The nation’s top scoring defense will be on the road at Silvio O. Conte Forum, when the 18th-ranked Virginia Cavaliers (11-2, 3-0 ACC) battle with the Boston College Eagles (8-6, 2-1 ACC). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, and can be seen on ACC Network.
Virginia Cavaliers at Boston College Eagles Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Eagles lost big to the second-ranked Duke Blue Devils, 88-49, while the Cavaliers won big over the Virginia Tech Hokies, 65-39.
Virginia dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 28.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.528 (above their season average of 0.461). For those same stats, Virginia Tech was 13.5 and 0.313, respectively. Boston College, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (22.1 vs. 17.2). Boston College’s CJ Felder played well, contributing 13 points and six rebounds. Braxton Key played a pivotal role for Virginia with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
The Cavaliers won the only contest between these two teams last year, 83-56. The Cavaliers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Eagles. Virginia had a rate of 34.8, while Boston College posted a mark of 15.4. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The inefficient offense of Boston College (330th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 92.4) will square off against the stingy defense of Virginia (first in the country with a defensive efficiency of 78.4). The Cavaliers should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Virginia vs. Boston College Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Virginia, ATS Winner – Virginia, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Virginia ranks seventh in rebounds allowed per game (29.2) while Boston College ranks 249th (39.4).
- The Eagles average 22.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 137th in the nation. The Cavaliers rank 198th in three pointers allowed per game (23.7).
- Virginia is sixth in the NCAA with 2.0 blocks allowed per game while Boston College is 49th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
- The Eagles rank 23rd in steals per game (9.1) while the Cavaliers rank 161st (5.8).
- Virginia ranks second in assists allowed per game (7.7) while Boston College ranks 126th (12.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cavaliers have scored an average of 60.2 points per game (8.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 51.2 points per game (7.8 above their season average).
- The Eagles have outscored opponents by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Boston College has been defeated by an average of 0.8 points.
