VCU vs Boston College Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/8/24

In this article, we will formulate a Boston College vs VCU prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 8th at Alumni Hall in Annapolis, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup in the Veterans Classic.

Boston College Eagles Betting Preview

The Boston College Eagles are 1-0 this year after they defeated The Citadel by a score of 69-60 in their first game. Boston College led 37-28 at halftime, but they only scored 32 points in the second half and failed to cover. The Eagles shot 38.9% from the field, 27.8% on three-pointers, and 78.6% on free throws in the game. Boston College made 5 three-pointers and 22 free throws, recorded 10 assists, and won the rebounding battle by 11, but they did commit 14 turnovers in the win. Donald Hand Jr. led Boston College with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Chad Venning added 15 points and five rebounds in the game. Boston College will play against Temple following this game.

VCU Rams Betting Preview

The VCU Rams are 1-0 this season after they defeated Bellarmine by a score of 84-65 in their last game. VCU led 45-38 at halftime and they held Bellarmine to just 27 points in the second half for the 19-point win. The Rams shot 52.7% from the field, 51.7% on three-pointers, and 64.7% on free throws in the game. VCU made 15 three-pointers and 11 free throws, recorded 20 assists, and won the rebounding battle by three, but they did commit 16 turnovers in the win. Max Shulga led VCU with 19 points, five assists, and five rebounds, while Joe Bamisile added 18 points and three assists in the game. VCU will meet Merrimack, Loyola Maryland, Seton Hall, and Georgia Southern after this one.

Why VCU will cover

• VCU has won four of its last five games played at neutral venues.
• Boston College has lost the first half in three of its last four games against the Atlantic 10 Conference at neutral venues.

Why Boston College will cover

• Boston College has won 10 of its last 11 night games against non-conference opponents.
• VCU has lost four of its last five night games played at neutral venues.
• VCU has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Boston College vs VCU Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with a 1-0 record and this should be a very entertaining early-season game. Each of these teams opened the season with a very strong defensive performance, but I wasn’t impressed with Boston College. The Eagles only managed 69 points against a below-average team and couldn’t pull away in the second half. I think turnovers could be an issue for both teams once again in this matchup, but I like VCU here. The Rams did what they were supposed to do in their first game and I think their defense will give BC some issues. Take VCU here.