Boise State vs Boston College Prediction Basketball Picks 11/26/24

The Boise State Broncos and the Boston College Eagles meet Tuesday in college basketball action from John Gray Gymnasium. Here’s a Boise State vs Boston College prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Boise State vs Boston College pick. We will examine:

The Boise State Broncos’ recent form and player performance

The Boston College Eagles’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Boise State Broncos

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Boston College Eagles

Recent betting trends in games played between Boise State and Boston College

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Boise State vs Boston College game

Boise State Broncos Betting Preview

The Broncos have just one blemish on the card so far this year in a pretty good opening run. Boise State’s lone loss was to San Francisco 84-73. Otherwise, it’s been wins over Oakland, Corban, Clemson, Hampton, and South Dakota State.

In Monday’s South Dakota State matchup, the Broncos posted a 44-42 edge in the first half. Boise State was outscored 40-39 the rest of the way but held on for the win 83-82. Javan Buchanan topped the team with 28 points, and Alvaro Cardenas Torre added 16 points with seven assists.

Boston College Eagles Betting Preview

Over on the Boston College side, they beat the Citadel in their opener, then took a bad loss in game two versus VCU 80-55. Since then, however, the Eagles have taken out Temple, Loyola MD, Old Dominion, and Missouri State in succession.

On Monday versus Missouri State, Boston College gave up a three-point halftime lead and needed overtime to pull off a 76-74 victory. Leading the team in scoring were Donald Hand (eight rebounds) and Fred Payne (three rebounds), each with 18 points.

Why the Boston College Eagles will win

• Boston College has won each of its last four games.
• Boise State has lost each of its last three night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Boise State has lost the first half in five of its last six night games played at neutral venues.

Why the Boise State Broncos will win

• Boise State has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Boise State’s last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 152+ points.
• Four of Boston College’s last five night games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Boston College ranks T38th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.2).
• Boston College ranks T40th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.8).
• Boise State ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (100.1).
• Boise State ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (1.23).

Boise State vs Boston College Prediction

I may try Boise State here. You could probably make a good case either way, though. The Broncos had some issues putting away a pesky South Dakota State team in their Monday matchup but pulled it out in the end. Boise State managed 47.5 percent from the field, 41.4 percent from outside, and a nice 92.9 percent (13-of-14) from the line in the victory. The 36 rebounds and 20 team assists helped as well. The Broncos are scoring very well this season so far, with 83 or more points in five of six games (73 in the lone loss to San Francisco).

As for Boston College, they missed eight of their 18 free throws (55.6 percent) and had 13 turnovers versus Missouri State, which really mattered down the stretch. Fortunately, however, the Eagles hit 55.6 percent (10-of-18) from 3-point range as well, alongside 50 percent from the floor. Boston College is scoring great lately, so it’ll be interesting to see what they can do against a hot-shooting team like Boise State. Looks like we’ll have another shootout; it’ll be a great one to watch.