Louisville vs Boston College Prediction 2/5/25 College Basketball Picks
Boston College (10-11) vs Louisville (16-6)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Conte Forum)
Betting Odds: Boston College +13 -- Over/Under: 147 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ACC Network
In this article, we will formulate a Louisville vs Boston College Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 5th, at the Conte Forum. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Cardinals’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Eagles’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Louisville
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Boston College
-Recent betting trends in games played between Louisville and Boston College
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Cardinals and Eagles.
Louisville Looks to Bounce Back
Louisville had been playing well but they really struggled in the last game. Louisville faced off against Georgia Tech, and they scored 70 points, but the defense gave up 77 points, and that led to the seven-point defeat. At halftime, they were up 38-27, but in the second half, they really struggled, giving up 50 points, and that led to the defeat. Louisville shot 45.5 percent from the field and 36 percent from behind the three-point line. Terrence Edwards jr had a strong game putting up 22 points, three rebounds, and one assist.
Louisville sits with a 16-6 record overall and they have gone 13-9 against the spread. Louisville is averaging 78.6 points while their defense is giving up 69.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 81st in the league while the defense is ranked 120th. They are averaging 60.45 field goals attempted per game which is 96th in the league. Chucky Hepburn is having a huge season, and he’s averaging 15.1 points while shooting 41.9 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three-point line. Hepburn has been one of the best offseason additions for any team that is not talked about enough. This team needs to be watched out for during March Madness. Louisville will play against Miami and NC State following this one.
Why Louisville Will Beat Boston College
- Louisville has won 11 of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Boston College has lost each of its last four night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Boston College has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 games against Conference opponents.
Boston College Looks for Second Straight Win
Boston College faced off against Florida State in the last game and they scored 77 points and they ended up winning by a point. At halftime, they were down 41-36 but in the second half, they fought back and ended up coming away with the victory. Boston College shot only 36.4 percent from the field and 40.7 percent from behind the three-point line. Two games ago against North Carolina, Boston College was defeated 102-96.
Boston College comes into this game with a 10-11 record overall and they have gone 8-13 against the spread. Boston College is averaging 71 points while their defense is giving up 75.3 points per game. They are shooting 43.62 percent from the field, which is 45th in the league. Donald Hand Jr is averaging 15.5 points while shooting 39.6 percent from the field and 40.5 percent from behind the three-point line. If Boston College is going to want to find success in this game it's going to need to be the defense that steps up. If the defense struggles, this is going to be a long game. Boston College will meet Syracuse after this game.
Louisville vs Boston College Prediction
This is a great bounce-back spot for Louisville. Boston College’s defense has been a major issue this season and two games ago the defense gave up 102 points. Louisville’s offense is averaging 78.6 points per game, and they are going to have no issue with running up the score here. Louisville just has too many scoring options, even outside of Hepburn and that is going to be enough for the Cardinals to end up getting the job done. Boston College just isn’t going to score enough to make up for their lack of defense. Back Louisville against the spread.
Shane’s Pick Louisville -13
AUTHOR: Shane Mickle
