Boston College Defense Show Up at Home?
Boston College Eagles Recent Game/Games
Boston College dropped to 6-2 on the season after an 88-83 loss to Dartmouth on Friday. The Eagles, who were -17.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread in this home game.
BC led 44-42 at halftime but were outscored 46-39 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 171, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.
Boston College put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 51.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks to a dominant 72.7% shooting inside the arc, though they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 5 of 23 attempts (21.7%).
Joshua Beadle led the Eagles with 19 points, going 8 for 10 from the field and 2 for 2 from deep. Jayden Williams and Cade Haskins each hit 5 threes, with Haskins also grabbing 8 rebounds and dishing out 2 assists.
Boston College struggled defensively, giving up 88 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 72% of their two-point attempts (24/33).
From three-point range, Boston College held their opponent to 5/23 shooting (21%). However, they sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 20 free throws (74%). The Eagles did limit second-chance opportunities, allowing just 5 offensive rebounds.