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Boston College vs Pittsburgh Prediction 3/8/25 College Basketball Picks
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Pittsburgh (16-14) vs Boston College (12-18)
March 8, 2025 at 06:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Pittsburgh -11.5 — Over/Under: 142.5
The Boston College Eagles and Pittsburgh Panthers meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Petersen Events Center. Here’s a Boston College vs Pittsburgh Prediction. This article will include a Boston College vs Pittsburgh Pick.
Boston College Eagles Betting Preview
The Boston College Eagles recently lost to Stanford, Cal, and Clemson. Boston College has lost 13 of its last 16 games.
The Boston College Eagles are averaging 70.5 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 75.2 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Donald Hand Jr. is averaging 15.9 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Chad Venning is averaging 12.5 points and 4.1 rebounds. Elijah Strong is grabbing 4.2 rebounds and Fred Payne is dishing 1.2 assists. The Boston College Eagles are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 72.4 percent from the free throw line. The Boston College Eagles are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game.
Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Panthers recently lost to Georgia Tech, Louisville, and NC State. It’s senior night for a Pitt rooster that has three seniors.
The Pittsburgh Panthers are averaging 76 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 71.5 points on 44 percent shooting. Jaland Lowe is averaging 16.8 points and 5.3 assists, while Ishmael Leggett is averaging 16.1 points and 5.8 rebounds. Cameron Cohen is the third double-digit scorer and Damian Dunn is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Pittsburgh Panthers are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free throw line. The Pittsburgh Panthers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Pittsburgh Panthers will win
- Boston College has lost nine of its last 10 night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Pittsburgh has won 15 of its last 17 night games at Petersen Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Pittsburgh has won the first half in three of its last four night games against Boston College.
Why the Boston College Eagles will win
- Pittsburgh has lost each of its last four games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Pittsburgh’s last six Saturday night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 143+ points.
- Seven of Boston College’s last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Pittsburgh ranks 32nd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (10.0).
- Pittsburgh ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (13.1%).
Boston College vs Pittsburgh Injury Report
Pittsburgh will continue to be without Damian Dunn. Roger McFarlane is questionable for Boston College with a hip injury.
Boston College vs Pittsburgh Prediction
Pitt is the more talented team and has seen 12 of its 16 wins come at home. Boston College has yet to win on the road. Mix those things tougher and you can see why Pitt is the big favorite. However, Pittsburgh has lost four straight games and that includes an ugly home loss to Georgia Tech. Pitt also lost at home to Virginia as a double-digit favorite about a month ago. I don’t want to back Boston College as much as the next guy, but double-digit chalk with Pitt just because doesn’t figure to be a wise solution. The best bet would be to avoid this game altogether but if forced to pick, I’m grabbing the points with BC as a fade of Pitt and this monster line.
