The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11-10, 1-7 ACC) and the Boston College Eagles (11-8, 2-5 ACC) battle at Silvio O. Conte Forum. The Fighting Irish will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak. The game will air on ACC Network at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Boston College Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Eagles lost to the Syracuse Orange, 77-71, while the Fighting Irish lost big to the second-ranked Duke Blue Devils, 83-61.
Notre Dame had a better turnover percentage (11.4 vs. 12.0) while Boston College did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (20-23; 87.0 percent). Boston College was lifted by Ky Bowman, who recorded 21 points. John Mooney played a pivotal role for Notre Dame with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Mooney led the Fighting Irish to a 69-66 win. He registered a double-double with 27 points and 12 rebounds. Making free throws was one of Notre Dame’s biggest advantages. They were 20-23 (87.0 percent), while the Eagles were just 8-10 (80.0 percent).
Boston College does a great job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 28th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.287), but Notre Dame is among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents off the line (ranking first by allowing a FTA rate of 0.140). Ball security should be an advantage for the Fighting Irish. They rank 2nd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.2 percent). Conversely, the Eagles force the 51st-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.0 percent).
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Boston College Eagles Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Notre Dame, ATS Winner – Notre Dame, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Notre Dame ranks 28th in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while Boston College ranks 240th in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).
- The Fighting Irish average 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 123rd in the NCAA. The Eagles rank 185th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
- Notre Dame is 19th in the nation with 5.0 steals allowed per game while Boston College is 25th with 5.2 steals allowed per game.
- The Fighting Irish rank 46th in rebounds per game (38.5) while the Eagles rank 217th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
- Notre Dame ranks ninth in blocks per game (5.5) while Boston College ranks 113th (3.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Fighting Irish have scored an average of 63.8 points per game (8.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
- The Eagles have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Boston College has defeated opponents by an average of 1.5 points.
