It will be a battle between ACC opponents when the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-5, 0-2 ACC) welcome the Boston College Eagles (9-5, 0-2 ACC) to Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019, and will air on ACC Network.
Boston College Eagles at Notre Dame Fighting Irish ATS Prediction
The last time the Eagles played, they were thoroughly outplayed by the No. 4 Virginia Cavaliers, 83-56. Virginia’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Boston College. The Cavaliers had a rate of 34.8 (above their season average of 30.9), while the Eagles posted a mark of 15.4 (below their season average of 28.7). Boston College’s Ky Bowman had a solid game, contributing 15 points.
The Fighting Irish fell to the No. 25 Syracuse Orange in their last contest, 72-62. Syracuse won the rebounding battle. The Orange had 15 offensive rebounds and 46 total rebounds, while the Fighting Irish had 10 and 36, respectively. With 14 points and 14 rebounds, John Mooney had a good performance for Notre Dame.
After the Fighting Irish won both matchups against the Eagles last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last game, Notre Dame won 84-67. Notre Dame’s 0.776 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Boston College, who had a mark of 0.509.
Notre Dame could put on a ball-control clinic in this meeting. Notre Dame ranks third in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 13.9 percent), while Boston College forces the 46th-fewest turnovers (16.8 percent). Also, the Eagles are among the nation’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 11th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.315). The Fighting Irish, meanwhile, rank third at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.140.
Boston College at Notre Dame Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Notre Dame, ATS Winner – Notre Dame, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Notre Dame averages 26.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 40th in the nation. Boston College ranks 224th in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
The Fighting Irish average 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 51st in the NCAA. The Eagles rank 181st in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
Notre Dame ranks 89th in assists per game (14.5) while Boston College ranks 191st in assists allowed per game (14.9).
The Fighting Irish rank fourth in blocks per game (5.9) while the Eagles rank 86th (3.4).
Notre Dame allows the 15th-fewest steals per game (4.9) while Boston College ranks 29th (5.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Eagles have been outscored by an average of 5.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Boston College has defeated opponents by an average of 2.7 points.
During their last five games, the Fighting Irish have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
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