Citadel Bulldogs vs Boston College Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24
Planning on watching today’s Bulldogs and Eagles game? Catch the action at Silvio Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, MA, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ACC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 136.5 points, with Boston College being favored by -16.5 over Citadel.
CITADEL BULLDOGS VS BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Citadel Bulldogs +16.5
This game will be played at Silvio Conte Forum at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.
WHY BET THE CITADEL BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Eagles.
- Even though we have Boston College winning straight-up, we like Citadel at +16.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Bulldogs Grab a Win in Chestnut Hill?
Citadel Bulldogs Records
Last season, the Citadel Bulldogs finished with an 8-21 overall record, including a 3-16 mark in Southern Conference play. At home, they posted a 6-7 record, with an average scoring margin of +0.5 points per game. On the road, they went 2-14, losing by an average of 6.9 points per game.
Against the spread, Citadel was 12-17, with a 7-9 record in road games and a 5-8 mark at home. As the favorite, they went 6-1 straight-up and 5-2 ATS. As the underdog, they were 2-20 straight-up and 7-15 ATS. Their average over/under line was 140.4 points, and they had a 13-14-2 O/U record, with their games averaging 140.8 points per game.
Last season, the Bulldogs averaged 70.6 points per game, ranking 228th in possessions per game with 62.7. They shot 46% from the field, placing 131st, and had an effective field goal percentage of 51%, ranking 181st. Citadel made 6.2 three-pointers per game, shooting 32% from deep, which ranked 292nd nationally.
Keynan Davis is the team’s top returning scorer, averaging 5.8 points per game last season. He also contributed 1.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. Kam Roberts, who played in 25 games, averaged 2.2 points and 1.4 rebounds per game.
Last season, the Citadel Bulldogs allowed 71.5 points per game, ranking 154th in the nation. Opponents shot 32.6% from three-point range against them, placing the Bulldogs 243rd in that category. They were one of the best teams in the country at avoiding fouls, allowing just 12.0 free throws per game, which ranked 10th nationally.
In terms of creating turnovers, the Bulldogs averaged 5.6 steals per game, ranking 299th in the nation. They also struggled in blocked shots, averaging 2.6 per game, which was 303rd nationally.
Does Boston College Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Boston College Eagles Records
Boston College finished last season with a 19-15 overall record, going 10-13 in ACC play. At home, they posted a 12-7 mark, with an average scoring margin of +4.8 points per game. On the road, they went 7-8, with a -0.5 points per game margin.
The Eagles were 15-17 against the spread and had a 19-14-1 over/under record, with their games averaging 146.6 points. When favored, they went 13-3 straight-up and 9-7 ATS, and as underdogs, they were 6-12 straight-up and 6-10 ATS.
Last season, Boston College averaged 74.6 points per game, ranking 196th in possessions per game with 66.9. They shot 45% from the field, placing 123rd, and had an effective field goal percentage of 52%, ranking 117th. The Eagles made 8.3 three-pointers per game, shooting 36% from beyond the arc, which was 86th nationally. They struggled at the free-throw line, making just 11.5 per game, ranking 315th.
Boston College returns two key guards in Dion Brown and Roger McFarlane. Brown averaged 19 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game last season, while McFarlane contributed 14.8 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. Both players appeared in 32 games and will be crucial to the Eagles’ offensive success this season.
Boston College allowed 72.1 points per game last season, ranking 171st in the nation. Opponents shot 34.2% from three-point range against them, which was 354th in the country. The Eagles averaged 6 steals per game, ranking 250th, and 3.5 blocked shots per game, which was 152nd. They also allowed 16.8 free throws per game, ranking 99th in the nation.