Temple Owls vs Boston College Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Owls and Eagles. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Eagles at Silvio Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, MA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Boston College as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.
TEMPLE OWLS VS BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston College Eagles -1.5
This game will be played at Silvio Conte Forum at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.
WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Eagles.
- Not only will Boston College pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Owls Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Temple Owls Recent Game/Games
Temple took care of business at home on Tuesday, November 12th, with a 69-61 win over Drexel. The Owls were -10.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the over/under line of 144.
Temple led 37-32 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Drexel 32-29.
Temple’s offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.3%. They hit 4 of 12 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3%, and went 21 of 31 from the free-throw line, converting 67.7% of their attempts.
Zion Stanford led the way with 23 points, shooting 69.2% from the field and 50% from three-point range. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added 20 points, despite shooting just 31.2%, and also contributed 4 assists.
Temple’s defense held their opponent to 61 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field with a 43% success rate on two-point attempts (18/41). From beyond the arc, the opponent hit 4 of 12 threes, shooting 33%.
At the free-throw line, Temple’s opponent went 21/31, making 67% of their attempts. The Owls also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can The Eagles Secure a Home Victory?
Boston College Eagles Recent Game/Games
Boston College dropped their season opener on Friday, losing 80-55 to VCU. The Eagles were +11 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points came in at 135, just under the O/U line of 140.5.
BC struggled offensively, scoring only 20 points in the first half. Although they picked up the pace in the second half with 35 points, they allowed VCU to score 47 points after halftime, leading to the lopsided final score.
Boston College struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points and shooting 29.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 31%, and they hit only 2 of 11 three-point attempts, shooting 18.2% from beyond the arc. They also managed just 4 assists as a team.
Phillip Russell led the Eagles with 20 points, shooting 55.6% overall and 40% from three-point range. Joe Bamisile added 18 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 42.9% from the field and 37.5% from deep. Boston College did grab 17 offensive rebounds, but shot just 65.5% from the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 29 attempts.
Boston College gave up 80 points, with their defense allowing the opponent to shoot 43% from the field (26/60). Inside the arc, the Eagles struggled, as the other team hit 54% of their two-point attempts (18/33).
From three-point range, Boston College held the opponent to 29% shooting (8/27). However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws (69%). The Eagles also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.