Stonehill Skyhawks vs Boston College Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24
Betting on today’s Skyhawks and Eagles game? Catch the action at Silvio Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, MA, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ACC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 136.5 points, and Boston College is favored by -16 vs. Stonehill.
STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston College Eagles -16
This game will be played at Silvio Conte Forum at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.
WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 94-56 in favor of the Eagles.
- Not only will Boston College pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -16.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.
Do the Skyhawks Stand a Chance on the Road?
Stonehill improved to 4-5 this season with an 88-74 win over Quinnipiac on Sunday. The Skyhawks were +7 underdogs but not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Leading 42-40 at halftime, Stonehill’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, allowing just 34 points while scoring 46. The game’s total points of 162 went over the O/U line of 140.5.
Stonehill’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points on 53.2% shooting from the field. They were particularly deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 24 threes for a 54.2% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 64.5%.
Josh Morgan led the way with 22 points, connecting on 5 of 8 from deep, while Louie Semona added 18 points, hitting 3 of 4 from three. Paul Otieno was a force inside, scoring 17 points on 7 of 9 shooting and grabbing 10 rebounds.
Stonehill’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 53% shooting from the field. The opposing team hit 33 of their 62 attempts, including 20 two-pointers at a 52% clip.
From beyond the arc, the Skyhawks allowed 13 threes on 24 attempts, a 54% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 12 times, where they made 9 free throws. Stonehill gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Can Boston College Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
Boston College fell to 6-4 on the season after a 72-66 road loss to Wake Forest on Saturday. The Eagles, who were +10 underdogs, kept it closer than expected. The game’s total points of 138 went over the pre-game O/U line of 135.
Trailing 38-35 at halftime, BC scored 31 points in the 2nd half but allowed 34, unable to close the gap.
Boston College struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 36.8% overall, including 33.3% on two-point attempts. However, they connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 12 of 30 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Eagles were efficient, making 85.7% of their attempts, going 12 for 14.
Cameron Hildreth led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field. Elijah Strong added 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 threes, while Donald Hand Jr. contributed 13 points and 8 rebounds. The Eagles finished with 16 assists and 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Boston College gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 21 of 47 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 of 34 shooting, which is 47%.
From three-point range, Boston College’s defense saw the other team hit 5 of 13 shots, good for 38%. They also sent the opposing team to the line 34 times, where they converted 25 free throws at a 73% clip. Boston College allowed 7 offensive rebounds.